AE regularly assists employers who wish to engage non-EU nationals as staff members. Our team can advise clients on the optimal way to navigate the process. There are several routes into obtaining a work permit, each designed for different circumstances.
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How does it work?
Malta offers three main work permit options for non-EU nationals:
Key Employee Initiative (KEI): For highly specialised roles, with a minimum annual salary of €45,000 and fast-track processing.
Specialist Employee Initiative (SEI): For professionals with specific qualifications and experience, requiring a minimum salary of €30,000 and processed in about 30 working days.
Single Permit: For standard employment, requiring proof that no suitable local candidates are available. Vacancies must be advertised for two weeks for KEI, SEI and Blue Card roles, and three weeks for all other roles. These postings must also appear on Jobsplus and the EURES portal within two months before applying.
Working in Malta provides benefits like 24 days of paid leave, flexible hours, access to a nationwide 5G network and visa-free travel throughout the Schengen Area. Malta also offers government incentives for entrepreneurs and excellent healthcare for expatriates and their families.
How AE can help?
Our expert team guides prospective employers through the requirements and obligations of the different work permit options. We assist in structuring employment contracts to meet criteria, prepare applications in line with the latest regulations, and support work permit holders with renewals or extensions. With our expertise in Malta’s labour migration policy and application procedures, AE provides reliable assistance to individuals and businesses navigating these opportunities.
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