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Announced, not yet in force Upcoming changes
Work permit fee rising to €800, plus a yearly €400 contribution
The government announced that the fee for a new work permit for non-EU workers will rise from €600 to €800 per person. A new infrastructure contribution of €400 a year will be charged to new applicants and to people renewing their permits, but not to anyone under 18. Fees for many other Identità permits will also go up; the new amounts and the start date have not been published yet.
Start date not announced yet · Announced in the Budget 2027 speech, October 2026 · Ministry for Finance (Malta)
New rules for non-EU driving licences
If you hold a residence permit, you can drive on a licence from outside the EU for 12 months from arrival, and the period does not restart when you leave and come back. After that you need a Maltese or EU licence. From January 2027, category B and B1 licences issued or renewed carry an administrative fee of €83 a month. EU and EEA citizens, long-term residents and their spouses are exempt, and so are some other nationalities and people with a residence permit for driving work.
From January 2027 · Announced in the Budget 2027 speech, October 2026 · Ministry for Finance (Malta)
Minimum wage rising in 2027
The national minimum wage will rise by €10.41 a week in 2027, including the cost-of-living adjustment. That takes it from €229.44 to about €239.85 a week (Settily's calculation). DIER publishes the official rate.
From January 2027 · Announced in the Budget 2027 speech, October 2026 · Ministry for Finance (Malta)
The figures elsewhere on this page are the rules in force today. Settily updates them when the change takes effect.
Architect Relocation Guide: Moving to Malta
High demand · €17,220-€39,396 · Visa: Single Permit
This guide is for an Architect planning to move to Malta. Whether you just received a job offer, are still exploring, or are mid-application — you will find everything you need here.
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💰 Salary
€17,220-€39,396
📋 Visa
Single Permit
You can be employed on a Single Permit, but you cannot hold a perit warrant, or practise as a perit, until you are entitled to live and work permanently in Malta. Higher earners can use the Single Permit fast tracks: Key Employee Initiative (from €45,000 a year) or Specialist Employee Initiative (from €30,000), or the EU Blue Card (from about €41,076, Settily's calculation of 1.5 x the NSO average salary; Identità applies the latest NSO figure).
🎓 Recognition
Regulated: a perit warrant needs permanent residence in Malta. Architecture is a...
📈 Demand
High
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Can an Architect work in Malta as a non-EU professional?
Yes, through the Single Permit route. You can be employed on a Single Permit, but you cannot hold a perit warrant, or practise as a perit, until you are entitled to live and work permanently in Malta. Higher earners can use the Single Permit fast tracks: Key Employee Initiative (from €45,000 a year) or Specialist Employee Initiative (from €30,000), or the EU Blue Card (from about €41,076, Settily's calculation of 1.5 x the NSO average salary; Identità applies the latest NSO figure). Architects currently see High demand in Malta.
What salary can an Architect expect in Malta?
€17,220-€39,396 gross per year.
How long does it take to move to Malta as an Architect?
Visa processing on the Single Permit route: about 2 months. The visa guide explains what this time covers. Allow extra time for qualification recognition if your role needs it.
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What Do Architects Earn in Malta?
€17,220-€39,396
Annual figures are the published monthly range × 12 (WageIndicator, majority range). They do not include statutory bonuses.
Which Visa Do Architects Use to Move to Malta?
Single Permit
Single Permit is the main route for Architects relocating to Malta. You can be employed on a Single Permit, but you cannot hold a perit warrant, or practise as a perit, until you are entitled to live and work permanently in Malta. Higher earners can use the Single Permit fast tracks: Key Employee Initiative (from €45,000 a year) or Specialist Employee Initiative (from €30,000), or the EU Blue Card (from about €41,076, Settily's calculation of 1.5 x the NSO average salary; Identità applies the latest NSO figure).
Is Your Architect Qualification Recognised in Malta?
Regulated: a perit warrant needs permanent residence in Malta. Architecture is a regulated profession here. A non-EU national cannot hold a perit warrant until entitled to live and work permanently in Malta, so a Single Permit alone does not give you the warrant. The Periti Warranting Board is the recognition body. Check this before you accept an offer. Your qualification certificates must also be recognised by MQRIC for the Single Permit (see the Malta visa page).
Recognition authority: Periti Warranting Board
If your role needs recognition, it can take several months, so start the process before you arrive.
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