Work in Malta

In Malta, you will enjoy the Mediterranean climate like nowhere else. Although Malta’s beaches are best enjoyed in summer, the truth is that you can also enjoy them in spring, autumn, and even winter. This country is perfect for sun lovers!

Malta is an island that welcomes thousands of travelers throughout the year, especially during the summer months. This fact favors job opportunities in the service sector (hospitality, hotels, casinos, and leisure-related jobs).

Malta is well connected by air to the main European cities.

If you are traveling from Spain, you will be glad to know that there are very cheap and direct flights to many cities in Spain. For example, you can fly from Madrid, Barcelona, or Malaga.

If you are traveling from Latin America, you will find cheap air tickets to other Schengen countries, so you can take advantage of the opportunity to travel around Europe if you wish.

Living in Malta is inexpensive. Rents, food, and transportation are not very expensive, especially compared to other European cities like London or Paris. Also, if you are a nature lover, interested in architecture and history, you will have many opportunities to engage in free activities, those that are on the bucket list of many people!

Malta is a very safe country. Here you can live without many worries. Even if you work late, you can walk home and enjoy the wonderful architecture of the city.

Dreamy beaches, lots of parties, music festivals, diving, snorkeling, spectacular landscapes, museums, cities with a lot of history and charm… Malta is small, but not boring at all! Here, every day you can enjoy a different plan, whatever your style of leisure. There is much to do and see in Malta.

The first thing you will have to do is register as a job seeker with Jobsplus, Malta’s public employment service.

Next, you will have to apply for your Social Security number.

To do this, you can go to the Department of Social Security, whose address is 19, Triq Mikiel Anton Vassalli, Valletta CMR 02, or apply online. In any case, you will receive it by postal mail at the address you have provided within one or two weeks.

You will only need to apply for your eResidence Card if you are going to stay and work in Malta for more than three months.

To apply for it, you will have to go to the Department for Citizenship and Expatriate Affairs, located at the Mediterranean Conference Center, Hospital Street, Valletta, VLT 1645 .4. Remember to bring your passport with you.

Finally, you will have to open a bank account in a Maltese bank. This way, your employer can pay you your well-deserved salary at the end of each month.

Si tienes pasaporte de algún país de Latinoamérica y quieres trabajar en Malta, tendrás que solicitar un visado de estudiante o un visado de trabajo.

• Visa de estudiante: con la visa de estudiante podrás trabajar hasta 20 horas a la semana. Para poder solicitarla, la duración de tus estudios debe ser superior a 3 meses.Si eres de Argentina, Brasil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, México, Panamá, Paraguay, Perú, Uruguay o Venezuela, no necesitas solicitar visado para viajar a Malta, pero una vez en el país, tendrás que solicitar la visa de estudiante para poder trabajar.Si eres de Bolivia, Cuba, Ecuador o República Dominicana, a diferencia del resto de países de Latinoamérica, tendrás que solicitar tu visado de estudiante antes de viajar a Malta. Para conseguir tu visa de estudiante necesitarás cumplir con los siguientes requisitos:

• • Pasaporte válido y con vigencia de al menos 3 meses.
  • 2 fotos tamaño ID.
  • Carta de aceptación de la escuela.
  • Comprobante de pago de la escuela.
  • Comprobante de reserva de alojamiento.
  • Cumplimentar el formulario de aplicación del visado.
  • Seguro médico por el total de tu estancia y con una cobertura de al menos 30.000€.
  • Vuelo de salida de Malta que coincida con el final del curso.
  • Demostrar que cuentas con dinero suficiente para cubrir tus gastos en Malta (784,7€ al mes).

• Single Work Permit: con este visado podrás trabajar a jornada completa en Malta. Para conseguirlo necesitarás cumplir una serie de requisitos, entre ellos contar con una oferta de trabajo de una empresa localizada en Malta.Si eres un joven profesional y te interesa la visa de trabajo en Malta, ve a nuestra página de tipos de visados en Malta. En ella encontrarás toda la información que necesitas.

If you have a passport from any Latin American country and want to work in Malta, you will need to apply for a student visa or a work visa.

