Country guide · Saudi Arabia
Malta jobs & Skills Pass guide for candidates in Saudi Arabia
Working in Saudi Arabia and want a route to Europe? You can apply for Malta jobs from Riyadh or Jeddah and clear the Skills Pass Pre-Departure assessment locally. SkillPass Prep helps you study around your KSA work schedule.
Malta visa centres
- · Riyadh
- · Jeddah (via VFS Global)
Top hiring sectors
- · Hospitality
- · Construction
- · Cleaning
- · F&B
- · Logistics
Why Malta
- · Move from a Saudi work contract to EU residence
- · English-language workplaces - no Maltese needed
- · Family reunification possible after meeting income thresholds
- · Long-term route to EU mobility
Step-by-step: from Saudi Arabia to a Malta job
Step 1
Apply from Saudi Arabia
Maltese employers welcome candidates with KSA hospitality and construction experience.
Step 2
Employer single permit
Your Maltese employer files the single-permit application with Identità.
Step 3
Skills Pass prep
Practise on SkillPass Prep in your evenings until you score 80%+ in mock exams.
Step 4
VFS D-visa in KSA
Book your long-stay D-visa appointment at VFS Global Malta in Riyadh or Jeddah.
Step 5
Move to Malta
Travel to Malta and collect your residence permit.
Skills Pass for candidates in Saudi Arabia - 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 Saudi Arabia
Mock exams, English speaking practice and a step-by-step guide for candidates in Saudi Arabia preparing for the Pre-Departure assessment.
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