Work in Malta

Malta is popular in the world for its high employment rate. Many industries in Malta offer lucrative career opportunities for skilled job seekers. To work in Malta, you must apply for a work permit. 

People who want to work in Malta must obtain a work permit from a potential employer who abides by the employment laws stipulated by the country. No EU and EEA job seekers must obtain their Visa before entering Malta and seek a Work Permit. 

The employment license is applied for by the employer and not the job seeker. 

Here are Work permit rules for Malta for non-EU citizens

The work permit to the non-EU professionals is issued for only a single permit application processed by the potential employer. The following document checklist needs to be considered for the single permit. 

· Copy of a valid employment contract

· Private medical insurance policy that provides coverage for 12 months

· Covering letter from the prospective employer

· Position description signed by the employer

· A signed CV showing work experience of at least three years

A single permit is also known by the name e-residence card and grants people the right to stay in Malta and earn a livelihood. But above all, you need to have a valid visa to reside in Malta. 

The single permit application is usually processed in three months, or even lesser than that. The residence card is linked to the employer whose work contract is included in the application. The residence card becomes invalid when you switch the employer. 

The employer has to apply on behalf of his employee. If the application is moved forward, the employer is issued an authorization letter to facilitate the employee move to Malta, live, and work there. Once this is done, the employee can apply for a Visa. 

A work permit can be renewed after a year. The documents that are needed for renewal are:

1. Income tax contributions and
2. National insurance contributions 

What is the Key Employment Initiative (KEI)?

The Government of Malta has launched a new scheme called the Key Employment Initiative (KEI). Under this scheme, the work permit is placed on the fast track to see the Non-EU workforce come and start working in Malta sooner. 

The KEI helps process the application in as few as five days after applying. This scheme is for highly skilled people who stand eligible for high-profile technical and managerial positions. 

The eligibility requirements for KEI are as follows:

1. The employees must have a salary of 30,000 pounds per annum
2. .Academic and work experience credentials, Experience should cover the last three years
3. Declaration of the candidate saying that they have the necessary skills 

The KEI Scheme is also for entrepreneurs who want to begin start-up projects in Malta. Initially, the Work Permit is issued for three years, which can be renewed for three more years.  

EU Blue card

Also, individuals with having EU Blue Card can apply for a work permit which is valid for one year, and of course, can be renewed later. EU Blue Cardholders will be given special consideration provided they prove their educational credentials and experience. Their income potential must be 1.5 times more than the norm in Malta. 

Innovation and Creativity Employment Option in Malta

This is yet another option to get a work permit to Malta. To qualify for this, you need to have an annual income of 52,000 Euros. It goes unsaid that the aspirants should have suitable academic credentials backed with the latest work experience of three years. 

The other conditions include:

• Must not be domiciled in Malta
• Do not draw taxable employment income from work performed in Malta or any time spent outside Malta in conjunction with such work or tasks.
• Under Maltese law, you are protected as an employee.
• Demonstrate that they have professional qualifications to the satisfaction of the competent authority
• Must have consistent and reliable resources that are sufficient to support themselves and their family (without recourse to the social assistance system in Malta)
• Reside in housing considered regular for a comparable family in Malta and comply with Malta’s general health and safety regulations.
• Must have a valid travel document
• Must have health insurance

Get an Employment license through JobsPlus

JobsPlus is the government body responsible for issuing employment licenses usually valid for one year from the issue date. Applications for employment licenses must be submitted by the potential employer and are subject to considerations of the labor market.

Here is in a nutshell the multiple ways to get a work permit for Malta:

To explore possible opportunities in Malta, visit VisaMint Overseas Services and talk to our Malta Work Permit experts. Our professionals will help you create a strong and effective presentation of your case to the potential employer. It would help if you walked into any of our branches to learn more about the work permit to Malta.