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Malta visas for Indian applicants: work, study, family, PR, visit and business
- Visa types
- 14
- Work permits
- 5
- Family routes
- 2
- Figures verified
- Sept 2026
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Malta14 routes
Single Permits for most jobs, fast-track KEI and SEI for skilled roles, and from 2026 a Skills Pass and pre-departure course for hospitality workers.
Typical path for an Indian applicantFrom the first visa to settlement; timelines are typical, yours is set out in the written plan
- 1Student visa1–3 years
- 2Job-search permit9 months
- 3Single work permit1 year, renewable
- 4Long-term residenceafter 5 years
- 5Maltese citizenshipdiscretionary after 5+ years
Dependants
Family reunification after 12 months on a work permit at the income threshold
Settlement
Long-term residence after 5 years' legal stay
Citizenship
Naturalisation is discretionary; long-term residence is the realistic aim
Work permits5
- Single PermitJob offer; €600; 1 year renewable
- Key Employee Initiative€45,000; 5 working days
- Specialist Employee Initiative€30,000 with a degree
- EU Blue CardRarely used
- Nomad Residence Permit€42,000 remote income
Study2
- D visa + study permitAbout €9–10k a year funds; 20 hrs/week work after 12 weeks
- Post-study permit9 months for eligible graduates
PR & settlement2
- Long-term residenceAfter 5 years with the 'I Belong' integration course
- Malta Permanent Residence ProgrammeInvestment-based
Family & dependants2
- Family reunificationAfter 12 months; income test
- KEI / SEI fast-trackIncome €50,000 + €6,000 per dependant
Visit & tourist1
- Schengen type C90 days in 180
Business & talent2
- Malta Permanent Residence ProgrammeProperty and contribution
- Startup Residence ProgrammeFounders
Quick answers
- Which Malta work permits visas can Zolt Link prepare for Indian applicants?
- Single Permit: Job offer; €600; 1 year renewable Key Employee Initiative: €45,000; 5 working days Specialist Employee Initiative: €30,000 with a degree EU Blue Card: Rarely used Nomad Residence Permit: €42,000 remote income
- Which Malta study visas can Zolt Link prepare for Indian applicants?
- D visa + study permit: About €9–10k a year funds; 20 hrs/week work after 12 weeks Post-study permit: 9 months for eligible graduates
- Which Malta pr & settlement visas can Zolt Link prepare for Indian applicants?
- Long-term residence: After 5 years with the 'I Belong' integration course Malta Permanent Residence Programme: Investment-based
- Which Malta family & dependants visas can Zolt Link prepare for Indian applicants?
- Family reunification: After 12 months; income test KEI / SEI fast-track: Income €50,000 + €6,000 per dependant
- Which Malta visit & tourist visas can Zolt Link prepare for Indian applicants?
- Schengen type C: 90 days in 180
- Which Malta business & talent visas can Zolt Link prepare for Indian applicants?
- Malta Permanent Residence Programme: Property and contribution Startup Residence Programme: Founders
Requirements, salary thresholds and government charges shown here are the headline rules as at and change often; every requirement is re-checked against the official source on the day a file is prepared. General information, not legal advice. Last reviewed .
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