Work visas for tech jobs in Malta
The main route for skilled tech workers from outside the country, in plain English. Amounts are gross (before tax) and come from the official source linked under each one.
EU Blue Card
Minimum salary
1.5 × Malta’s average gross yearly salary. Identità doesn’t publish the euro amount.
What you need
- A contract of at least 6 months
- A degree of at least 3 years, recognised in Malta
- The job must be advertised for 2 weeks first
Without a degree
- 10 years of relevant experience
Source: Identità (Malta): EU Blue Card(opens in new tab). Checked 9 October 2026.
Settling in Malta
- Malta is in the European Union, so the EU Blue Card is one of the work-permit routes.
- Permanent residency: usually after about 5 years of living there.
- Citizenship: usually possible after about 5 years.
Tech jobs in Malta
12 tech jobs in Malta with visa sponsorship evidence. Each job shows whether its salary meets the minimums above.
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Other countries
General information, not legal advice. Rules change: confirm on the official page and talk to an immigration lawyer before you decide.