Maltese visa resources
After you arrive in Malta
What non-EU long-stay entrants do after arrival in Malta — completing the residence-permit steps and obtaining the eResidence card.
Important
A national long-stay visa authorises entry and stay, but employment and longer-term residence run through Identità's residence-permit process. For employment, the single permit is the document that authorises both residence and work, and it is issued as an eResidence card once all checks are complete.
Follow the steps Identità sets for your route so your status and right to work are properly established once you are in Malta.
Complete the residence-permit steps
- For employment, ensure the single-permit process is finalised through Identità's Expatriates Unit
- Attend the required in-person appointment(s) at the Expatriates Unit, booked through Identità's official booking system
- An Interim Receipt confirms the application is in progress; where it states 'Temporary Authorisation to Work', the holder may begin work
The eResidence card
- Once approved, Identità issues the eResidence card — a single document serving as both residence permit and work authorisation
- Do not take up employment until you hold the Interim Receipt/Temporary Authorisation to Work or the eResidence document
Keeping status valid
- Submit renewal applications up to 90 days before the permit expires
- The single permit ties you to the employer and role in your application; a change of employer or designation requires a separate Identità process
Next steps
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.