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Malta Work Permit Visa

Malta Work Permit Visa


Malta Work Permit Visa are are employer-specific (although there can be exceptions), occupation-specific, and location-specific, and are normally valid for one year. Depending on the purpose of your travel to Malta, there are different types of visas that will apply to the occasion. Whether you are planning to go on a visit, study, or work and reside there permanently, you will have to apply for a different Malta Schengen Visa, accordingly.

The island nation of Malta is a popular destination for expatriates as well as international businesses. If your company is planning to expand operations to Malta, you’ll probably want to relocate a talented group of existing employees and hire some new team members abroad. While working in Malta certainly comes with its advantages, you’ll need to ensure that any foreign employees you hire have the appropriate visas and permits to do so legally.

 


Malta Work Permit Visa Processing Time

Foreign nationals who plan to travel to Malta should contact the Maltese embassy or consulate in their country of residence for a complete, up-to-date list of all of the visa requirements. After doing so, they should complete the visa application and submit it and the supporting documents to the consular officials.

It is the employer’s responsibility to apply for an employment license on behalf of any foreign workers, so they should begin this process in the meantime. The employer should submit the relevant documents to the Employment and Training Corporation in Malta and pay any applicable fees.

Upon approval of both applications, the employee may travel to Malta and begin working.

Benefits of Malta Work Permit 

  • Minimum wages.
  • Paid vacations.
  • Working hours.
  • Termination, notice periods, and severance.
  • Sick leave.
  • Maternity allowances and benefits.

Documents required for a Malta Work Permit Visa

  • A duly completed visa application form
  • A cover letter stating the purpose of the applicant’s trip to Malta
  • A valid passport with at least two blank pages
  • Two passport photos
  • Proof that the applicant has travel medical insurance coverage for the entire Schengen area
  • An employment contract with a company based in Malta
  • Proof of accommodations for the duration of the applicant’s time in Malta
  • Evidence of sufficient financial means to cover the entire period of the applicant’s stay
Foreign nationals will also need an employment license to work in Malta. The requirements for a Maltese employment license include:
  • A completed application form
  • A copy of the applicant’s CV
  • A copy of the applicant’s visa if they are already in Malta
  • A cover letter from the applicant’s employer
  • One passport photo
  • References and testimonials of the applicant’s qualifications
  • A medical certificate of health
  • A vacancy report demonstrating that the company searched for qualified Maltese nationals to fill the position