The Malta Work Permit is available to any non-EU/EEA and non-Swiss foreign national who intends to work in Malta. The permit is issued in conjunction with an employment license (formerly known as the employment permit) which is obtained by the employer. This permit allows the holder to legally reside and work in Malta.

The process for obtaining a Malta Work Permit includes a labor market test, and the employer must prove that the job was first advertised to the local and EU workforce. The permit is typically granted for a year and can be renewed.