Malta•EuropeSingle Permit
At a Glance
Processing Time
0-120 days
Application Fee
600 EUR
Stay Duration
1 year
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
Combined residence and work permit for third-country nationals employed in Malta. Most common employment permit for non-EU workers.
The Single Permit is the standard residence and work authorization for non-EU nationals employed in Malta. It combines residence rights with work authorization in a single document. It is renewable annually as long as employment continues. Special reduced fees apply for healthcare and elderly care occupations.
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Requirements
Language
English
Basic
Excluded Nationalities
Citizens of the following countries are not eligible: AT, BE, BG, CY, CZ, DK, EE, FI, FR, DE, GR, HU, IE, IT, LV, LT, LU, NL, PL, PT, RO, SK, SI, ES, SE, IS, LI, NO, CH
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Valid for duration of employment
Employment contract
Formal employment agreement
Medical certificate
Health clearance from approved physician
Police conduct certificate
Certificate of good conduct from country of origin
Proof of accommodation
Rental agreement or property ownership
Travel medical insurance
Minimum EUR 100,000 coverage for first year
Sponsor Documents
Company registration
Proof of business registration
Financial statements
Latest company accounts
Tax compliance certificate
Proof of tax compliance
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Advantages
- Single combined residence and work document
- Renewable with continued employment
- Access to healthcare and social benefits
- Can sponsor family members
- Reduced fees for healthcare workers (EUR 150)
Considerations
- Only employer can apply
- Tied to specific employer
- 4-month processing time
- Requires multiple supporting documents
- Job loss affects permit validity
Application Process
Obtain employment offer
Secure job offer from Maltese employer
Employer initiates application
Employer applies online through singlepermit.gov.mt portal
Submit supporting documents
Employer submits company and employment documents
Pay application fee
Employer pays EUR 600 for first-time permit (EUR 150/year for renewals)
Await decision
Processing takes up to 4 months
Collect permit
Pick up single permit upon approval
Application Forms
Single Permit Application
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