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Malta work route

1 current source-backed work pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.

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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

RouteConditionsEffective or checkedOfficial source
Employed worker in MaltaStructured main conditions are not available in the current source extract.2026-08-04Official source

Can you work on this route?

Route-specific work rights and conditions stay separate from shortage-list status and individual eligibility.

RoutePublished work answerOfficial source
Employed worker in MaltaThe exact destination-specific EU Immigration Portal page states route conditions including: Immigration Portal Employed worker in Malta Employed worker in Malta Are you a non-EU citizen wishing to work as an employed worker 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 To work as an employed worker in Malta, you must obtain an Employment Licence. If such employment is for a period of more than six months such authorisation is by means of a residence permit which will reflect the right to reside in Malta for the purpose of work. The application will be by means of a single process. The permit issued in this regard is referred to as a “single permit”. Single Permit does not allow the holder: to perform paid work by third parties other than that identified by the employer in the permit, and to perform unauthorised work and not related to the specific employment activity indicated in their application. On the other hand, if such employment is for a period of less than six months you would require first to apply for an Employment licence and you would beOfficial source
Employed worker in MaltaThe exact destination-specific EU Immigration Portal page states: n & Home affairs About us Job opportunities Contact us Discover more HOME … Policies Migration and asylum EU Immigration Portal Employed worker in Malta Employed worker in Malta Are you a non-EU citizen wishing to work as an employed worker 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 To work as an employed worker in Malta, you must obtain an Employment Licence. If such employment is for a period of more than six months such authorisation is by means of a residence permit which will reflect the right to reside in Malta for the purpose of work. The application will be by means of a single process. The permit issued in this regard is referred to as a “single permit”. Single Permit does not allow the holder: to perform paid work by third parties other than that identified by the employer in the permit, and to perform unauthorised work and not related to the specific employment activity indicated in their application. On the other hand, if such employment is foOfficial source

Official sources

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  1. Employed worker in MaltaEuropean Commission — Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs · Checked 2026-08-07