Single Permit
A single permit is a residence permit into which it incorporates an employment licence. In accordance with EU legislation, that is, EU Directive 2011/98/EU, which has been transposed into Maltese legislation by means of Subsidiary legislation 217.17 under the Immigration Act, it is mandatory for the Maltese Authorities to provide the facilities for the processing applications for a residence permit for the purpose of work and that for a work permit (employment licence) by means of a single procedure. Once granted the single permit authorizes third-country nationals to legally reside and take up employment for a specific job with a specific employer in Malta for a defined period for more than 6 months, which may be further renewed. In accordance with Subsidiary Legislation 217.17, third-country nationals may apply whilst they are either still abroad or legally staying on Maltese territory. Applications for a residence permit must be endorsed by the employer and the permit would cease to apply if the holder of the permit would no longer remain in the specified employment and with the specified employer. The said permit is reflected by means of a highly secured card, which specifications are harmonized by the relative EU Regulation
Third-country nationals may apply to be admitted to Malta for the purpose of work by means of the single permit process. Third-country national who have been granted international or humanitarian protection in Malta or in a Member State of the European Union are not entitled to apply for such permit. In the case of European Union, European Economic Area and Swiss citizens and their family members, who are third country nationals, the process shall not apply in their respect in view of their right to work.
Third Country nationals who will be employed for a period of less than six months are required to apply independently for an employment licence (work permit) with Jobsplus and when such licence is issued, for a residence permit with Identity Malta Agency.
Single work permit applications can only be submitted online unless the applicant is being employed in the capacity of live-in carer, the applicant would be able to submit the application either online or personally to IMA offices. Following the granting of such access, the employer may proceed to apply through the Single Permit online platform. Click here for the necessary guidelines in submitting and following up such applications. In the case of a renewal or change of employer or address or change in passport details or entry visa, applications must be submitted prior the relative expiry date of the document. Applications submitted post expiry date will not be accepted.
Under normal circumstances, where the need for additional security checks or verifications on the applicant’s suitability does not arise, the average processing time takes between six to eight weeks, 4 which falls well within the four months’ time frame stipulated by the said EU Directive and national legislation.
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Third-country nationals may apply to be admitted to Malta for the purpose of work by means of the single permit process. Third-country national who have been granted international or humanitarian protection in Malta or in a Member State of the European Union are not entitled to apply for such permit. In the case of European Union, European Economic Area and Swiss citizens and their family members, who are third country nationals, the process shall not apply in their respect in view of their right to work.
Third Country nationals who will be employed for a period of less than six months are required to apply independently for an employment licence (work permit) with Jobsplus and when such licence is issued, for a residence permit with Identity Malta Agency.
Single work permit applications can only be submitted online unless the applicant is being employed in the capacity of live-in carer, the applicant would be able to submit the application either online or personally to IMA offices. Following the granting of such access, the employer may proceed to apply through the Single Permit online platform. Click here for the necessary guidelines in submitting and following up such applications. In the case of a renewal or change of employer or address or change in passport details or entry visa, applications must be submitted prior the relative expiry date of the document. Applications submitted post expiry date will not be accepted.
Under normal circumstances, where the need for additional security checks or verifications on the applicant’s suitability does not arise, the average processing time takes between six to eight weeks, 4 which falls well within the four months’ time frame stipulated by the said EU Directive and national legislation.
For more information on obtaining ordinary residence kindly contact us