Malta · Talent & merit

Malta EU Blue Card

Q: Who qualifies for this route to Malta?

The official source states: “For a highly qualified third-country employee with a Maltese contract of at least six months and salary of at least 1.5 times Malta's average gross annual salary.” (identita.gov.mt, read 2026-07-26.)

22 facts quoted from the official source

For a highly qualified third-country employee with a Maltese contract of at least six months and salary of at least 1.5 times Malta's average gross annual salary.

Route type: Talent & merit
Can bring: —
Requirements: 10

Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

10 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it

Eligibility summaryOne has to have a contract of employment for such higher professional qualifications for a minimum period of six (6) months. [...] the salary has to be (1.5 x the average gross annual salary) in Malta. [...] present a higher education qualification [...] In lieu of the professional qualifications, Malta allows relevant professional experience of at least 10 years related to the specified sector lichecked 2026-08-03 · Malta Identità current highly qualified employment eligibility guidance, verified 3 August 2026
Employer And Job SpecificOne has to have a contract of employment for such higher professional qualifications for a minimum period of six (6) months. [...] the salary has to be (1.5 x the average gross annual salary) in Malta. [...] present a higher education qualification [...] In lieu of the professional qualifications, Malta allows relevant professional experience of at least 10 years related to the specified sector lichecked 2026-08-03 · Malta Identità current highly qualified employment eligibility guidance, verified 3 August 2026
Employer Application RequiredOne has to have a contract of employment for such higher professional qualifications for a minimum period of six (6) months. [...] the salary has to be (1.5 x the average gross annual salary) in Malta. [...] present a higher education qualification [...] In lieu of the professional qualifications, Malta allows relevant professional experience of at least 10 years related to the specified sector lichecked 2026-08-03 · Malta Identità current highly qualified employment eligibility guidance, verified 3 August 2026
Highly Qualified Paid Employment RequiredOne has to have a contract of employment for such higher professional qualifications for a minimum period of six (6) months. [...] the salary has to be (1.5 x the average gross annual salary) in Malta. [...] present a higher education qualification [...] In lieu of the professional qualifications, Malta allows relevant professional experience of at least 10 years related to the specified sector lichecked 2026-08-03 · Malta Identità current highly qualified employment eligibility guidance, verified 3 August 2026
Job offerOne has to have a contract of employment for such higher professional qualifications for a minimum period of six (6) months. [...] the salary has to be (1.5 x the average gross annual salary) in Malta. [...] present a higher education qualification [...] In lieu of the professional qualifications, Malta allows relevant professional experience of at least 10 years related to the specified sector lichecked 2026-08-03 · Malta Identità current highly qualified employment eligibility guidance, verified 3 August 2026
Nationality or statusOne has to have a contract of employment for such higher professional qualifications for a minimum period of six (6) months. [...] the salary has to be (1.5 x the average gross annual salary) in Malta. [...] present a higher education qualification [...] In lieu of the professional qualifications, Malta allows relevant professional experience of at least 10 years related to the specified sector lichecked 2026-08-03 · Malta Identità current highly qualified employment eligibility guidance, verified 3 August 2026
Qualification BranchOne has to have a contract of employment for such higher professional qualifications for a minimum period of six (6) months. [...] the salary has to be (1.5 x the average gross annual salary) in Malta. [...] present a higher education qualification [...] In lieu of the professional qualifications, Malta allows relevant professional experience of at least 10 years related to the specified sector lichecked 2026-08-03 · Malta Identità current highly qualified employment eligibility guidance, verified 3 August 2026
Salary Multiple Of Average Gross Annual MinOne has to have a contract of employment for such higher professional qualifications for a minimum period of six (6) months. [...] the salary has to be (1.5 x the average gross annual salary) in Malta. [...] present a higher education qualification [...] In lieu of the professional qualifications, Malta allows relevant professional experience of at least 10 years related to the specified sector lichecked 2026-08-03 · Malta Identità current highly qualified employment eligibility guidance, verified 3 August 2026
First Time Predeparture Course RequiredOne has to have a contract of employment for such higher professional qualifications for a minimum period of six (6) months. [...] the salary has to be (1.5 x the average gross annual salary) in Malta. [...] present a higher education qualification [...] In lieu of the professional qualifications, Malta allows relevant professional experience of at least 10 years related to the specified sector lichecked 2026-08-03 · Malta Identità current highly qualified employment eligibility guidance, verified 3 August 2026
Relevant Experience Years AlternativeOne has to have a contract of employment for such higher professional qualifications for a minimum period of six (6) months. [...] the salary has to be (1.5 x the average gross annual salary) in Malta. [...] present a higher education qualification [...] In lieu of the professional qualifications, Malta allows relevant professional experience of at least 10 years related to the specified sector lichecked 2026-08-03 · Malta Identità current highly qualified employment eligibility guidance, verified 3 August 2026

