Disclaimer: SkillPassPrep.org is an independent preparation platform and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the official Skills Pass Malta organisation, ITS, Identità, VFS Global, or any Maltese government body.

Country guide · Bahrain

Malta jobs & Skills Pass guide for candidates in Bahrain

Working in Bahrain and want a route to EU residence? You can apply for Malta jobs from Manama and complete the Skills Pass Pre-Departure assessment via VFS Global Manama. Prepare with SkillPass Prep on your own time.

Malta visa centres

  • · Manama (via VFS Global)

Top hiring sectors

  • · Hospitality
  • · F&B
  • · Hotels
  • · Cleaning
  • · Caregiving

Why Malta

  • · Move from a Gulf contract to EU residence
  • · English-speaking workplaces
  • · Family reunification possible after meeting income thresholds
  • · Long-term route to EU mobility

Step-by-step: from Bahrain to a Malta job

  1. Step 1

    Apply from Bahrain

    Maltese employers welcome candidates with Manama hospitality and care experience.

  2. Step 2

    Employer single permit

    Your Maltese employer files the single-permit application with Identità.

  3. Step 3

    Skills Pass prep

    Practise on SkillPass Prep until you score 80%+ in mock exams.

  4. Step 4

    VFS D-visa in Manama

    Book your long-stay D-visa appointment at VFS Global Malta in Manama.

  5. Step 5

    Move to Malta

    Travel to Malta and collect your residence permit.

Skills Pass for candidates in Bahrain - what to practise

  • Part 1 - Living and Integrating in Malta: 15 modules on Malta's culture, public services, transport and daily life.
  • Part 2 - Rights and Obligations at the Workplace: 5 modules on Maltese employment law, contracts, leave and safety.
  • Part 3 - English Speaking & Listening: Real-style speaking prompts so you don't freeze in the proctored test.

Frequently asked questions

Practise the Malta Skills Pass from Bahrain

Mock exams, English speaking practice and a step-by-step guide for candidates in Bahrain preparing for the Pre-Departure assessment.

One-time payment · 30-day access · No subscription