WHAT IS A MALTA WORK VISA?
Malta is a small but incredibly dynamic and contemporary nation. In order to experience all Malta has to offer while working there, you must understand how to apply for a Maltese work visa and what requirements you must fulfil.
IS A VISA REQUIRED TO WORK IN MALTA?
Anyone who wishes to work in Malta who is not a citizen of the EU, EEA, or Switzerland must first obtain a visa. Even if you want to work for fewer than 90 days, you still need a visa.
Citizens of the EU, EEA, and Switzerland can live and work in Malta without a work permit in the interim. They must register with the Department for Citizenship and Expatriate Affairs within three months of arriving.
DO CITIZENS OF INDIA REQUIRE AN ALBANIAN VISA?
Before travelling to Albania, citizens of India must submit an application for a visa to Albania and have all necessary travel documentation.
TYPES OF MALTA WORK PERMITS
The types of Malta work permits are as follows:
- Single Permit
- Key employment initiative.
- EU Blue Card
- Employment licence through JobsPlus
All work permits issued by the Maltese government are collectively referred to as the “Malta work visa.”
Single Permit
A Malta work visa that enables long-term residence and employment in Malta is known as a Malta single permit. You require a work offer from a Maltese employer in order to submit an application for a single permit. A single permit application must be submitted in Malta. Your company submits the application on your behalf if you are still travelling abroad. Processing a single permit takes two to three months.
Key Employee Initiative
Malta has introduced a new work permit for highly trained workers called the Key Employee Initiative. This work visa is issued quite quickly—it takes five days to process it. However, you must ensure that you meet the following eligibility requirements in order to be eligible for the Key Employment Initiative:
- Work experience and relevant skills required for the position.
- A salary of at least €30,000 each year.
- Obtain copies of your last three years’ worth of job history.
Obtaining a work permit through JobsPlus
The government agency in charge of issuing employment licences, which typically have a one-year expiration period from the date of issuance, is called Jobsplus. The potential employer is required to file applications for employment licences, which are subject to labour market analysis.
How to Apply for Malta Work Visa
When applying for a work visa in Malta, adhere to following steps:
- Collect The required documents
- Enter Malta and submit the application
- Apply for employment license
- Receive the work permit and begin working.
Step 1: Collect the Documents Required for a Malta Work Visa.
You need the above listed paperwork in order to apply for a work visa for Malta.
Step 2. Enter Malta and Submit the Visa Application
The application for a Malta work visa (also known as a single permit) must be submitted from within Malta. Here is how it works:
- Visit the Malta embassy in your nation to submit an application for a national visa for employment.
- Take a hold of the Interim Receipt card. The Interim Receipt Card, which is issued by the Malta embassy, enables you to go to Malta in order to submit an application for a single permit.
- Apply for a Single Permit. You must visit the Identity Malta Agency in person to submit the application form and the necessary documentation after entering Malta. You must pay the application cost of €280.50 when you submit the application form. You will be given a Single Permit and be able to begin working in Malta if you get a good response.
*If you don’t need a visa, Malta will provide you a temporary entry permit that will let you enter and remain there while you wait for a decision on your application.
Step 3: Your Employer Submits an Employment License Application
Through the Job Plus website, your employer must submit an application for a work permit (often referred to as an employment licence) on your behalf (a government representative). The typical length of your job licence is one year.
Your business must demonstrate that they publicly advertised the post and that no Maltese citizen could have filled it before they may grant you an employment licence.
Step 4. Receive the Work Permit and Begin Working
You’ll get a reply via text message or email after you and your employer have filed all necessary applications. Identity Malta will issue you the residence card once your work permit for Malta is accepted. Once you have the card, you are able to work and live legally in Malta.
Reminder: You shouldn’t leave Malta after submitting your application until you’ve heard the outcome. You are not permitted to enter Malta again with the temporary receipt.
Processing Time for a Malta Work Visa
A Malta work visa takes 5 to 15 working days to process. The processing period begins the day your documents are delivered to the consulate or embassy. A text message or email in response to your visa application will be sent to you.
Malta Work Visa Fees
The fees for Malta work visas are as follows:
Duration of a Malta Work Visa
For Malta, the work visa is valid for a year. You will be able to work and stay in Malta at this time. If you continue to work in Malta after a year, you can extend your work visa there.
Extension for Malta Work Visa
After a year, you must apply for a renewal if you want to prolong your work visa. You must submit a request for renewal along with the necessary documentation demonstrating that you have paid your taxes for the duration of your stay in Malta.
Note: You cannot request an extension if, by chance, your employment circumstances change and you stop working.
Members of the Main Applicant’s Family
Foreign residents who have resided in Malta for a year are eligible to bring family members with them. Families are characterised as:
- A partner who is officially your spouse and is at least twenty-one years old.
- Biological or adoptive small children of you and your spouse.
- Minor unmarried children of your spouse (including adopted children).
Malta Seasonal Work Visa
The seasonal work visa is a particular kind of visa that enables you to work and vacation in Malta. An application for a seasonal work visa can only be made by Australian and New Zealanders. You must be between the ages of 18 and 30 to apply for this visa. With this visa, you are able to stay in Malta for a full year. You will be permitted to travel to other Schengen nations twice a year for a total of 90 days with this kind of visa.
You are not permitted to bring family members to Malta while you have a seasonal employment visa.
