Malta Visas and Work Permits
Visa to Malta
In principle there are two types of visas:- A one-time visa - This is usually granted for one month.
Residents of many countries are exempt from this visa.
These are residents of the countries with whom Malta has signed a bilateral agreement, in all some 30 countries, as well as residents of the British Commonwealth and the countries of the European Community. - A long-term visa - This is usually granted for a 12 month period by the Ministry of Police.
The visa is intended for tourists and business people who visit Malta frequently.
Work Permit to Malta
The permit is usually granted for a year to people with professional expertise that is sought after in the local Maltese economy.A foreign resident who is preparing to work as an employee in Malta is required to produce an authorization from the potential employee.
A foreign resident who is interested in setting up an independent business is required to produce a letter of recommendation from a person with whom he will have commercial connections.
Malta Resident's Permit
In order to obtain a permanent a resident's permit, financial ability must be shown in one of the two following ways:- Minimum capital of LM 150,000
- Annual income of at least LM 10,000
After receipt of the permit, the following requirements must be met:
- Ownership of an apartment with a value of at lest LM 30,000 (for a house - at least LM 50,000).
- A lease of real estate for at least LM 1,800.