Malta Work Visa: How to Apply and Eligibility Details

"Yes ✅ — you can get a work visa in Malta, but it’s officially known as the Single Permit, which combines both the work permit and residence permit into one document.

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1. What is the Malta Work Visa?

The Malta work visa is a long-stay visa (D-type) that allows you to:

Live and work legally in Malta, and

Stay for more than 90 days.

To get it, you must first obtain a Single Permit from Identity Malta — this is your work and residence authorization.

2. Who Can Apply

You can apply if you:

Have a confirmed job offer from a Maltese employer.

Meet the skills and qualification requirements for the role.

Pass a medical test and police clearance check.

3. Application Process (Simplified)

Step 1: Get a job offer from a Malta employer.

Step 2: Employer applies for your Single Work Permit at Identity Malta.

Step 3: Once approved, you apply for a Malta D Visa at the nearest embassy or VFS.

Step 4: Travel to Malta and start work.

Step 5: Apply for your eResidence card once you arrive.

4. Validity and Renewal

The Malta work visa and single permit are usually valid for one year.

You can renew them yearly if your job continues.

5. Rights and Restrictions

✅ You can:

Live and work in Malta legally.

Travel freely within the Schengen Area for short visits (up to 90 days).

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Work in another EU or Schengen country with a Malta visa.

Change employers without notifying Identity Malta.

In short:

Yes, Malta issues work visas (via the Single Permit system) to non-EU nationals who have a valid job offer. Once approved, you’ll receive a D-type visa to enter Malta and then get your residence card to live and work there."