Malta’s labor landscape is shifting at a breakneck pace. As public debate around foreign workers intensifies, industry experts are delivering a reality check: Third-Country Nationals (TCNs) and foreign professionals aren’t just “filling gaps” they are fundamental to the nation’s daily survival. Recently, pensions expert David Spiteri Gingell provided a powerful reminder of how deeply the […]
Malta will introduce major changes to its migration and work-permit policies that apply to the third-country nationals (TCNs) and their employers, which the government will implement in stages from January to June 2026. It is critical that all stakeholders understand these changes early so that there are no issues with application processes and compliance of […]
Starting 5 January 2026, all third-country nationals (TCNs) applying for a first-time single permit to work in Malta must complete a mandatory €250 pre-departure course before arrival. This new requirement is part of Malta’s broader labour migration overhaul, designed to ensure better integration, compliance, and workforce stability. What Will This Pre-Departure Course Cover? The course […]
The labour-migration system of Malta entered a new phase in 2025. One very important change that was implemented in this phase is the introduction of employer thresholds when hiring third country nationals (TCNs). These thresholds are now transforming the business recruitment process and what is becoming more common is the denial of the visa, something […]
The recent Association of Catering Establishments (ACE) conference struck a very strong chord Malta is becoming significantly reliant on third-country nationals (TCNs) in the catering sector, and that failure to replace them would put the future of the sector in grave danger. During a panel discussion on the topic of “TCNs – A true solution […]
Recruit in Malta is coming to your campus! How do you navigate work as an international student in Malta? If you are one of the students we met at English Path Malta, American University of Malta, Global College Malta, or Domain Academy, Hello again! Over the last week, we hit the road (and a fair […]
