Specialist Employee Initiative And Key Employee Initiative

The Specialist Employee Initiative (SEI) is a program to attract and retain skilled professionals from third countries to work and live in Malta. The initiative offers an expedited process for obtaining work and residence permits and is designed for professionals with specific qualifications or experiences. This program has been developed as an alternative to the highly successful Key Employee Initiative (KEI).

Key Employee Initiative (KEI)

To be eligible for the KEI, the following criteria must be met:

• Minimum gross basic salary: €35,000 per annum
• Job position: Managerial or highly technical roles
• Qualifications: Duly certified and recognized by the Malta Qualifications Recognition Information Centre (MQRIC)