Checklist for Third Country Nationals applying for a Single-Work Permit

New application

Third-Country Nationals who plan to submit an application for a single-work permit must be in

possession of a valid authorisation to reside and work in Malta. Such authorisation may be in the form

of a residence permit or a Visa. Non-Visa nationals must submit their application within three months

upon arrival in Malta.

The applicant is required to present the following documentation in original format:

1. CEA Form C (Non-EU) – Application for a residence permit on the basis of employment. The form must be endorsed by the employer with an official stamp and signature of ther esponsible official.

2. Form ID 1A – Identity Registration Form – Non-Maltese Nationals, together with an application fee of €280.50. Payment must be addressed to ‘Identity Malta Agency’ if made by cheque.

3. Full copy of passport, including the blank pages.

4. Covering letter by the employer, explaining in detail why this position is necessary.

5. Any supporting documentation such as contracts, evidence of relevant commercial activity and sites of work should be provided to substantiate the application.

6. Work contract signed by the applicant and employer.

7. Position description, according to template provided, filled by the employer and signed by the applicant

8. Curriculum Vitae of the applicant, according to template provided, signed by the applicant.

9. Proof of efforts of searches (not older than 6 months) made for Maltese/EEA/Swiss candidates for this post1 The employer is required to provide proof of an advertisement carried out with Jobsplus and an advert in the local media. Two adverts in the local media are required if Jobsplus advert is not being submitted.

Adverts need to specify:

 ̵ Job title;

 ̵ Main duties and responsibilities;

 ̵ Salary package or range;

 ̵ Necessary skills, qualifications and experience

10. Qualifications of the applicant relating to the job that needs to be provided, together with recognition from the Malta Qualifications Recognition and Information Centre (MQRIC). Where Recognition has not yet been obtained, a copy of the receipt from MQRIC needs to be attached with the application.

11. If the applicant is not suitably qualified in the post being applied for, at least three years of experience relating to the job are required. Reference letters must show the start and end dates and details of the work carried out. The letters should contain clear contact details of the referee including a valid email address, postal address and contact number. The Prospective employer is also requested to submit the Declaration of Suitability confirming competence of the TCN applicant.

12. Comprehensive health-insurance policy, showing all aspects being covered, which supports the

applicant in the eventuality of requiring any type of medical assistance or hospitalisation

during the whole period of stay in Malta;

13. Lease agreement or purchase agreement of property which makes clear reference to the

applicant. If renting property, the applicant is required to present a Rental Declaration Form

signed by the owner of the same property. The termination date should be specified in the

lease agreement;

14. EMPLOYERS are requested to send an email to workpermit.idcu@gov.mt and to read and

follow the instructions that will be communicated by the automatic email of the IDCU work

permit unit ( part of infectious disease prevention and control unit). Once ALL documents are

received and vetted , employers will receive the approval form by email. The approval form

must be presented to Identity Malta with submission of application of the

employee

Identity Malta retains certified copies of the said documents where original documentation would not

be possible to retain. Applicants whose application will be submitted while still abroad must present

the original documentation once the application is approved in principle and are authorised to

proceed to Malta.

Identity Malta and other related stakeholders reserve the right to request any further documentation

that they may deem necessary in the evaluation process of the application.

Notes to applicants and employers

The single permit grants an authorisation to its holder to reside and work legally in Malta. It does not

entitle its holder to carry out:

i.

Paid duties assigned by third parties other than the employer endorsing the application;

ii.

Unauthorised work which is not related to the specific employment activity indicated in the

application.

Single permits issued for the purposes of work may be renewed on an annual basis. Applicants are

requested to submit an application to renew their single permit not before 30 days from the date of

expiry of their residence document.

The applicant cannot start working before being in possession of the single permit. Employers are

legally bound to submit an Engagement Form to Jobsplus by not later than the same day of

commencement of employment.

A Termination Form must be submitted to Jobsplus within four days from the termination of the

employment. Identity Malta should also be informed via email on eresidence.ima@gov.mt