Maltese qualifcations= faster processing for work permits?

To get a work permit you need a job offer, so what you are asking is whether a prospective employer is likely to be more impressed by a qualification form the University of Malta or one from the USA. Its difficult to generalise, but I'd be surprised if its very often an advantage

Hi Cody,

welcome to the forum.

Work permits for non-EU citizens are only issued when nobody from the EU can be found to do the work. They are usually for one year at a time and not extended after 4 years.

So the jobs involved are usually ones for highly qualified workers. The chances of getting a work permit will depend more on the actual qualifications and work than whether they are from Malta or elsewhere.

In fact it might even be negative to have gained the qualifications in Malta as there is a trend to avoid extending residence permits after 4 years ( 5 years legal stay gives your the right to permanent residency) and any time spent in Malta studying would come of the 4 years.

What do you intend to study Cody?

Cheers
Ricky

Hello Ricky,

Thanks for your feedback.

I didn't know about the five years to possible permanent residency rule, let alone extending a work permit after four years to be so difficult.

I'm thinking about majoring in Human Resources, Social Work or Healthcare Administration---do you know if these fields are currently in demand in Malta?

What are the best websites for jobs in Malta?

Regards,

Cody

Hi Cody,

to be honest , I don't think so.

Social Care and Healthcare Administration would probably only go with good Maltese language skills and only for EU citizens.

You should check out the work permit guidelines for non- EU citizens. It is about as difficult as it would be for me to get a job in the US.

What is your motivation for wanting to relocate to Malta Cody?

Cheers
Ricky

My motivations for wanting to relocate to Malta are quite a few. First, its an English speaking country. Second, its a European country. Third, it ranks well in international rankings concerning crime, education, healthcare, quality of life and other areas. I find Malta to be an exotic place, and I really can't fully answer your question because I find Malta a "calling", if you know what I mean. It simply seems like a great place to live for a few years to gain international experience. The climate of Malta also appeals to me as well as the duality of the culture- Maltese and English languages.

What were your motivations to move to Malta? What are some of the best and worst things about living there?

Hi Arescres,

the motivation for me was similar except that I'm at the retiring end of life and don't need the hassle of having to find a job in Malta. I've known Malta for 20 years so I know it quite well -))

And , the main reason, we ( my American girlfriend and me) were looking for an English speaking place with reasonable health insurance with decent weather compared to the North-East.

To read about her experience moving to Malta either follow her blog :

www.an-american-in-malta.com

She has recently published her first year's experience in Malta as an e-book:

http://www.amazon.com/The-Diary-America … e+springer

I can highly recommend reading to answer all your questions and more and also become a regular on our forum -)))

Cheers
Ricky

Wow, and thank you for the references!

Thanks for all your help Ricky.

I look forward to see whats happening with the Malta section of this site from now on.

Cheers,

Cody