VISA/Residence Permit
Find information about VISA requirements and residence permits
Malta is a small island nation located in the Mediterranean, and it's become an increasingly popular destination for expats and international workers. With its beautiful landscapes, vibrant culture, and growing economy, Malta has a lot to offer those looking to work abroad. However, before you can start working in Malta, you'll need to obtain a work permit.
With its historical fortresses that speak to a succession of different colonial periods (form the Romans to the Moors to the Spanish to the British and more), it’s stunning beaches, it’s laid back Mediterranean lifestyle and it’s relatively low cost of living, it’s no wonder that the island of Malta is attracting large numbers of expats which have decided to call Malta home. There’s also great night life on the islands (Malta is an archipelago with three separate islands) as well as lots of diving and other water sports. However, before doing all this, one needs to look into the types of Residence Permits on the islands.
Just like in every country across the world, you need to find out whether a work permit is required in Malta. Some conditions may exempt you from a work permit which is based on your type of work and nationality.
Before you depart on your journey to Malta you should make sure that you have a valid visa. You can apply for a visa at the Maltese embassy located in your home country or in one of the EU Member States which Malta holds an embassy with. It is important to apply well in advance of travel, because the visa application may take 15 days or longer to complete.
The Area was established in 1995 and is named after the Schengen Visa Agreement. It stands for 26 distinct European states that have abrogated their internal borders with their neighbouring nations and those outside to ensure there is free and unobstructed movement of people, stuff, services and capital in togetherness with common rules for influencing outer borders and dealing with criminal activities through supporting one judicial system and working together with the police.
The following is a brief description of the different types of visas that are available to foreign citizens for the purposes of visiting the Republic of Malta.
