Valletta - Post Report Question and Answers
Is this a good city for LGBT expatriates? Why or why not?
Oh, yes! While there is still room for improvement, there are active LGBTQI+ organizations and tons of local support for the community. LGBTQI+ people can be open about their relationships and it can be easy to find other people from the community. LGBTQI+ rights are protected at the constitutional level in Malta - same-sex marriage is legal, they've banned conversion therapy, and they've enacted a liberal gender recognition law. There still remain some who are resistant to LGBTQI+ rights, but the Maltese are overwhelmingly welcoming and tolerant. - May 2023
More accepting than most of Europe but still a bit of the Catholic conservative mindset, especially among the elderly. I think there is a thriving LG community. - Oct 2018
I can't comment specifically, but I think it would be fine. There are LGBT activities and groups, although the Maltese are not accepting of that culture. But it exists. - Sep 2016
The island and communities are small, but there are an abundance of gays/lesbians. It is a Catholic country, but still see many gays/lesbians. - Jan 2014
Medium. - Feb 2010
Relatively conservative island and culture but there are open gay clubs and couples. - Feb 2010
Several gay expats live here and have had generally favorable experiences. Most people are tolerant. - Jul 2009
