All other nationals, coming from non-EU and non-EFTA countries, and who are termed as Third Country Nationals (TCNs), must submit a single permit application to be able to work and reside in Malta. The objective of the Single Permit Application is the issue of a single document, which is commonly referred to as the e-residence card, which grants TCNs the authorization to both live and work in Malta.
The application is normally processed in approximately two to three months. If successful, the residence card is valid for one year. Each residence card is tied to the employer whose contract of employment was included in the application process. Thus, the card would cease to be valid if the applicant no longer remains in employment with that employer. Single Work Permit applications may also be submitted to Identity Malta by the employer on behalf of applicants who are still abroad.

• Invest after securing the Letter of Approval in Principle, 100% safe.
• The children’s spouses are eligible for the permanent residency after marriage, even their future children.
• Visa-free access to 26 Schengen countries with 90 day’s legal stay every 6 months.
• No physical residence required to renew your residence permit.
• A safer second home for life in Europe for your family in case of unexpected situations.
• Applicants are permitted to get employed and do businesses in Malta.