New ETC Guidelines published

Hi all,

I just came across the new Guidelines as of 10 th June.They are available from the ETC website.

http://www.etc.gov.mt/docs/ELU%20Guidel … 100702.pdf

My first impression is that , for third country nationals , they are much more restrictive than before and don't leave much room for individual consideration.

Here are just a few details:

Application for TCN(third country nationals) has to be made by employer who also has to pay for private health insurance.

If the TCN is already in Malta there is a new health clearance form.

Evidence of job search for an EEA citizen has to be provided including efforts made by ETC themselves and through EURES in the whole of Europe.Only then can the application be accepted from a ' labour market perceptive.

The employer has to provide and pay for private health insurance .

Work for TCN must be full time and no self-employment is allowed.

'At present' TCN work permits can be renewed a maximum of threee times.That would mean 1 application plus 3 renewals = a maximum of 4 years work in Malta.

Well, as far as I can see , and if the ETC follow their own Guidelines,things will become very difficult for TCN to get a work permit in Malta unless they are highly qualified and working in areas where there is no alternate employee in Malta or even Europe!

We would be greatfull for feadback on these Guidelines and how the ETC use them at the moment.

Regards

Ricky