etc.gov.mt Work & Residence Permits Malta : Employment & Training Corporation

Organization : Employment & Training Corporation
Type of Facility : Work & Residence Permits
Country: Malta

Website : https://jobsplus.gov.mt/

Work & Residence Permits :

Are you a Third-Country National requesting or extending a work or residence permit in Malta :
The Employment and Training Corporation (ETC) and Identity Malta wish to announce the establishment of a one-stop-shop application service for the majority of Third-Country Nationals (TCNs) wishing to reside in Malta for the purpose of work.

Related : Employment & Training Corporation Average Wage Earners Scheme Malta : www.statusin.org/8672.html

A single simplified procedure, for TCNs, excluding those who fall within the categories listed below, will require the submission by the individual of only one application to the Department for Citizenship and Expatriate Affairs at Evans Building, St Elmo Place, Valletta.

This means that employers do not need to submit any applications for their prospective TCN employees. Applications need to be submitted by the prospective employees themselves. However, employers must previously endorse the application.

Does this procedure apply to all TCNs?:
The single application procedure will be available to all TCNs other than those who fall within the following categories:
** TCNs who are awaiting or have been granted temporary protection and beneficiaries of either international or national protection.
** TCNs who have long-term resident status.
** TCNs who are self-employed workers.
** TCNs who are students recognized under the Students Regulations (Legal Notice 29 of 2008).
** TCNs working in Malta for up to 6 months only.
** TCNs working in Malta on the basis of a visa.
** Posted TCN workers and intra-corporate transferees.

The above will continue to require the two separate procedures at ETC and Citizenship, as per current regulations.

Further information?:
Procedures applicable to individual cases are available on https://homeaffairs.gov.mt/services/ (‘MHAS Services’ – ‘Residence’) or by contacting the Department for Citizenship and Expatriate Affairs on 2590 4800 or by email on citizenship AT gov.mt.

Alternatively you may visit our dedicated page on the subject of work permits: https://jobsplus.gov.mt/

Agency for the Welfare of Asylum Seekers (AWAS) :
** The function of the Agency for the Welfare of Asylum Seekers (AWAS) is the implementation of national legislation and policy concerning the welfare of refugees, persons enjoying international protection and asylum seekers.

In practice, AWAS manages reception facilities, provides information programmes in the area of employment, housing, health, welfare and education, and promotes government schemes related to resettlement voluntary returns.

** AWAS also acts as a facilitator between public entities responsible for providing services to ensure that national obligations to beneficiaries of international protection and asylum seekers are accessible and encourages networking between relevant local voluntary organisations in Malta.

It also advises the Government on new developments in its field of operations and draws up reports for policy-making bodies.
** Malta is a signatory of the 1951 Refugee Convention and its 1967 Protocol.

General services offered are :
Orientation :
** Information about their centre
** General information related to their stay in Malta
** Service Providers and Important offices

Employment :
** Assistance to identify and contact Employment Offices
** Support towards employability

Education and Training :
** Language Training
** Access to other Training Courses

Social Support :
** Health
** Family Welfare
** Schooling
** Referral to counselling and other psychosocial services

Contact Address :
Ministry for Home Affairs and National Security
201, Strait Street
Valletta VLT 1433
Telephone : 2568 9000
Email : homeaffairs AT gov.mt