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Malta Traineeship Residence Permit

15 facts quoted from the official source

For a third-country national undertaking a formal traineeship with a recognised Maltese host after both host and trainee are validated by Jobsplus.

Income required
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Means required · no figure published
Can bring
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Not stated in the official source
Requirements
6
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

6 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Financial means and repatriationA recent bank statement or the specified employment-income evidence is required.
  • Level and mode of studyThe current official FAQ limits the route to a recent higher-education graduate within two years or a student enrolled at a university abroad.
  • Passport Validity Months MinThe standard Temporary Permit documents require at least twelve months of passport validity.
  • Traineeship or host agreementA training agreement providing theoretical and practical training with the host is required.
  • Who qualifiesThe Temporary Permit Policy applies to third-country nationals outside the listed exclusions.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Accommodation and registrationThe standard Temporary Permit documents require proof of qualifying accommodation.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryA recognised employer and trainee must be first validated by Jobsplus, prior to the submission of a residence permit application
  • Health Insurance Coverage Eur MinAt biometrics the applicant generally requires health insurance with at least EUR 100,000 coverage for the authorised stay.checked 2026-07-26
  • How and where to applyThe application is admissible only from a third country, lawful presence in another Member State, a valid Maltese permit or long-stay visa, or lawful visa-exempt presence in Malta.
  • Official source basisA recognised employer and trainee must be first validated by Jobsplus, prior to the submission of a residence permit application
  • Ordinary Labour Market AccessThe permit does not confer access to ordinary gainful employment.
  • Recognised Host RequiredThe traineeship must be offered by a recognised employer or host.
  • Report summaryA recognised employer and trainee must be first validated by Jobsplus, prior to the submission of a residence permit application
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • FeeThe Temporary Permit application fee is EUR 50 per permit year.checked 2026-07-26
Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Duration and validityValidity follows the traineeship duration authorised by Jobsplus and the host.
How it works

From here to a yes

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Malta?
The official source states: For a third-country national undertaking a formal traineeship with a recognised Maltese host after both host and trainee are validated by Jobsplus.
02How much money do I need?
The official source states: A recent bank statement or the specified employment-income evidence is required. It does not publish a fixed amount — no minimum figure is stated.
03Do I need to show accommodation in Malta?
The official source states: The standard Temporary Permit documents require proof of qualifying accommodation.

Every answer is quoted from the official identita.gov.mt page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 15 points against the official source; 15 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Processing time is not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source identita.gov.mtLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Malta government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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