How to study and work in Malta?

For those with a tighter budget, Malta is without a doubt the ideal destination. Life on the island is very good and at the same time affordable. Courses, plans, and even rentals are quite reasonable, so studying there won’t be a major expense.

Malta is full of history; from its streets to its waters, it tells the chronicle of a country that has been land to Romans, Arabs, French, and British. Because of its strategic position, the archipelago has experienced many historical milestones that have left their mark not only on the surface but also underwater, where you can even discover remains from World War II.

Malta is the only country that pairs Mediterranean cuisine with English. They say that good nutrition is the key to our body functioning well, so imagine being able to study English while enjoying the best gastronomy in the world.

Due to the tourism industry, there’s a big labor demand in the tourism sector almost all year round. This will allow you to work without previous experience and help cover your stay.

Malta is located in a privileged position, practically in the center of Europe, so you’ll be able to travel easily to nearby countries and make your trip even more complete.

The nightlife across the island is quite well-known and also very affordable, which makes Malta a very attractive destination for many young students.

Malta has a subtropical Mediterranean climate with very pleasant temperatures almost all year round. This encourages tourism, but it’s also a factor many students consider when choosing the Maltese archipelago as their destination.

Although the usual duration is between 2 and 3 months, it can last from one week to as long as you want. These concentrated programs will help you reach your desired level in record time. This course involves about 30 hours of classes per week, so working while studying will be a bit more complicated.

Designed for those who are not in a rush and prefer to take things more calmly. These courses usually last 3 months or more, with around 15 to 20 hours of classes per week. It’s a course where you’ll learn to master the language and be ready for any daily conversation.

If your goal is to take and pass the IELTS or Cambridge exam, this is your course. A program focused on working on all the parts of the exam so that, on the big day, you can pass without any problems.

Business English courses in Malta are aimed at professionals of all ages who want to work abroad. In these courses, you’ll learn English notions about marketing, negotiation, presentation, finance, politics… You’ll deal with concepts that will be very useful to navigate professional environments anywhere in the world.

These are private lessons, and well, here you’re the boss. You’ll set the pace of the classes and decide what to focus on the most, and in a short time, you’ll notice spectacular progress. The price is a bit higher, but if you have little time and a tight schedule, this might be your option.

It’s the capital of the island, a small walled city where you can find historical remains from all the peoples that passed through over time. It’s a quiet city and has a good public transport system.

This small city located just over half an hour from the capital has one of the best nightlife scenes on the island. That’s why it’s the destination many tourists and students choose every year. A fishing village that, due to tourism, is increasingly blending with luxury and modernity.

One of the liveliest places on the island. In the past, Sliema was a small fishing village, but today luxury hotels and casinos have brought a lot of life and leisure to the town, which translates into many job opportunities.

Malta is part of the European Union, so it’s one of the countries that imposes the fewest requirements on Spaniards when it comes to studying in the country — in fact, none, unless you plan to work in Malta for more than 3 months. In that case, you’ll need to apply for your Maltese ID, known as the eResidence Card.

To get the eResidence Card, we recommend following these steps:

1. Register as a job seeker on Jobplus, Malta’s employment website.
2. Apply for your Social Security number. You can do this once there by going to the Social Security offices in Valletta or online, and it takes about 2 weeks to receive it.
3. Open a bank account at a Maltese bank. We recommend BNF, a well-known bank in the country that offers many facilities.
4. Apply for the eResidence Card if you want to stay working for more than 3 months. You can do this at the Department of Citizenship and Expatriate Affairs.

If, on the other hand, you’re reading us from Latin America, these are the requirements you’ll need to meet if you want to move to Malta to study and work.

• A valid passport with at least 3 months of validity.
• Enroll in an English course with a minimum duration of 3 months. Proof of payment and a letter of acceptance from the school.
• Apply for a student visa. With it, you can work 20 hours a week. Depending on your country of origin, you’ll need to apply for the visa before traveling or once there. For example, if you’re from Bolivia, Cuba, Ecuador, or the Dominican Republic, you’ll need to apply for the visa before traveling.
• Round-trip plane tickets matching the duration of your course.
• Proof of accommodation reservation.
• Medical insurance.
• Proof of sufficient savings to cover your stay in Malta, around €784.7 per month.

To work in the country you’ll need to:

1. Apply for a work permit once 3 months of your course have passed. This procedure costs €280.
2. Apply for the eResidence Card (following the same steps as European applicants).
3. Open a bank account in a Maltese bank.
4. Have medical insurance with a minimum coverage of €30,000.

You’ll be able to tell us about your situation and your goals so we can advise and support you from the start, accompanying you every step of the way in this adventure. A Dingoos guide will know about visas, courses, and destination cities, but most importantly, they’ll know how to listen and help you like no one else. Write to us.

Once you’ve learned about all the cities in Malta and what each offers, do you know where you want to live? If you want to know more about one of them, we recommend watching our video “Living in Malta”

To study in Malta, you’ll need to choose a school. At Dingoos, we know which ones are the best, and we also know about offers, so we can help you with that too.

And if what you want is to work, it’s important to start preparing before you travel so that when you arrive on the island you have a suitable CV adapted to the Maltese job market. We can help you because we know everything you need to know to work in Malta, so we’ve prepared a template for a good European CV. Don’t forget it must be in English!

Once you know which one suits your circumstances best, we recommend starting your visa application process, only if you need it. In the previous section, you have all the requirements, but we recommend the help of one of our guides — they’ll make everything much easier and know how to advise you so you choose the right visa.

As we mentioned before, for your visa application you’ll be required to have health insurance. But that won’t be the only thing you’ll need to arrange — also accommodation and flights. At Dingoos, we help you with all of this and have many partnerships with airlines that will help you save on your tickets.

The time has come to fly. Once you have everything prepared, all that’s left is to pack your suitcase and fly to your new home.

When you arrive in Malta, we’ll help you with any remaining steps such as opening your bank account, finding a job, and more.