Useful information
Utilities
There are two utility providers in Malta: EneMalta which supplies electricity and bottled gas and the Water Services Corporation which supplies all Malta’s water (which is drinkable) and disposes of its waste water. Malta has no natural gas network.
Electricity – 240 volts AC, 50 Hz
Plug type – 3 pin flat fused British plug
Driving in Malta
EU nationals aged 18 and over are allowed to drive on their existing liciences or exchange them for a Maltese one after having lived on the Island for 6 months.
Unlike Europe, driving is on the left and there are more roundabouts as opposed to traffic lights. Further information is obtainable at : www.maltatransport.com
Time
Malta is on Central European Time- CET
Currency
Malta adopted the Euro as of 1st January 2008.
Pets
Malta is now a member of the Travel Pet Scheme which allows pets from any countries covered by the scheme to enter Malta without quarantine provided they meet specified anti-rabies, blood-sampling and anti-worm/anti-tick hygiene requirements. The pet must be micro-chipped, vaccinated against rabies and blood-tested, and can be brought into Malta only after 6 months have elapsed after a satisfactory blood-test.
Measurement
Malta utilises the metric system for measurements, volumes and areas