Also stated by the source

Eu Mobility After MonthsOne has to have a contract of employment for such higher professional qualifications for a minimum period of six (6) months. [...] the salary has to be (1.5 x the average gross annual salary) in Malta. [...] present a higher education qualification [...] In lieu of the professional qualifications, Malta allows relevant professional experience of at least 10 years related to the specified sector lichecked 2026-08-03 · Malta Identità current highly qualified employment eligibility guidance, verified 3 August 2026
How and where to applyOne has to have a contract of employment for such higher professional qualifications for a minimum period of six (6) months. [...] the salary has to be (1.5 x the average gross annual salary) in Malta. [...] present a higher education qualification [...] In lieu of the professional qualifications, Malta allows relevant professional experience of at least 10 years related to the specified sector lichecked 2026-08-03 · Malta Identità current highly qualified employment eligibility guidance, verified 3 August 2026
Initial Permit Years MaxOne has to have a contract of employment for such higher professional qualifications for a minimum period of six (6) months. [...] the salary has to be (1.5 x the average gross annual salary) in Malta. [...] present a higher education qualification [...] In lieu of the professional qualifications, Malta allows relevant professional experience of at least 10 years related to the specified sector lichecked 2026-08-03 · Malta Identità current highly qualified employment eligibility guidance, verified 3 August 2026
Official source basisOne has to have a contract of employment for such higher professional qualifications for a minimum period of six (6) months. [...] the salary has to be (1.5 x the average gross annual salary) in Malta. [...] present a higher education qualification [...] In lieu of the professional qualifications, Malta allows relevant professional experience of at least 10 years related to the specified sector lichecked 2026-08-03 · Malta Identità current highly qualified employment eligibility guidance, verified 3 August 2026
Report summaryOne has to have a contract of employment for such higher professional qualifications for a minimum period of six (6) months. [...] the salary has to be (1.5 x the average gross annual salary) in Malta. [...] present a higher education qualification [...] In lieu of the professional qualifications, Malta allows relevant professional experience of at least 10 years related to the specified sector lichecked 2026-08-03 · Malta Identità current highly qualified employment eligibility guidance, verified 3 August 2026
Residence And Work Authorisation CombinedOne has to have a contract of employment for such higher professional qualifications for a minimum period of six (6) months. [...] the salary has to be (1.5 x the average gross annual salary) in Malta. [...] present a higher education qualification [...] In lieu of the professional qualifications, Malta allows relevant professional experience of at least 10 years related to the specified sector lichecked 2026-08-03 · Malta Identità current highly qualified employment eligibility guidance, verified 3 August 2026
Unemployment Job Search MonthsOne has to have a contract of employment for such higher professional qualifications for a minimum period of six (6) months. [...] the salary has to be (1.5 x the average gross annual salary) in Malta. [...] present a higher education qualification [...] In lieu of the professional qualifications, Malta allows relevant professional experience of at least 10 years related to the specified sector lichecked 2026-08-03 · Malta Identità current highly qualified employment eligibility guidance, verified 3 August 2026
Short Contract Additional MonthsOne has to have a contract of employment for such higher professional qualifications for a minimum period of six (6) months. [...] the salary has to be (1.5 x the average gross annual salary) in Malta. [...] present a higher education qualification [...] In lieu of the professional qualifications, Malta allows relevant professional experience of at least 10 years related to the specified sector lichecked 2026-08-03 · Malta Identità current highly qualified employment eligibility guidance, verified 3 August 2026

Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.

Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees

2 proven from the official source.

First Application Fee EurOne has to have a contract of employment for such higher professional qualifications for a minimum period of six (6) months. [...] the salary has to be (1.5 x the average gross annual salary) in Malta. [...] present a higher education qualification [...] In lieu of the professional qualifications, Malta allows relevant professional experience of at least 10 years related to the specified sector lichecked 2026-08-03 · Malta Identità current highly qualified employment eligibility guidance, verified 3 August 2026
Predeparture Course Fee EurOne has to have a contract of employment for such higher professional qualifications for a minimum period of six (6) months. [...] the salary has to be (1.5 x the average gross annual salary) in Malta. [...] present a higher education qualification [...] In lieu of the professional qualifications, Malta allows relevant professional experience of at least 10 years related to the specified sector lichecked 2026-08-03 · Malta Identità current highly qualified employment eligibility guidance, verified 3 August 2026

Validity

2 proven from the official source.

Contract Duration Months MinOne has to have a contract of employment for such higher professional qualifications for a minimum period of six (6) months. [...] the salary has to be (1.5 x the average gross annual salary) in Malta. [...] present a higher education qualification [...] In lieu of the professional qualifications, Malta allows relevant professional experience of at least 10 years related to the specified sector lichecked 2026-08-03 · Malta Identità current highly qualified employment eligibility guidance, verified 3 August 2026
Renewal Years MaxOne has to have a contract of employment for such higher professional qualifications for a minimum period of six (6) months. [...] the salary has to be (1.5 x the average gross annual salary) in Malta. [...] present a higher education qualification [...] In lieu of the professional qualifications, Malta allows relevant professional experience of at least 10 years related to the specified sector lichecked 2026-08-03 · Malta Identità current highly qualified employment eligibility guidance, verified 3 August 2026

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Malta?

The official source states: For a highly qualified third-country employee with a Maltese contract of at least six months and salary of at least 1.5 times Malta's average gross annual salary.

Every answer is quoted from the official identita.gov.mt page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 22 points against the official source; 22 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Processing time is not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source identita.gov.mtLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Malta government page.

Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology

· Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.

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