• Student visa: With the student visa, you can work up to 20 hours per week. To apply for it, the duration of your studies must be more than 3 months. If you are from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, or Venezuela, you do not need to apply for a visa to travel to Malta, but once in the country, you will have to apply for a student visa to be able to work. If you are from Bolivia, Cuba, Ecuador, or the Dominican Republic, unlike the rest of the countries in Latin America, you will have to apply for your student visa before traveling to Malta. To obtain your student visa, you will need to meet the following requirements:

• • Valid passport with a validity of at least 3 months.
  • 2 ID-sized photos.
  • Letter of acceptance from the school.
  • Proof of school payment.
  • Proof of accommodation reservation.
  • Complete the visa application form.
  • Medical insurance for the entire duration of your stay with a coverage of at least €30,000.
  • Flight out of Malta that coincides with the end of the course.
  • Demonstrate that you have enough money to cover your expenses in Malta (€784.7 per month).

• Single Work Permit: With this visa, you can work full time in Malta. To obtain it, you will need to meet a series of requirements, including having a job offer from a company located in Malta. If you are a young professional and are interested in a work visa in Malta, go to our page of visa types in Malta. There you will find all the information you need.

If you are going to work in Malta with a student visa, you will have to apply for a work permit. The work permit in Malta costs €230. It can be requested once the first three months of study have been completed and allows you to work a maximum of 20 hours per week.

At this point, if you are going to work in Malta with a student visa, you will have to get your eResidence Card, following the same process as the citizens of the European Union, which we detailed a few lines above.

You will also have to open a bank account in a Maltese bank to receive your salary payments at the end of each month.

Having health insurance is a mandatory requirement to work in Malta. It must be valid throughout your stay and have a minimum coverage of €30,000.

Our colleagues from the Department of Integration Coordination will help you to take out a valid policy that will cover you for any eventuality

Computer programmers are responsible for creating new computer systems or ensuring their security. In Malta, this industry is booming due to the attractive tax benefits offered by the country to digital companies, casinos, and betting houses.

Being a waiter in Malta will be one of the most enriching experiences, as it will allow you to make money quickly as well as meet people and get comfortable with English. Shifts are usually long, especially in summer, and there is a lot of turnover, so you will have plenty of opportunities to find a restaurant, hotel, or bar that suits you.

Working as a cook in Malta is a great idea if you have some experience or related studies and, above all… if you like food! Here you can learn to cook local dishes as well as international cuisine, as Malta is a very rich gastronomic hub.

Working as a delivery person in Malta is a good way to start earning money in Malta, especially if your English is not very good. The schedule is usually flexible, and it is also a great way to discover the beauty of Malta, as your daily life will consist of delivering packages and food around the city.

Malta is full of boats of all sizes, from large cruises or yachts to small sailboats. And they all need a crew to help maintain the vessels and serve their guests well. Working as a boat waiter or helping with maintenance tasks is a very good idea for all sea lovers.

If you like activities with children and adults, in Malta, you can work as a leisure monitor. Excursions, mountain walks, camping, activities in pools and on the beach… there are many options, and all of them are very fun!

For sports lovers, Malta has many jobs related to sports and leisure, such as diving instructor, kayaking instructor, paddleboard instructor, snorkeling instructor, and football coach.

Working as a stewardess in Malta is perfect for those who enjoy helping others. In Malta, there are many public and private events that require the work of stewardesses for their proper development.

In Malta, there are many hotels, resorts, spas, museums… so receptionist positions are abundant. This job is perfect for those who already have a slightly more fluent English and some knowledge of office work.

And finally, another job related to the good development of the service and hospitality sector is that of maintenance staff. From hotel waiters to cleaners, and handymen, hotels offer a variety of jobs. And best of all, most of them do not require previous experience or a high level of English.

Fill out the form on our website to get in touch with us. We will quickly assign you a Dingoos Guide who will help you with the whole process so that you can come to work in Malta while you study.

Your Dingoos Guide will study your case and accompany you during the completion of all the necessary procedures for you to come and live in Malta… just relax and get excited thinking about the adventure you are about to embark on!

