Work in Malta
Working in Healthcare & Elderly Care in Malta
Nurses, carers, and healthcare assistants — Malta's ageing population drives strong demand.
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About this sector in Malta
- Malta faces a shortage of healthcare workers, making it one of the sectors where TCN workers are actively recruited.
- Nursing and allied health professions are regulated — your qualifications must be recognised by the Malta Health Authority before you can practice.
- Care home and elderly care roles are the most common entry point for TCN workers without full nursing qualifications.
- Filipino and Ethiopian nationals are among the most common TCN workers in care roles.
- Working hours and conditions in care are regulated under Maltese employment law.
Permit and compliance requirements
Identità MaltaSingle Permit
Required for all TCN workers. Employer-initiated through Identità Malta.
Pre-departure course
Mandatory for first-time Single Permit applicants (since 1 March 2026).
Qualification recognition
Nursing and regulated health professions require formal recognition of your qualifications by the Malta Health Authority before you can practice legally.
Police conduct certificate
Required for roles involving vulnerable adults or children. Must be apostilled.
Medical clearance
Some employers require a health certificate before employment in care settings.
Common roles in this sector
- Care worker / support worker
- Registered nurse
- Healthcare assistant
- Physiotherapist
- Occupational therapist
- Home carer
- Hospital auxiliary staff
Salary expectations
Indicative figures — community sourced
Nationalities commonly working in this sector
Workers from Filipino, Ethiopian, Nigerian, Indian are among the most common TCN nationalities in this sector. Check the nationality guides for country-specific permit notes.
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