{"id":2921,"date":"2026-04-14T06:19:30","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T06:19:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/justandtrueimmigration.com\/blog\/?p=2921"},"modified":"2026-04-14T06:19:30","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T06:19:30","slug":"malta-immigration-update-april-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/justandtrueimmigration.com\/blog\/malta-immigration-update-april-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Malta Immigration Update April 2026: New Work Permit Rules, Skills Pass &amp; Residency Reforms"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2921\" class=\"elementor elementor-2921\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b9764c1 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b9764c1\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48d7c8b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"48d7c8b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"142\" data-end=\"306\">Malta has rolled out major immigration changes in April 2026, and the direction is very clear\u2014stricter rules, better worker preparation, and a fully digital system.<\/p><p data-start=\"308\" data-end=\"498\">If you are planning to work or settle in Malta, this is no longer a \u201csimple apply and go\u201d process. The system now expects applicants to be prepared even before they submit their application.<\/p><p data-start=\"500\" data-end=\"665\">From mandatory training courses to digital health checks and tighter documentation rules, Malta is building a more controlled and quality-focused immigration system.<\/p><p data-start=\"667\" data-end=\"714\">Let\u2019s break it down in simple, practical terms.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31661c5 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"31661c5\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-092779c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"092779c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Mandatory \u201cSkills Pass\u201d Course Is Now Required<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bb5d0b3 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"bb5d0b3\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-444ab98 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"444ab98\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"772\" data-end=\"931\">One of the biggest changes in 2026 is the introduction of a mandatory pre-departure integration course, known as the <strong data-start=\"889\" data-end=\"930\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Skills Pass<\/span><\/span><\/strong>.<\/p><h5 data-start=\"933\" data-end=\"961\">What is the Skills Pass?<\/h5><p data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"1065\">It is a training program that all first-time work permit applicants must complete <strong data-start=\"1045\" data-end=\"1064\">before applying<\/strong>.<\/p><h5 data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1092\">What does it include?<\/h5><ul data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1210\"><li data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1125\">Basic English communication<\/li><li data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1145\">Living in Malta<\/li><li data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1187\">Workplace rights and responsibilities<\/li><li data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1210\">Cultural awareness<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1237\">The course also includes:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1309\"><li data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1280\">Training sessions (around 20\u201324 hours)<\/li><li data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1295\">Assessment<\/li><li data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1309\">Interview<\/li><\/ul><h5 data-start=\"1311\" data-end=\"1319\">Cost<\/h5><ul data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1338\"><li data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1338\">Around <strong data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1338\">\u20ac250<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><h5 data-start=\"1340\" data-end=\"1365\">Who does it apply to?<\/h5><ul data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1472\"><li data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1427\">Initially introduced for tourism and hospitality workers<\/li><li data-start=\"1428\" data-end=\"1472\">Now gradually expanding to other sectors<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1474\" data-end=\"1576\">\ud83d\udc49 This means you cannot directly apply for a work permit anymore\u2014you must first complete this course.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ef2dd6 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4ef2dd6\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-53dc9ac elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"53dc9ac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Fully Digital Health Screening from May 2026<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a0c0cf9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a0c0cf9\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9759052 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9759052\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1632\" data-end=\"1709\">Malta is also moving towards a completely digital health verification system.