Malta: Work Visas

Intra-corporate transfers in Malta enable global organizations to manage cross-border workforce mobility through the ICT permit system, administered under EU Directive 2014/66/EU.

Malta has introduced a mandatory integration course for third-country nationals working in the country, covering Maltese culture, language, and civic participation.

Malta's citizenship framework has undergone a fundamental transformation in 2025, replacing its investment-based system with a merit-driven model that prioritizes genuine contribution to the nation's economic, social, and cultural development. This new approach evaluates each application individually based on the applicant's real ties to Malta and the substantive value they bring to the country, marking a shift from standardized procedures to personalized assessment of contributive belonging.

The EU Blue Card allows highly qualified non-EU nationals to live and work in EU Member States under favourable conditions.

Malta's Permanent Residence Programme Regulations have just been significantly revised by the Government of Malta, increasing Malta's attractiveness as a jurisdiction for those seeking a safe, stable, and resilient jurisdiction to call their second home in Europe or a Plan B to mitigate and cater to increasing international geopolitical risks.

The Maltese Government launched a new Labour Migration Policy with the first measures taking effect on the 1st August 2025.

In recent years, Malta has become an increasingly popular destination for startups, particularly in tech, fintech, blockchain, gaming, and iGaming sectors.

Entry bans into the Schengen Area, can have significant consequences for travellers and immigrants.

Work permits for third country nationals (non-EU/EEA citizens) in Malta are regulated through a system called the Single Permit procedure managed by Identità.