Malta highly skilled route
1 current source-backed highly skilled pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.
This page contains 1 current route for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.
Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-08-07
Current route records
| Route | Conditions | Effective or checked | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highly-qualified worker in Malta | Structured main conditions are not available in the current source extract. | 2026-08-04 | Official source |
Can you work on this route?
Route-specific work rights and conditions stay separate from shortage-list status and individual eligibility.
| Route | Published work answer | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Highly-qualified worker in Malta | The exact destination-specific EU Immigration Portal page states route conditions including: ly-qualified worker in Malta Highly-qualified worker in Malta Are you a non-EU citizen wishing to work as a highly-skilled employee in Malta? You can find information below on the conditions to fulfil and procedures to follow, as well as the rights you can enjoy during your stay. 1 April 2025 Page contents Page contents Conditions You may be granted a Residence Permit as a highly qualified worker under the Key Employee Initiative (KEI), which provides a fast-tracked service to highly specialised third-country nationals. The scheme is applicable to managerial or highly technical posts which require relevant qualifications or adequate experience related to the job being offered. Applicants must provide all relevant information to the Expatriates Unit within Identita’, and confirm that the following eligibility conditions will be met: Annual gross salary of at least €30,000 per annum. Certified copies of the relevant qualifications, warrants or the necessary work experience. Declaration by the employer stating that the applicant has the necessary credentials to perform the duties being assigned. The KEI is also exte | Official source |
| Highly-qualified worker in Malta | The exact destination-specific EU Immigration Portal page states: About us Job opportunities Contact us Discover more HOME … Policies Migration and asylum EU Immigration Portal Highly-qualified worker in Malta Highly-qualified worker in Malta Are you a non-EU citizen wishing to work as a highly-skilled employee in Malta? You can find information below on the conditions to fulfil and procedures to follow, as well as the rights you can enjoy during your stay. 1 April 2025 Page contents Page contents Conditions You may be granted a Residence Permit as a highly qualified worker under the Key Employee Initiative (KEI), which provides a fast-tracked service to highly specialised third-country nationals. The scheme is applicable to managerial or highly technical posts which require relevant qualifications or adequate experience related to the job being offered. Applicants must provide all relevant information to the Expatriates Unit within Identita’, and confirm that the following eligibility conditions will be met: Annual gross salary of at least €30,000 per annum. Certified copies of the relevant qualifications, warrants or the necessary work experience. Declaration by the employ | Official source |
Official sources
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