Work Permit Licenses

As Malta is an island of 390 sq. Km in size, it is necessary to impose certain immigration regulations to control the influx of labour within acceptable limits. Accordingly, those who intend to set up shop in Malta, or private individuals who wish to work in Malta, should make reference to the local laws, principally the Immigration Act of 1970 (Chapter 217 of the Laws of Malta) and the Immigration Regulations of 2004 (LN 205 of 2004).

Although the freedoms of movement principles in relation to citizens of the European Union are respected, both European and Non European citizens still require a work permit in order to work in Malta. However, the Maltese government cannot refuse work permits for EU Citizens until 2010 unless there is a strain on the local market caused by persons wishing to come to Malta for work.

As far as non-EU citizens are concerned, an entry visa may also be required from some countries that do not have a free movement agreement with Malta (please visit www.foreign.gov.mt for a list of countries which have a free movement agreement with Malta).

Because the current work permit procedure can sometimes be very complicated and time-consuming procedure, as part of its ancillary services, Law At Work provides a fixed fee service whereby once clients provide the correct documentation and information, Law at Work will manage and administer the process in relation to work permit application/s and their effective renewal on the behalf of the Client.

If you wish to receive additional information or would like to use our service, please contact on email: Ms. Margarida Camilleri Reis or alternatively on Tel: +356 21 228162