Malta•EuropeEU Blue Card
At a Glance
Processing Time
0-90 days
Application Fee
150 EUR
Stay Duration
2 years
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Specialized residence permit for highly qualified non-EU professionals. Offers favorable conditions for skilled workers and pathway to EU-wide mobility.
The EU Blue Card facilitates mobility and employment of highly qualified non-EU professionals in Malta and across the EU. After 12 months in Malta, cardholders can relocate to other EU member states under simplified procedures. This visa offers a fast-track to permanent residency and supports cross-border mobility within the EU.
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Requirements
Personal
Education
Bachelor or higher
Professional
Experience
5+ years
Excluded Nationalities
Citizens of the following countries are not eligible: AT, BE, BG, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GR, HR, HU, IE, IT, LT, LU, LV, MT, NL, PL, PT, RO, SE, SI, SK, IS, LI, NO, CH
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Valid for entire duration of stay
University degree
Bachelor's degree or equivalent (ISCED 5a or above)
Employment contract
Minimum 6 months, salary at least 1.5x national average gross salary
Passport photographs
Biometric format
Travel medical insurance
Valid health insurance
Health insurance for family members
If applicable
OptionalSponsor Documents
Company registration
Proof of employer registration
Salary verification
Proof of salary meeting Blue Card threshold
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Advantages
- EU-wide mobility after 12 months
- Fast-track to permanent residence
- Can lead to EU long-term resident status
- Favorable conditions for family members
- Professional recognition across EU
Considerations
- Requires high salary threshold (1.5x average)
- Must have bachelor's degree or equivalent
- Employment contract required
- Salary must meet specific threshold
- Tied to specific employer initially
Application Process
Verify qualification requirements
Ensure qualifications meet ISCED 5a, 6, or above and salary meets threshold (1.5x average gross salary)
Secure employment contract
Obtain employment contract for minimum 6 months with qualifying salary
Prepare supporting documents
Gather educational certificates, employment contract, and other required documents
Apply at Malta embassy/consulate
Submit Blue Card application through diplomatic mission
Pay application fee
Pay EUR 150 application fee
Biometric data collection
Provide fingerprints and photograph
Await decision
Processing takes up to 90 days
Application Forms
EU Blue Card Application
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