Malta is currently facing significant labor shortages across various sectors, relying heavily on foreign workers to fill these gaps. Here are the top 20 in-demand jobs in Malta:
- Messengers, Package Deliverers, and Luggage Porters
- Manufacturing Laborers
- Building Construction Laborers
- Cleaners and Helpers in Offices, Hotels, and Other Establishments
- Car, Taxi, and Van Drivers
- Security Guards
- Healthcare Assistants
- Childcare Workers
- Shop Sales Assistants
- Bartenders
- Waiters
- Accounting and Bookkeeping Clerks
- Contact Centre Information Clerks
- Bookmakers, Croupiers, and Related Gaming Workers
- General Office Clerks
- Chefs
- Administrative and Executive Secretaries
- Office Supervisors
- Business Services and Administration Managers
- Managing Directors and Chief Executives
Initiatives to Attract Highly-Skilled Workers
- Specialist Employee Initiative (SEI): This program targets highly skilled third-country nationals with relevant academic or technical skills who lack eligibility for the Key Employee Initiative.
- Maltese Employer Association (MEA): The MEA emphasizes the essential role of foreign workers in supporting and boosting economic growth, particularly in the logistics sector.
Visa Requirements
- EU/EEA/Swiss Citizens: No visa needed; must register with the Department for Citizenship and Expatriate Affairs within three months.
- Non-EU/EEA/Swiss Citizens: Require a visa to work in Malta. Types of work permits include the Single Permit, Key Employment Initiative, and EU Blue Card.
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