Malta is quickly rising to the top of the global list of locations for work. Malta incentivises foreign investment and actively promotes international worker relocation. Besides its moderate environment and chill lifestyle, Malta has a strong economy with a population of highly qualified professionals, low cost of living, advantageous tax structures, and a high standard of living.
Malta work visa refers to all of the several kinds of work permits that the Maltese government issues, the details of the visas are given below;
A Malta single permit, also known as e-residence card is a work visa that enables the holder to live and work there for long term.
Malta recently introduced a new work permit for highly skilled workers called the Key Employee Initiative. This work visa is processed in five days, which are a fairly quick. It is valid for 1 year and can be renewed for a maximum of 3 years.
The EU blue card is issued to highly qualified individuals who will work in a qualified position, and earn at least 1.5 times the average annual salary in Malta. The Malta EU Blue Card is valid for a minimum of a year and can be renewed permanently if you continue to meet the job requirements.
Here is the list of documents that you need to submit when applying for a Malta work visa and work permit:
Step 1: Visit the Maltese Embassy or consulate in your home country
Step 2: Complete the visa application, upload the required documents and submit
Step 3: Meanwhile, your employer must apply for an employment license on your behalf
Step 4: You will receive a message or email once your employer and you have submitted all of the applications
Step 5: After your Malta work permit is approved, you will receive a residence card. Then you can enter and work legally in Malta
Visa Type |
Processing Time |
Single permit |
2 – 3 months |
EU blue card |
Within 80 days |
Key employee initiative |
5 days |
Visa Type |
Visa Cost |
Single permit |
€ 280.50 |
EU blue card |
€ 255 |
Key employee initiative |
€ 280.50 |
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