Residency

Malta — Residency: Work Visa

Malta's work visa requirements are governed by the Malta Employment and Training Corporation and the relevant EU and national laws. The process for obtaining a work visa can be complex and may change, but the core claim remains true.

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Key facts

  • A work visa in Malta is typically required for non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizens who wish to work in Malta.

Steps

  1. Step 1: Employer Application — The employer must submit an application for a work permit to the Malta Employment and Training Corporation, providing required documentation, including proof of the company's existence and the foreign worker's qualifications and experience.
  2. Step 2: Application for Work Visa — The employer must then submit the application for a work visa to the relevant Maltese authorities, along with the work permit and other required documents.

Costs

  • Work permit application fee: €150-300
  • Nomad Residence Permit application fee: €125

Timelines

  • Processing time for work permit: 4-6 weeks
  • Nomad Residence Permit application process: 3-4 weeks

Required documents

  • Employer's documentation (business registration, etc.)
  • Foreign worker's qualifications and experience
  • Work permit application form

Common mistakes

  • Failure to provide required documentation
  • Incorrect application submission

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