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 […]
If you have followed Recruit in Malta for a while, you know we began with one simple goal: match great people with great opportunities, quickly and fairly. Over the last 10 years, that mission has not changed, but the landscape around it certainly has! Malta’s labour market has exploded with new sectors and complexities, remote‑first […]
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 […]
Need help navigating the Maltese job market? Navigating the Maltese job market can be an exciting adventure, and we are here to help you every step of the way to make the most of it. If you are a job seeker or an employer, you have probably noticed how quickly things are changing in Malta. […]
