Malta Work Visa: Travel from India with Dubai Permit

"Yes, it is possible to travel to Malta from India if you have a valid Malta work visa (Single Permit) issued while you were in Dubai, provided that:

The visa or residence permit was issued by Maltese authorities, not just applied for in Dubai.

You have a valid passport, Malta work visa sticker, and all supporting documents (employment contract, approval letter, etc.).

You depart from India with this valid Malta visa — the country of departure (India or UAE) doesn’t matter as long as your Malta visa is genuine and active.

However, if the visa was sponsored by a Dubai employer (UAE work visa), it cannot be used to enter or work in Malta. Each country issues its own work visa."