Malta & Germany Work Visa: 15-Hour Job Eligibility

If you are currently living in Malta and have received a 15-hour-per-week job offer from Germany, that offer is generally not sufficient to qualify for a German work visa on its own.

Here’s why:

Minimum employment requirement – German work visas are typically issued for full-time employment, usually at least 35–40 hours per week. A 15-hour job is considered part-time and may not meet the visa or residence permit eligibility criteria.

Income threshold – Your income from 15 hours per week would likely fall below the minimum required to support yourself in Germany, which is a key visa condition. The German authorities require proof that you can sustain your living expenses without relying on public funds.

Visa type –

If this job is remote or freelance, you might explore a freelancer visa or digital nomad options, but these also require higher income and business justification.

If you’re already an EU Blue Card holder in Malta, you could transfer to Germany under certain conditions—but again, only with full-time, skilled employment.

What you can do:

Ask your German employer if they can increase your working hours or offer full-time employment.

Alternatively, you could work remotely from Malta if your visa and tax status there allow it.