St. Julians, La Valetta, or Sliema? The cities in Malta are like neighborhoods, and you can walk from one to another. On our “living in Malta” page, we tell you a little more about the most outstanding cities on the island of Malta.

Once we have defined your study plan that allows you to work in Malta, your Dingoos Guide will put you in touch with our Integration Coordination team. They will be the ones to tell you the steps to follow to obtain your work permit once you arrive in Malta.

If you want to start working in Malta quickly, it’s a good idea to anticipate your arrival on the island and prepare your CV. In the following link, you can download a European CV template that will serve as a guide to create your own.

It’s important that it’s in English and specific to the type of job you’re looking for. So, if you’re interested in working in hospitality or retail, it’s best to have two separate resumes that showcase your experience and interest in these sectors.

The pearl of the Mediterranean awaits you! You have everything ready to travel to Malta. Pack your bags, say goodbye to your friends and family, and… start the adventure of your life!

When you arrive in Malta, your Dingoos Integrator will be waiting for you at the airport to give you a warm welcome and accompany you to complete all the small procedures you need to start your experience in Malta.

For example, opening a bank account, applying for your transport card, or getting a SIM card with your new Maltese number.

In Malta, there are several ways to find a job. To start, leave your shyness at home and explore the busiest areas of the city in search of possible places where you can work.

Remember: casinos, hotels, and restaurants are always looking for new staff, especially in the months leading up to the high season.

Take your printed CV with you, and when you see a place that catches your eye, go in and leave it with the manager. At first, you may feel a little hesitant, but it’s one of the best ways to break the ice and find employment quickly.

Job search websites

The internet is another great place to look for jobs in Malta for foreigners, especially if you’re looking for work in specific sectors. The most popular websites for job hunting in Malta are:

• Linkedin: very useful for specialized profiles. You can find many companies located in Malta and directly apply for positions that interest you.
• Maltapark: A very popular job search engine in Malta. It will also serve you to buy and sell almost anything you can think of.
• ETC: This is the official job search page of the Maltese government.
• Jobs in Malta: another job search engine that works very well.

Facebook groups to find work

Another way to find jobs in Malta for foreigners is through some of the Facebook groups for Spaniards and Latinos in Malta. These groups are usually small, friendly communities where job offers and advice are shared. Additionally, it’s a good place to meet other people in your situation to hang out and make plans.

Some Facebook groups are:

• Españoles & Latinos en Malta
• Empleos Malta

Dingoos job workshop

At Dingoos, we know that looking for a job abroad can be a bit scary, which is why we usually organize a workshop where we give useful advice on how to find a job and provide relevant information about the job market in Malta. Once the workshop is over, you’ll feel as comfortable looking for a job as a fish in the crystal-clear waters of Malta.

If you’ve followed these steps, you’re currently enjoying the experience of a lifetime in Malta, knowing that the #DingoosTeam is always available to add positivity and help you with everything you need.

Although knowing English is not an essential requirement to work in Malta, it always makes things much easier. If you don’t yet control the language, it’s best to enroll in an intensive English course in Malta and travel to the country with a student visa, which will also allow you to work legally, part-time during classes, and full-time during vacation periods.

In any case, you can always start with less qualified jobs, such as kitchen assistant, delivery person, cleaner, or even waiter. As you improve your English, you’ll be able to access more qualified jobs.

No matter your nationality, there is a very good job market in Malta. Working in Malta in the summer is always a good idea as the job market for Spanish speakers in Malta skyrockets, especially in service-related jobs.

You’ll need to keep in mind that if your nationality doesn’t belong to any European Union country, you’ll need to apply for a visa that allows you to work in the country legally, such as a student visa.

There are very good job opportunities in Malta for Spaniards. Additionally, as a member of the European Union, you won’t need any visa to live and work in the country.

Many Spaniards decide to travel to Malta to work during the summer season in a job that allows them to cover their expenses in the country while practicing and improving their English.

The most popular jobs in Malta for Spaniards are related to the hospitality industry, such as waiter. Whether you have a good level of English or not, it’s just a matter of time to find a job in the tourism sector.