How can I get a work visa for Malta?

To get a Malta work visa, you must secure a job offer from a Malta-based employer and then apply for a work permit. You are required to submit documents such as a valid passport, proof of qualifications and skills, police clearance certificate, and medical insurance. Your Maltese employer will initiate the visa application process on your behalf.
 

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Who can apply for a Malta Work Visa?

The popular types of Maltese work visa and their eligibility criteria are given below.

Type	Eligibility Criteria
Single Permit	Foreign nationals with a valid job offer from Malta can apply for this work visa.
Malta EU Blue Card	Highly qualified international professionals with a salary of 1.5 times more than the average salary in Malta can apply.
Malta Key Employee Initiative	This visa is eligible for international individuals with managerial or highly technical posts and a salary of at least € 30,000.

 

Requirements for the Malta Work Visa

The documents mentioned below are required to apply for a Malta work visa. You must have.
 

• A valid passport
• Duly filled application form for Malta work visa
• Recent passport-sized photographs
• Valid work contract
• Updated CV
• An all-inclusive medical insurance
• Proof of Maltese accommodation
• Details of your travel itinerary
• Other documents (if necessary)
   

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Processing time for a Malta work visa

The processing time for a Malta work visa varies depending on the type of visa applied for. The table below provides detailed information.

Type	Processing Time
Single Permit	2 to 3 months
Malta EU Blue Card	90 days
Malta Key Employment Initiative	5 days

 

Steps to Apply for the Malta Work Visa

The step-by-step procedure to apply for the Malta work visa is given below.
 

Step 1: Secure a job in Malta.

Step 2: Evaluate if you are eligible for a work visa in Malta.

Step 3: Prepare the documents required for the work visa application.

Step 4: Have your Maltese-employer submit the completed form for the work visa.

Step 5: Obtain your visa and fly to Malta for work.
 

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