TCN Budget 2027 Cost Calculator
Estimate what you will pay in 2027, and how much more than 2026, as a non-EU worker in Malta: new permit fees, the €400 infrastructure contribution, the €83/month driving licence fee and the loss of free transport and childcare.
Around €33/month has been reported for regular commuters.
Children already enrolled keep free childcare.
in 2027 (≈ €78.83/month)
€796 more than in 2026
€150 per renewal (unchanged) · usually paid by the employer
€400 per person per year, on new applications and renewals (under-18s exempt)
Free Tallinja travel limited to Maltese, EU citizens and long-term residents
Based on the Budget 2027 speech of 26 October 2026. The legal notices that implement these measures had not been published yet, so amounts, exemptions and how the €83 licence fee is collected may still change.
Important Notes
- Measures apply from 1 January 2027 to third-country nationals without long-term residence
- The single permit renewal fee stays at €150; the €400 contribution comes on top, every year
- Foreign licences can be used for 12 months from arrival; the period no longer restarts when you leave and return
- Under-18s are exempt from the infrastructure contribution