Malta study route
1 current source-backed study 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 2026-08-28
Current route records
| Route | Conditions | Effective or checked | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Study residence permit | A third-country national admitted to an approved Maltese full-time study programme may qualify for a study residence permit; the permit is tied to the programme and may allow limited work under the applicable conditions. | 2026-07-13 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Study residence permit | The exact destination-specific EU Immigration Portal page states route conditions including: applicable and provided that such student is in possession of an employment licence issued by Jobsplus. Students who are taking a course exceeding 90 days of MQRIC levels 1 to 4, may work for a maximum of 20 hours of week, provided that such student is in possession of: an Employment Licence issued in terms of article 11(3) of the Immigration Act and a Type D Visa. Access to employment may only be given after 12 weeks of studies and applications are subject to labour market tests. Employment after studies If you wish to work after you have completed your studies, you must obtain an employment licence and meet the necessary conditions. You may apply for a residence permit of a validity period of a minimum of 9 months to seek employment or set up a business. Change of status If you fulfil the necessary requirements you are allowed to change status with no restrictions. Mobility Mobility If you hold a valid authorisation issued by another Member State for the purpose of studies in the framework of a Union or multilateral programme that comprises mobility measures or in the framework of an agreement between two or m | Official source |
| Study residence permit | The exact destination-specific EU Immigration Portal page states: ct to appeal. Further information Identity Malta Agency can refuse to issue or withdraw a residence permit or visa, e.g. in the cases of fraud or failure to meet the requirements. Rights Employment during studies Outside his or her study time, a student following a course leading to higher academic qualifications, MQRIC level 5 and higher, according to the National Further and Higher Educational Authority, is entitled to be employed and may be entitled to exercise self-employed economic activity for a maximum period of 20 hours per week, subject to the rules and conditions applicable and provided that such student is in possession of an employment licence issued by Jobsplus. Students who are taking a course exceeding 90 days of MQRIC levels 1 to 4, may work for a maximum of 20 hours of week, provided that such student is in possession of: an Employment Licence issued in terms of article 11(3) of the Immigration Act and a Type D Visa. Access to employment may only be given after 12 weeks of studies and applications are subject to labour market tests. Employment after studies If you wish to work after you h | Official source |
Official sources
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