<\/p><p data-start=\"1711\" data-end=\"1732\">From <strong data-start=\"1716\" data-end=\"1731\">May 4, 2026<\/strong>:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1734\" data-end=\"1836\"><li data-start=\"1734\" data-end=\"1783\">All health checks must be submitted digitally<\/li><li data-start=\"1784\" data-end=\"1836\">Paper medical reports will no longer be accepted<\/li><\/ul><h5 data-start=\"1838\" data-end=\"1865\">Who does this apply to?<\/h5><ul data-start=\"1867\" data-end=\"1975\"><li data-start=\"1867\" data-end=\"1885\">New applicants<\/li><li data-start=\"1886\" data-end=\"1910\">Work permit renewals<\/li><li data-start=\"1911\" data-end=\"1931\">Job change cases<\/li><li data-start=\"1932\" data-end=\"1975\">Even applicants from low-risk countries<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1977\" data-end=\"2004\">This change is designed to:<\/p><ul data-start=\"2005\" data-end=\"2073\"><li data-start=\"2005\" data-end=\"2028\">Speed up processing<\/li><li data-start=\"2029\" data-end=\"2045\">Reduce fraud<\/li><li data-start=\"2046\" data-end=\"2073\">Improve record accuracy<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"2075\" data-end=\"2171\">\ud83d\udc49 Applicants must ensure their medical reports are uploaded correctly through official systems.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cd4fc8b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"cd4fc8b\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b4d8f0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2b4d8f0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Work Permit Process Is Now More Strict<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74edb31 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"74edb31\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d96ffad elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d96ffad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"2221\" data-end=\"2282\">Malta has tightened several steps in the work permit process.<\/p><h5 data-start=\"2284\" data-end=\"2315\">Key Changes You Should Know<\/h5><ul data-start=\"2317\" data-end=\"2607\"><li data-start=\"2317\" data-end=\"2382\"><strong data-start=\"2319\" data-end=\"2350\">Original documents required<\/strong> during biometric appointments<\/li><li data-start=\"2383\" data-end=\"2460\"><strong data-start=\"2385\" data-end=\"2439\">Health insurance must be uploaded by the applicant<\/strong> (not the employer)<\/li><li data-start=\"2461\" data-end=\"2535\">Visa must be applied within <strong data-start=\"2491\" data-end=\"2533\">60 days of Approval in Principle (AIP)<\/strong><\/li><li data-start=\"2536\" data-end=\"2607\">New system introduced for extending temporary \u201cblue paper\u201d receipts<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"2609\" data-end=\"2685\">These changes may seem small, but they can directly affect your application.<\/p><p data-start=\"2687\" data-end=\"2757\">\ud83d\udc49 Missing deadlines or documents can now lead to delays or rejection.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c23f80e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c23f80e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be62fdc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"be62fdc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Citizenship System Moving Towards Merit-Based Approach<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c612ac2 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c612ac2\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b133f77 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b133f77\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"2823\" data-end=\"2895\">Malta is clearly shifting away from purely investment-based citizenship.<\/p><p data-start=\"2897\" data-end=\"2926\">In 2026, the focus is now on:<\/p><ul data-start=\"2928\" data-end=\"2994\"><li data-start=\"2928\" data-end=\"2938\">Skills<\/li><li data-start=\"2939\" data-end=\"2953\">Innovation<\/li><li data-start=\"2954\" data-end=\"2983\">Professional contribution<\/li><li data-start=\"2984\" data-end=\"2994\">Talent<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"2996\" data-end=\"3150\">This means applicants who can contribute to Malta\u2019s economy or society will have a stronger chance compared to those relying only on financial investment.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f3f9ba5 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f3f9ba5\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7835de4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7835de4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP) Update<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65b91ad e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"65b91ad\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d2ac926 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d2ac926\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"3211\" data-end=\"3321\">The <strong data-start=\"3215\" data-end=\"3263\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Malta Permanent Residence Programme<\/span><\/span> (MPRP)<\/strong> remains one of the main pathways for long-term residency.