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Malta's new Labour Migration Policy comes into effect on 1 August 2025, reshaping how foreign nationals live and work on the island. Published by Identita' Malta, the policy aims to align migration practices with labour market needs, increase transparency for foreign workers, and enforce compliance. Employers and professionals must act now to adapt to new rules on residence permits, employment licensing, and sector regulations.

Any EU, EEA or third country national who resides in Malta for more than 3 months is obliged to apply for a Residence Permit. There are various grounds upon which an applicant may apply to require a residence permit

Malta was voted as Europe’s favourite destination for those looking to relocate, thanks to the ease of settling in, low language barrier, low cost of living and enviable weather. The islands also placed fifth in terms of ‘personal safety and security’.