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Malta's standard combined work-and-residence permit for third-country nationals, issued through one application under the EU Single Permit Directive and administered by Identità's Expatriates Unit. A labour-market test normally applies unless the role is exempt.
Non-EU nationals with a job offer in Malta who need both work and residence authorisation.
Our licensed advisors assess your eligibility, build a strategy to strengthen your application, and manage the process end to end, so you submit a complete, competitive application with confidence.
Family reunification is possible through a separate process once you meet income and accommodation conditions; it is not automatic with the permit itself.
It is typically issued for a limited period tied to your employment and must be renewed before it expires, with your job remaining the basis for renewal.
The Single Permit is Malta's standard combined work-and-residence permit for non-EU nationals with a job offer, issued through one application under the EU Single Permit Directive. A labour-market test normally applies unless the role is exempt.
Yes. Legal continuous residence on a Single Permit can build towards the five-year requirement for EU Long-Term Residence.
Not freely. The Single Permit is tied to a specific employer, so changing jobs generally requires a new application and approval before you start.
Typically a valid passport, the signed job contract, position/vacancy documentation, proof of accommodation and the prescribed application forms submitted via the employer.
The Single Permit is a combined work-and-residence authorisation for non-EU nationals who want to live and work in Malta.
