Malta Work Permits - Malta Employment Licences, by Legal-Malta.com

LAW FIRMS DIRECTORY

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WORK PERMITS
(EMPLOYMENT LICENCES)

Government Policy

All foreign nationals require a work permit to work in Malta. In respect of foreigners, the Government maintains a very restrictive policy and employment licences are granted only in exceptional circumstances.

Such work permits are issued to employers wishing to engage foreigners for a determined period and for a specific purpose, ONLY after it has been ascertained that every effort has been made to engage a suitable Maltese citizen.

Conditions for the Issue of a Licence

1. The applicant must be in possession of a job offer from an employer in Malta.

2. The applicant must possess a specialist skill or qualification which is lacking in Malta.

3. A significant demand must exist in a particular sector e.g. construction workers, qualified nurses, tourist guides with particular language skills...

Upon the request of a potential employer and on satisfying the above criteria, an employment licence will be issued by the Director of Labour.

Validity & Renewal

Employment licences are normally issued valid for one year. Licenses valid for up to three years may also be applied for at the express request of the employer and provided sufficient justification is given. Licences may be renewed thereafter where a request to that effect is justified.

Residence Permit

A residence permit is automatically granted with the approval of a work permit for the applicant and his/her spouse. However, this does not entitle the spouse to work or automatically qualify for an employment licence unless demand for work is felt in the respective field.

Indefinite licences

Where a foreign national is an investor in the manufacturing or financial services sector and holds substantial shareholding (40%) in the enterprise, the relative licence may be issued indefinitely.

IMPORTANT: Non-residents who have no job offer from an employer in Malta must FIRST find a job. Only then will our immigration consultants be able to assist with the application process for the issue of a work permit.

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Malta immigration law firm Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates

Immigration consultants and tax lawyers specialising in International Tax & Legal Advice, International Company Formation, Trusts, Financial Services, Maltese permanent residence and work permits.

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Tax consultants and accountants providing personal taxation, company accounting and taxation, Value Added Tax consultancy and back office services.

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