Immigration
EU free movement, single work permits and residence-by-investment
EU nationals move freely. Third-country nationals need a single permit covering work and residence, issued by Identità, and Malta operates well-known residence and citizenship-by-investment programmes under statutory regulations.
Key rules
- Third-country nationals generally need a single permit tied to a specific employer.
- Key Employee Initiative offers accelerated processing for senior and specialised roles.
- Residence-by-investment requires qualifying property plus contributions and due diligence.
Governing law
- Immigration Act (Cap. 217)
- Maltese Citizenship Act (Cap. 188)
In practice
Employers must show the post was advertised through Jobsplus before a single permit for a third-country national will be approved.