<\/p><h5 data-start=\"3323\" data-end=\"3347\">Updated Requirements<\/h5><ul data-start=\"3349\" data-end=\"3443\"><li data-start=\"3349\" data-end=\"3401\">Property purchase: Minimum <strong data-start=\"3378\" data-end=\"3390\">\u20ac350,000<\/strong><br data-start=\"3390\" data-end=\"3393\" \/><strong data-start=\"3393\" data-end=\"3399\">OR<\/strong><\/li><li data-start=\"3402\" data-end=\"3443\">Annual rent: Around <strong data-start=\"3424\" data-end=\"3443\">\u20ac12,000\u2013\u20ac14,000<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"3445\" data-end=\"3470\">Additional costs include:<\/p><ul data-start=\"3471\" data-end=\"3518\"><li data-start=\"3471\" data-end=\"3518\">Government contribution: Around <strong data-start=\"3505\" data-end=\"3516\">\u20ac60,000<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><h5 data-start=\"3520\" data-end=\"3539\">Processing Time<\/h5><ul data-start=\"3541\" data-end=\"3575\"><li data-start=\"3541\" data-end=\"3575\">Usually around <strong data-start=\"3558\" data-end=\"3575\">4 to 6 months<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"3577\" data-end=\"3679\">\ud83d\udc49 The program is still active, but applicants should expect stricter checks and documentation review.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6fc1ff8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6fc1ff8\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b64011 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2b64011\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Labour Market Policy Changes Continue<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9758614 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9758614\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-279eb30 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"279eb30\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"3728\" data-end=\"3832\">Malta started reforming its labour migration system in 2025, and those changes are continuing into 2026.<\/p><h5 data-start=\"3834\" data-end=\"3854\">What\u2019s Changing?<\/h5><ul data-start=\"3856\" data-end=\"3959\"><li data-start=\"3856\" data-end=\"3886\">Stronger background checks<\/li><li data-start=\"3887\" data-end=\"3924\">More detailed application reviews<\/li><li data-start=\"3925\" data-end=\"3959\">Higher compliance expectations<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"3961\" data-end=\"3976\">The goal is to:<\/p><ul data-start=\"3977\" data-end=\"4073\"><li data-start=\"3977\" data-end=\"4004\">Attract skilled workers<\/li><li data-start=\"4005\" data-end=\"4038\">Reduce misuse of work permits<\/li><li data-start=\"4039\" data-end=\"4073\">Ensure fair working conditions<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f0b84a3 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f0b84a3\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9cc3713 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9cc3713\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">EU Nationals Exemption (For Now)<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-87035c4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"87035c4\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-046bb1d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"046bb1d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"4117\" data-end=\"4140\">It\u2019s important to note:<\/p><ul data-start=\"4142\" data-end=\"4270\"><li data-start=\"4142\" data-end=\"4212\">The Skills Pass requirement does <strong data-start=\"4177\" data-end=\"4210\">not yet apply to EU nationals<\/strong><\/li><li data-start=\"4213\" data-end=\"4270\">This exemption is expected to continue until <strong data-start=\"4260\" data-end=\"4268\">2027<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"4272\" data-end=\"4349\">This means non-EU applicants are currently the main focus of these new rules.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e4a8dd9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e4a8dd9\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-381f514 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"381f514\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Final Thoughts<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50d93f5 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"50d93f5\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-03cd103 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"03cd103\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"5064\" data-end=\"5156\">Malta\u2019s immigration system in 2026 is no longer just about eligibility\u2014it\u2019s about readiness.<\/p><p data-start=\"5158\" data-end=\"5284\">The country is clearly moving toward a <strong data-start=\"5197\" data-end=\"5238\">skills-first, compliance-driven model<\/strong>, where only well-prepared applicants succeed.<\/p><p data-start=\"5286\" data-end=\"5339\">If you are planning to apply, the strategy is simple:<\/p><p data-start=\"5341\" data-end=\"5464\"><strong data-start=\"5341\" data-end=\"5464\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justandtrueimmigration.com\/countries\/Europe\">Prepare early, complete all requirements<\/a> (especially Skills Pass), and ensure your documents are accurate and complete.<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"5466\" data-end=\"5497\">Because now, in Malta\u2019s system:<\/p><p data-start=\"5499\" data-end=\"5584\">\ud83d\udc49 <strong data-start=\"5502\" data-end=\"5584\">Preparation before application is just as important as the application itself.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Malta has rolled out major immigration changes in April 2026, and the direction is very clear\u2014stricter rules, better worker preparation, and a fully digital system. If you are planning to work or settle in Malta, this is no longer a \u201csimple apply and go\u201d process. 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