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Malta jobs & Skills Pass guide for Pakistanis

Pakistani workers can take up jobs in Malta once a Maltese employer sponsors them and they clear the Skills Pass Pre-Departure assessment. Prepare from Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad or anywhere in Pakistan with SkillPass Prep.

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

1. Step 1

   Get a Malta job offer

   Apply through OEC-registered Pakistani recruitment agencies or directly to Maltese employers. Verify the employer on Identità's licensed-employer list.

2. Step 2

   Employer files single permit

   Your Maltese employer files the single-permit application with Identità. No upfront payment from you for the work permit itself.

3. Step 3

   Skills Pass Pre-Departure

   Practise Part 1 (Living in Malta), Part 2 (Workplace rights) and Part 3 (English speaking) on SkillPass Prep before sitting the official assessment.

4. Step 4

   VFS visa appointment

   Book your long-stay D-visa appointment at VFS Global Malta in Islamabad, Karachi or Lahore.

5. Step 5

   Travel to Malta

   Collect your residence permit in Malta and begin work.

Skills Pass for Pakistanis - 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.

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