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16 steps in 4 sections, from pre-move paperwork to settling in.
1. Pre-move essentials
Health paperwork, airline confirmations, and ID microchips.
- Verify ISO-compliant microchip with your vet
- Confirm rabies vaccine within required timeframe
- Collect EU pet passport or health certificate
- Submit airline carrier forms and pay pet booking fees
2. Arrival admin
Register locally to access vet care and compliance services.
- Provide microchip and vaccine docs at customs
- Book a first visit with a Malta-licensed vet
- Update microchip registry with Malta address
- Activate or transfer pet insurance coverage
3. Settle into your new home
Secure pet-friendly housing and safety basics.
- Confirm rental agreement explicitly allows pets
- Pet-proof the home (balcony netting, plants, cords)
- Save emergency vet and taxi contacts in your phone
- Stock food, litter, and travel crates for two weeks
4. Explore & socialise
Keep tails wagging with green spaces and community.
- Visit a pet-friendly park or beach within the first week
- Book a spot training class or behaviour refresh
- Join a Malta pet parent group or WhatsApp chat
- Schedule a wellness follow-up after 30 days