Working in Malta

Working in Malta

Freedom of movement for EU workers

EU nationals have the right to work or set up a business in Malta. Nevertheless Malta retained its work permit system until 1 May 2011. Therefore an EU national needs to apply for an employment licence with the Employment and Training Corporation to work in Malta. The license is granted automatically.

Special requirements for Romanian & Bulgarian nationals

Specific transitional arrangements apply for Romanian and Bulgarian nationals, who will also need to apply for an employment licence. Their application would be considered in light of labour market requirements unless certain conditions of residence have been satisfied. Bulgarian and Romanian nationals wishing to work in Malta should therefore contact the Employment and Training Corporation for further information.

Looking for a job in Malta

Anyone looking for a job in Malta may also consult the EURES service which is the European job mobility portal combining the public employment services of the European Economic Area and Switzerland. It provides information on jobs and learning opportunities in other European countries for the benefit of workers and employers as well as any citizen wishing to benefit from the principle of the free movement of persons.

Further information regarding working or seeking employment in Malta is also available on the website of the Employment and Training Corporation, Malta’s Public Employment Service.

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This is especially true if you come from another EU country.

It is to be noted though that Malta has a special 7 year transitional agreement, where employers are still entitled to give priority to Maltese nationals over other EU nationals.

Working in Malta

Employment in Malta is very competitive and you will often find many applicants applying for the same job.

What makes it even harder for foreigners to secure a job is the fact that ALL foreigners (even those hailing from EU countries) have to apply for a work permit. The work permit is ONLY given if you already have an offer of employment.

Your chances of working in Malta will improve if you have extensive experience in that particular niche you’re applying for. Fluency in English will also help. Of course it’s easier to secure a job if you speak Maltese.

Malta Work Opportunities

A lot of foreigners working in Malta usually start out working in the Tourism and Service industries. You may also find job opportunities in IT and manufacturing.

Over recent years, the online gambling industry has experienced a huge period of growth and you can also find quite a few openings in this industry.

Most job openings are advertised in the local newspapers, namely on the Times of Malta.

Another good place to look for job opportunities is the ETC Malta website. The ETC (Employment and Training Corporation) has many other valuable resources that could come in handy for job seekers.

When applying for a job in Malta, make sure to include a covering letter and a curriculum vitae (CV). Copies of certificates and references should also be included if applicable.

Usually, your potential employer will highlight how he or she would like to receive prospective applications, i.e. if handwritten or typed, by post or email.

The standard CV used in Malta is the European format which is usually made up of two pages. In the Curriculum Vitae, you should of course include your personal details, education and job expertise details. Also include any other skills that you might have, which could be beneficial to your prospective employer.