Migration Overseas
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Malta's premium fast-track work permit for high-earning professionals in strategic sectors. Get your work authorization in just 5 days. Designed for senior positions in iGaming, Fintech, Aviation, and Maritime industries.
Key Employee Initiative has specific salary thresholds based on sector.
Special reduced threshold for the iGaming industry, reflecting Malta's position as the world's iGaming hub.
Standard threshold for Fintech, Aviation, Maritime, and other qualifying strategic sectors.
The Key Employee Initiative is available for these strategic sectors in Malta.
Online gaming, betting, and gambling operators and service providers
Financial technology, blockchain, cryptocurrency, and digital payments
Airlines, aircraft maintenance, aviation services, and aerospace
Shipping, yacht registration, maritime services, and port operations
The fastest and most prestigious work permit route for Malta.
Expedited processing guarantees your work permit decision within just 5 working days. Start your Malta career without lengthy delays.
Designed for management, executive, and specialist roles. Perfect for CTOs, Directors, Senior Developers, and key professionals.
Ideal for Malta's booming tech ecosystem. Join the world's iGaming capital or thriving fintech scene.
Bring your spouse and children to Malta. Family members can also benefit from expedited processing.
Your employer handles the application process. They must be a licensed company in Malta operating in eligible sectors.
Enjoy 300+ days of sunshine, English-speaking environment, safe cities, and excellent quality of life.
The Key Employee Initiative offers unmatched processing speed.
Guaranteed fast-track processing for complete applications
Renewable annually as long as you meet the criteria
Criteria for Malta Key Employee Initiative application.
EUR 30,000 per year gross for most sectors, or EUR 25,000 per year gross for iGaming sector positions.
Must hold a senior, managerial, or highly specialized technical position within the company. Executive roles, department heads, senior engineers, etc.
Your employer must be a licensed company operating in Malta within one of the eligible strategic sectors (iGaming, Fintech, Aviation, Maritime).
Valid passport with sufficient validity and clean immigration history. Non-EU nationals only (EU citizens don't need work permits).
Signed employment contract with a Malta-based employer clearly stating salary, position, and job responsibilities.
Key Employee Initiative includes excellent family reunification benefits.
Our Malta immigration specialists will assess your eligibility for the Key Employee Initiative and guide you through the expedited application process.
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