Malta

MALTA IMMIGRATION

Looking forward to settling in Malta and building a new life?

MALTA TOURIST VISA

If you are planning to visit Malta on a tourist visa, then you must know the visa requirements. Residents of EU/EEA nations do not require a visa to travel to Malta. They must register with the local authorities if their stay extends for more than 90 days. If you are not an EU/EEA resident, you will need a short-term visa to visit Malta which is valid for 90 days. This short-term visa is also known as the Schengen visa. As you may be aware the Schengen visa is valid in all the European countries which are part of the Schengen agreement. Malta is one of the countries under the Schengen agreement. With a Schengen visa you can travel to and stay in Malta and all the other 26 Schengen countries.

WHY VISIT MALTA?

There are many reasons that make Malta worth visiting. These include –

Excellent flight connections
Wide array of attractions, all in close proximity to each other
The ideal holiday destination
Nine UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rich and fascinating history to explore
A truly Mediterranean world, surrounded by the ocean, offering many outdoor activities
300 days of sunshine
Easy and manageable to get around
One destination, three separate islands to explore
Affordability, prices in Malta are typically 20% less as compared to mainland Europe

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY FOR TOURIST VISA:

A passport with a validity of at least three months
Two passport size photos
Visa fees
A copy of your completed and signed application form
Supporting documents that indicate your purpose of visit
Proof of hotel bookings, flight bookings and a detailed plan of your activities during the duration of your stay in Malta
Copy of tour ticket
Proof of having enough finances to support your travel and stay in the country
Proof of having travel medical insurance worth 30,000 pounds.
Invitation letter containing the address and phone number of the family member or sponsor.
An approved and signed letter from a local town hall or any other competent government.

SETTLE WITH YOUR FAMILY IN MALTA

Entrepreneurs or HNIs looking to settle in Europe have a new destination to consider. The Malta Residency Visa Program helps investors and entrepreneurs settle in Malta with their families. Malta is a beautiful country located near Italy that has long been a favoured destination for international investors. Under this program, investors gain permanent residency for themselves and their families to Malta and access to various resident benefits. With our proven expertise in helping HNIs with their residency requirements, SV-Migration is your partner of choice to settle in Malta.

MALTA RESIDENCY VISA PROGRAM DETAILS

The Malta Residency Visa Program allows entrepreneurs and HNIs to settle in Malta and establish their business. Under this program:

Settle permanently in Malta with your dependents
Stay in Europe with your dependents for 3 months every six months
Get access to healthcare & education benefits
No taxes on income earned outside Malta
Gain access to a high standard of life
Get tax benefits upon getting residency
Setup a business which adds to the local economy

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

If you meet the following criteria, you are eligible for the program:

· Citizen of a country that is not a member of the European Union or the European Economic Area.

· Have enough money to take care of yourself and your dependents.

· Own a minimum of €500,000 in capital assets.

· Have no criminal convictions on your record.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

The documentation required for the Malta Residency Visa Program includes:

Passport & travel history
Adequate health insurance
Educational and business credentials
Not be a Maltese, Swiss or EEA national
Hold a qualifying property (rental of 10, 000 EUR per annum or purchased for a minimum price of 270, 000 EUR)
Hold Malta Government stocks (minimum value of 250, 000 EUR*) for a minimum period of 5 years
Have an annual income of not less than €100,000 arising outside of Malta OR has in there possession of Net Assets (Ex: Property, Share, Bonds, Insurance Policy and other fixed assets) of not less than €500,000.

Malta – Quick facts

Location: Europe
Capital: Valletta
Passport Rank: 7
Population: 500,000
Language: English and Maltese

Types of Work Visas Available to Foreign Workers in Malta

Foreign nationals who intend to travel to Malta to work need to have a National Long-Stay Visa, or D Visa.

The D visa allows foreign nationals to stay in Malta for more than three months. This is the visa foreign employees will need to live and work in Malta for an extended period of time.

In addition to a long-stay visa, foreign employees will need a work permit. In Malta, this permit is known as an employment license.

Available Jobs

General labour
Cleaner
Food delivery
Construction workers
Food & Beverages, Housekeeping, Kitchen and many more..

Requirements to Obtain a Work Visa in Malta

A valid passport
Travel medical insurance
An employment contract with a company based in Malta
Proof of accommodations for the duration of the applicant’s time in Malta
Evidence of sufficient financial means to cover the entire period of the applicant’s stay
Relevant Work Experience
Updated Resume
Candidates should be currently working
COVID-19 fully-vaccination certification

Approved Vaccines: Pfizer-BioNTech Comirnaty; AstraZeneca Vaxzevria COVID-19 vaccine (COVISHIELD); Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) COVID-19 vaccine; Moderna Spikevax COVID-19 vaccine

Residency documents for applicants residing outside their home country

Work Permit Process:

Step 1: Complete documents will be presented to the employer in Malta for screening

Step 2: Interview will be done on Skype (If required)

Step 3: After selection, job offer will be issued by the employer

Step 4: Job offer acceptance by the applicant with additional documents shared with the employer

Step 5: To apply for Work Permit in Malta by the employer

Processing Time: 6 to 8 weeks

Step 6: Work Permit issued – Letter of approval is valid for 180 days

Visa Filling

Additional Documents required for visa filling:

Letter of approval
All copies of documents provided at the first stage

Step 1: Initiate Appointment procedure with VFS/Malta Embassy

Step 2: Book accommodation

Step 3: Arrange Travel itinerary and travel insurance for at least 3 months

Step 4: Apply for the Visa

Step 5: Visa Received

Total Process: 5- 6 Months (on average)

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