Malta’s unemployment rate was just 3.1% in 2025 and 83.6% of people aged 20–64 have a job (EU: 76.1%). English is an official language and job applications are made in English. The minimum wage for adults is €229.44 a week in 2026. Find out where employers are short of staff, how to register with Identità and what to do in your first weeks.
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.
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