Work Permit Guide

🇲🇹 Malta – Work Permit Visa Guide

With iGaming, finance, and hospitality growth, Malta hires globally. Learn the combined work-residence approach and required documents.

Routes

  • Single Permit: Combined work & residence authorization.
  • Key Employee/Highly-Skilled: Fast-track for senior roles.
  • Seasonal: Hospitality/tourism peaks.

Eligibility

  • Offer letter & qualifications matching the role.
  • Health insurance, clean record, accommodation plan.
  • Employer compliance and fees paid.
4–8+ weeksVaries by route
Fast trackFor high-skill roles

Steps

Employer initiates single permit process.
Provide docs: passport, contract, CV, qualifications, insurance.
Entry visa if needed; collect residence card in Malta.

Why Malta

English widely used, Mediterranean lifestyle, strong finance/iGaming hubs.

Tip

Have rental proof ready—address registration is part of issuance.

Begin Process Official Portal
Malta single permit, Malta key employee initiative