Work Permit in Malta

A person wishing to get a work permit in Malta must satisfy certain requirements. They have to be sponsored by an employer who is based in Malta, as this is the one offering the employment. The job has to be one that cannot be filled by any other citizen from the EU/EEA/Swiss national and hence only granted in the real need for foreign labour.

In addition, the applicant has to meet certain health and character requirements. The criminal record has to be clean, and medical examinations may be required depending on the nature of employment. Applicants have also to prove that they have qualifications and experience for the job offered.

Employers are required to demonstrate that they have made genuine efforts to recruit locally by advertising the job position to EU nationals before considering a non-EU

candidate. Only if there are no suitable EU/EEA/Swiss applicants can the employer hire a non-EU national.

The application process starts once a foreign national has secured a job offer from a Maltese employer. The employer initiates the process by submitting an application to the Employment and Training Corporation for a work permit. It checks the application to ensure that the job vacancy cannot be filled by a local or EU national.

The application is then passed to the Immigration Office by the ETC after approval. Additional documents or an interview might be required for the applicant as determined by the nature of the work being applied for.

To apply for a work permit in Malta, applicants must provide the following documents, among others:

• Valid Passport
• The passport should not have less than six months of validity.
• Job Offer letter
• The letter should come from a Maltese employer.
• Qualifications and relevant work experience proof
• Health and medical insurance coverage
• Proof of sufficient financial means to support oneself (if applicable)
• Police clearance certificate from the applicant home country to confirm a clean criminal record
• Any other documents requested by the Employment and Training Corporation or the Immigration Office.

Work permit types may require different documentation, so applicants should check the specific requirements for their category of application.

The processing time can take a few weeks or even a couple of months before the work permit is finalized, depending on the complexity and type of permit applied. Generally, applicants can have a response within 6-8 weeks from application submission.

Fees are also determined by the kind of work permit to be applied for but usually involve an application fee, a biometric fee, and other costs for verifying documents. A single permit fee can cost between €25 and €300, depending on the nature of the job and the requirements for a specialized permit like the Key Employee Initiative.

Employers may also be charged a levy for each foreign worker they employ, which funds Malta labour market programs.

Verification of a work permit is the most important thing, as the person should be allowed to work in Malta according to law. Without verification, fraud may occur between both parties- the employer and the employee. Work permit fraud has severe legal repercussions such as deportation, fines, or even loss of employment. This also ensures that employers will not be punished for immigration and labour violations.

Our work permit verification service offers a reliable method of verifying whether a work permit is valid or not before beginning employment. This helps individuals and employers avoid risks that may occur due to fraudulent permits. This would ensure that the hiring process does not breach the laws of immigration in Malta. Here is how it works:

• Document Submission: The applicant submits the work permit and any supporting documents to our secure platform.
• Authenticity Check: We verify the authenticity of the permit through official channels and partnerships with government bodies. This means checking the permit against official Maltese immigration databases to confirm its validity.
• Outcome: Within 3-5 business days, you will obtain a report that either confirms that the work permit is legitimate or reveals discrepancies during the verification process.

Working Time: Standard verification takes place within 3-5 business days. Expedited services are also available for emergency processing.

Success Rate: The service has a success rate with hundreds of clients verified monthly. Our service helps people identify fake work permits and avoid falling into fraudulent offers.

Confidentiality: All personal and sensitive information is processed securely, and data protection is our top priority to ensure confidentiality.