🇲🇹 Malta · Employer-sponsored work
Single Permit — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Age range | 18–65 |
Duration & renewal
Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://identita.gov.mt/expatriates-unit-main-page/noneu-nationals/employment-related-permits/single-permit/who-is-eligible/.
Frequently asked
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“job offer from a company registered and operating in Malta”
“employer needs to apply online on their behalf”
“Single Permit that enables them to be employed in the job specified on the application (employment-related residence permit; page is silent on any permanent-residence pathway).”
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.