Can Bangladeshis work in Malta?

Yes. Bangladesh nationals can work in Malta on a single permit sponsored by a Maltese employer. You must clear the Skills Pass Pre-Departure assessment before your work visa is issued.

How much does it cost a Bangladeshi to get a Malta work visa?

Official government fees are roughly €280 single-permit fee (paid by the employer), €100 long-stay D-visa fee, plus VFS service fees and the Skills Pass course fee charged by ITS Malta. Anyone asking for lakhs of taka in cash is most likely scamming you.

Is the Malta Skills Pass mandatory for Bangladeshis?

Yes - for selected sectors including hospitality, care and certain construction roles, third-country nationals (including Bangladeshis) must clear the Skills Pass before the work permit is issued.

Where is the Malta visa centre in Bangladesh?

VFS Global handles Malta long-stay visa applications in Dhaka. You can only book after your employer's single permit is approved in principle and you have your Skills Pass certificate.

Which Malta jobs hire most Bangladeshis?

Hospitality (kitchen helpers, waiters, room attendants), construction (masons, steel fixers, helpers), caregiving, cleaning and factory roles are the most common openings for Bangladeshi candidates.

Can I bring my family to Malta from Bangladesh?

After meeting Malta's minimum-income threshold and holding your residence permit, you can apply for family reunification for your spouse and minor children.

How long does the Malta visa process take from Bangladesh?

End-to-end typically 3–6 months: employer single permit (8–12 weeks), Skills Pass (2–4 weeks of prep + assessment), then VFS Dhaka D-visa (2–4 weeks).

Country guide · Bangladesh

Malta jobs & Skills Pass guide for Bangladeshis

Bangladeshis can legally work in Malta on a single permit once their employer sponsors them and they clear the Skills Pass Pre-Departure assessment. SkillPass Prep helps you practise from Dhaka, Chattogram, Sylhet or anywhere else in Bangladesh before your VFS visa appointment.

Malta visa centres

· Dhaka VFS Global Malta centre

Top hiring sectors

· Hospitality
· Construction
· Caregiving
· Cleaning
· Factory work

Why Malta

· EU member state - Malta employment opens the door to Europe
· English is an official working language
· High demand for hospitality, construction and caregiving workers
· Family reunification is possible after meeting income thresholds

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

Step 1
Find a Maltese employer
Apply directly or through a licensed recruitment agency. Get a signed job offer letter before paying any fees.
Step 2
Single permit application
Your Maltese employer files the work-permit application with Identità. Approval in principle is required before you book Skills Pass.
Step 3
Skills Pass Pre-Departure
Complete Part 1 (Living in Malta), Part 2 (Workplace rights) and Part 3 (English speaking). Practise on SkillPass Prep until you score 80%+ comfortably.
Step 4
D-visa at VFS Dhaka
Book your long-stay D-visa appointment at VFS Global in Dhaka with your single-permit approval and Skills Pass certificate.
Step 5
Fly to Malta
Collect your residence permit in Malta within 90 days and start working.

Skills Pass for Bangladeshis - 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 Bangladesh

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

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