Non-EU Citizens Working in Malta

Citizens from non-EU members states wishing to seek employment in Malta are required to submit an application form requesting the issue of an employment licence to the relevant authorities at least three months before he/she is due to undertake employment in Malta. As a matter of policy, non-EU citizens will only be granted an employment licence in circumstances where no suitable EU citizen is found for the vacancy. It is important to emphasise that the employment licence is obtained by the candidate before he/she actually undertakes employment in Malta, as any detected breaches of this legal requirement are liable to substantial fines.

The following documents must be submitted by a non-EU citizen wishing to apply for an employment licence:

1. Application form for an Employment Licence, duly completed and signed by both the candidate and the prospective employer.

2. Certified Copy of the page/s of the candidate's Passport containing personal details/ photograph and his/her visa to stay in Malta (if candidate is in Malta at the time of application)

3. Covering letter setting out detailed information relating to the reason for the candidate's employment and his/her proposed functions.

4. the candidate's Curriculum Vitae

5. Proof of the candidate's Qualifications/ Testimonials

6. one (1) passport-type photograph of the candidate

7. Copy of letter issued by the Senior Executive of the Employment Services Department to the employer confirming the unavailability of an EU citizen for the job in question.

All documents must be in the English language.

All applications relating to non-EU citizens are also cleared through the Immigration Office and any other departments as the authorities may consider appropriate before a final determination is given as to the granting or refusal of the employment licence is granted. Prospective candidates being non-EU citizens should note, as a general guideline, that employment licences are usually issued to non-EU citizens in circumstances where such employment may be justified on the basis of particular skills possessed by the candidate, which are not available from candidates being EU citizens. The issue of such permits also depend largely on whether or not the prospective employer wishes to pursue the application.

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