All other nationals, coming from non-EU and non-EFTA countries, and who are termed as Third Country Nationals (TCNs), must submit a single permit application to be able to work and reside in Malta. The objective of the Single Permit Application is the issue of a single document, which is commonly referred to as the e-residence card, which grants TCNs the authorization to both live and work in Malta.

The application is normally processed in approximately two to three months. If successful, the residence card is valid for one year. Each residence card is tied to the employer whose contract of employment was included in the application process. Thus, the card would cease to be valid if the applicant no longer remains in employment with that employer. Single Work Permit applications may also be submitted to Identity Malta by the employer on behalf of applicants who are still abroad.

Immigration By Investment Program

The MIIP is aimed at high net worth individuals and families of any nationality (apart from only 3 which are specially excluded by the Authority), looking to acquire a second citizenship. The programme has been very successful and is considered one of the best' Citizenship by Investment' options currently on offer. Citizenship in an EU Member State that is stable, neutral and highly respected and whose citizens have visa free travel right to over 120 countries worldwide. An efficient application process, having the world's strictest due diligence standards and vetting of applicants, ensuring the integrity of the Programme by allowing admission to only the most highly respectable clients. The application process is very transparent and simply requires that the main applicant satisfy the requisite criteria. Taking about 12 months, from date of application for a residence permit (issued within 2 weeks and valid for 18-months) due to the requisite residence criteria, and culminating with the registration of the main applicant and his dependants as a citizen of Malta and the issue of their Passports.