Nursing professional (nurse state registered - srn)
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Malta
Malta is an EU and Schengen member that uses the euro. Most skilled non-EU workers come on a Single Permit, with faster tracks for higher earners: the Key Employee Initiative, the Specialist Employee Initiative and the EU Blue Card.
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Updated October 2026 2 min read
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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.
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Is Malta Hiring in 2026/2027?
Jobsplus runs the labour-market test on work-permit applications. Roles on the Revised Skilled Occupation List, which includes software developers, nurses and general practitioners, need only a shorter job advert.
Unemployment rate: 3.3% (NSO Labour Force Survey, second quarter of 2026)
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In demand in Malta
Professions where employer demand exceeds available local supply. Non-EU candidates often have a strong path to visa sponsorship.
Last refreshed: October 2026 · Sources: Revised Skilled Occupation List (Malta Labour Migration Policy, July 2025), NSO Labour Force Survey, second quarter 2026, Jobsplus
Healthcare & Medical
4 in demand⌄
Healthcare & Medical
4 in demand⌄
Doctor, general practice (gp)
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Health care assistant
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Pharmacist
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Engineering & Architecture
3 in demand⌄
Engineering & Architecture
3 in demand⌄
Architects and engineers, civil (perit)
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Engineer, mechanical
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Engineer, electrical
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Technology & IT
1 in demand⌄
Technology & IT
1 in demand⌄
Programmers and developers, software
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Finance & Business
1 in demand⌄
Finance & Business
1 in demand⌄
Accountant
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Education
1 in demand⌄
Education
1 in demand⌄
Teacher, secondary education
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