Employment in Malta for Ukrainians
Types of work visas to Malta
Foreign citizens who intend to travel to Malta for work have several visa options:
• Short-term visa or visa C: A short-term visa is a type of Schengen visa, which means that it allows foreign nationals to enter several Schengen countries. This visa is available in three forms for single, double and multiple entries. Visa C allows its owner to stay in Malta for up to three months, regardless of the number of authorized entries.
• National long-term visa or visa D: The D visa allows foreign nationals to stay in Malta for more than three months. This is a visa required by foreign workers to live and work in Malta for a long period of time. Individuals traveling to Malta to study will also need a D visa.
In addition to a long-term visa, foreign workers will need an employment permit . In Malta, this permit is known as an employment license.
Requirements for obtaining a work visa
Typical requirements for a Malta visa include:
• Correctly filled out visa application form
• A cover letter indicating the purpose of the applicant's trip to Malta
• A valid passport with at least two blank pages
• Two passport photos
• Proof that the applicant has travel health insurance for the entire Schengen area
• Employment contract with a company in Malta
• Proof of residency during the applicant's stay in Malta
• Confirmation of the availability of sufficient funds to cover the entire period of the applicant's stay
Foreign citizens will also need an employment license to work in Malta.
Requirements for a Maltese employment permit include:
• Completed application form.
• A copy of the applicant's resume.
• A copy of the applicant's visa if they are already in Malta.
• A cover letter from the applicant's employer.
• One passport photo.
• References and reviews of the applicant's qualifications.
• Medical certificate about the state of health.
• A vacancy report demonstrating that the company was looking for qualified Maltese nationals to fill the position.
Application process
Citizens of Ukraine planning to travel to Malta should contact the Maltese embassy or consulate in their country of residence for a complete and up-to-date list of all visa requirements. After that, they must fill out the visa application form and submit it together with the accompanying documents to the consulate.
The employer is responsible for applying for an employment license on behalf of any foreign worker. The employer must submit the relevant documents to the Malta Employment and Training Corporation and pay the relevant fees.
Once both applications are approved, the employee can move to Malta and start working.