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Job Search in Malta: How to Find Work as a Foreigner 2026

The practical guide to finding genuine employment in Malta — which job boards to use, which sectors are actively hiring foreign workers, how permits work, and how to spot job offer scams before they cost you money.

Verified against Jobsplus Malta · European Commission
Last checked 9 June 2026

Main job platforms for Malta

PlatformBest for
LinkedIniGaming, tech, finance, professional roles — best network for Malta jobs
Jobsplus.gov.mtOfficial Maltese employment portal — all sectors, government jobs
Indeed MaltaGeneral listings across all sectors
iGamingRecruit.comiGaming-specific roles — compliance, CRM, payments, support
iGaming.com (jobs section)iGaming sector-wide listings
Facebook groups ('Jobs in Malta')Entry-level, hospitality, retail — fast-moving but variable quality
Direct company careers pagesBest for major employers: Kindred, Betsson, Evolution, HSBC Malta, etc.
Malta recruitment agenciesiGaming: Genesis, SiGMA recruits. General: Konnekt, Castille, Manpower

Sectors actively hiring foreign workers

SectorPermit needed (non-EU)?Languages valued
iGaming (ops, compliance, CRM)Yes — Single PermitGerman, Italian, Scandinavian, Portuguese, Dutch
Hospitality / tourismYes — Single Permit + Skills PassEnglish, Arabic, Russian
Healthcare (nurses, carers)Yes — Single PermitEnglish
Tech / software developmentYes — Single PermitEnglish
Financial servicesYes — Single PermitEnglish + others
Retail / customer serviceYes — Single PermitEnglish

The permit question before you start applying

If you are an EU/EEA citizen: you can work in Malta freely. No permit. Apply normally and start work when offered.

If you are a non-EU citizen: you need a Single Permit, which is employer-sponsored. This means:

  • You need a firm job offer before the permit can be applied for.
  • The employer applies to Identità Malta on your behalf.
  • Processing takes approximately 4–12 weeks from application.
  • Established iGaming and tech employers are familiar with this process.
  • Small businesses and hospitality employers may be less experienced — ask HR whether they have sponsored permits before.

Networking in Malta

Malta’s professional community is small and interconnected. LinkedIn is the main professional network. SiGMA events (held in Malta, the world’s largest iGaming conference) attract the entire Maltese iGaming industry for networking. Many roles in Malta are filled through referrals before being advertised — building a LinkedIn presence and connecting with Malta-based professionals in your field is worth the effort.

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