If you are looking to hire a Third-Country National in Malta, the fastest and most cost-effective route is often the most straightforward one. TCNs who are already living and working in Malta can be hired through a Change of Employer process, which bypasses several time-consuming steps in overseas recruitment. This means you do not have…

Malta’s labour market has never been more international. With domestic talent pools unable to keep pace with the island’s sustained economic growth, Maltese employers are increasingly turning to Third-Country Nationals to fill critical roles. But the decision to hire TCN talent is not simply a gap-filling exercise. For employers who understand the data, it is…

Ensuring that you have a fair hiring process is not just about following the law, but it is essential for reputation and success. To attract the best employees, avoid large fines, and create a more creative team, companies must understand and prevent hiring discrimination. Unfairness can hide in seemingly normal hiring steps that actually hold…

Malta has updated its Labour Migration Policy, with new rules being rolled out in phases from August 2025. The focus seems to be shifting from simply increasing foreign worker numbers to hiring based on specific skill sets. For businesses, this means tighter compliance requirements. Employers will face stricter obligations and tougher penalties under the new framework. The…