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A Maltese application usually contains:
English is the normal language for applications, but Maltese is also accepted.
The interview: after reading your CV, the employer may invite you to an interview – sometimes to more than one. Some employers ask for a medical examination before you start.
Diplomas: the Malta Qualifications Recognition Information Centre (MQRIC) at the MFHEA compares foreign qualifications with the Malta Qualifications Framework and the European Qualifications Framework. You apply online; the fee is €15 if your programme is already listed and €65 for a new foreign programme (fees shown in October 2026).
Key figures: Eurostat (population on 1 January 2026; unemployment and employment rates 2025; minimum wages July 2026); for the United Kingdom – Office for National Statistics; for Liechtenstein – national statistics. Country information: EURES – Living and working conditions, public employment services and the official government websites listed under each country. Rules, thresholds and amounts can change – check the official sources before you move. Updated: October 2026.