New Guidelines On Issuing Employment Licences For Third Country Nationals In Malta

The Employment and Training Corporation (ETC) has recently updated the guidelines regarding the issuance of employment licenses, also referred to as work permits, for Third Country Nationals wanting to work or reside in the Maltese Islands. This is applicable for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens as well as their family members and individuals falling beneath the category of 'other family members'.

However, family members who are exercising their right of 'free movement', posted employees for the duration of their posting as well as foreign national, non-resident and non-executive directors do not need to possess and employment licence.

Generally, Third Country Nationals would need to apply for a Visa in their country of origin within the entity representing Malta. Prior to entering Malta, Third Country Nationals would need to be in possession of a valid Visa issued in their country, however certain nationalities are allowed to be present in Malta for a specific period of time