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4 programs for Malta. Explore the options and get an expert assessment.
EU-wide work-and-residence permit for highly qualified employees, issued in Malta through the single-permit process at Identità's Expatriates Unit. It requires a qualifying job offer meeting a salary threshold and (usually) a higher-education qualification, and offers a path to long-term residence and intra-EU mobility.
A fast-track work-and-residence route for highly specialised, senior or managerial third-country employees of Maltese-licensed or innovative companies, designed to attract key talent with an accelerated single-permit process and a high minimum salary.
Residence permit for remote workers who earn their income from outside Malta. Administered by the Residency Malta Agency, it covers employees of foreign employers, freelancers with non-resident clients, and owners of foreign-registered companies, and offers a favourable tax regime for qualifying remote income.
Malta's standard combined work-and-residence permit for third-country nationals, issued through one application under the EU Single Permit Directive and administered by Identità's Expatriates Unit. A labour-market test normally applies unless the role is exempt.
The EU Blue Card is Malta's work-and-residence permit for highly qualified non-EU professionals, issued through the single-permit process at Identita's Expatriates Unit. It needs a qualifying job offer meeting a salary threshold and usually a higher-education qualification.
Yes. Non-EU remote workers earning from outside Malta can apply, with a minimum gross annual income of EUR 42,000.
Permanent residence comes either through the investment-based MPRP or, for ordinary residents, EU long-term resident status after five years. Citizenship by direct investment is no longer available after the 2025 EU court ruling, so confirm any naturalisation route separately.
Malta combines standard EU work routes (Single Permit, EU Blue Card, fast-track KEI) and a remote-work Nomad Permit with investment-migration options such as the MPRP and the Startup Residence Programme, plus student, family and long-term residence routes.
A residence-by-investment route giving non-EU nationals permanent residence through a government contribution, a qualifying property, an NGO donation and an administrative fee, with strict due diligence.
No. Malta's citizenship-by-direct-investment scheme is no longer available after the EU Court of Justice ruled it unlawful in April 2025.
The International Mobility Program (IMP) is a great option for workers whose jobs are exempt from a labour market test, including intra-company transfers and treaty-based professionals.
The Working Holiday visa (subclass 417) allows young adults from eligible countries to holiday and work in Australia, with requirements including a passport from an eligible country, being aged 18-30 (or 35 for some nationalities), and having sufficient funds.
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