Work in Malta from Asia
Malta's hotel and restaurant district around Sliema and St. Julian's hires housekeeping, kitchen, cleaning and restaurant support staff. English is an official language in Malta, so candidates with basic spoken English and hotel experience have an advantage.
National visa (Type D)
Issued under Malta's national laws.
2 years
Employment contract duration.
3–4 months*
*Estimate; depends on employer and authorities.
Malta jobs and salaries
| Position & duties | City | Target net / month |
|---|---|---|
| Housekeeping Worker Cleaning and preparing guest rooms, changing linen and towels, replenishing supplies, reporting maintenance issues. | Sliema | €1,250 |
| Assistant Waitress Supporting waiters, preparing tables, serving food and drinks under supervision and clearing tables. | St. Julian's | €1,300 |
| Kitchen Helper Helping chefs, preparing basic ingredients, washing equipment and following food hygiene rules. | Sliema | €1,250 |
| Cleaner Cleaning hotel, restaurant and commercial areas, handling waste and refilling supplies. | St. Julian's | €1,250 |
| Hotel/Hospitality Support Worker Supporting housekeeping, restaurant and service teams and daily hotel operations. | Sliema | €1,300 |
For Malta hospitality roles the stated salary is the basic net salary. Service charge, tips and approved overtime are extra where applicable.
Requirements: Hospitality, housekeeping or kitchen experience preferred, basic English, weekend and shift availability, professional attitude.
Why choose Malta
- English-speaking workplace in one of Europe's busiest tourism hubs
- Service charge, tips and approved overtime are paid on top of the basic net salary where applicable
- Ideal for candidates with Middle East or local hotel experience
What you need to apply
- Passport with enough validity for the process
- Updated CV
- Experience letters or employment references
- Educational or vocational certificates where applicable
- Police clearance and medical report where required
- Driving licence for delivery roles where required
Malta programme fees
Credit Program $5,348 + LKR 590,000
The partner's balance is deducted from your salary at about $624 a month for 6 months after you start work.
- Payment 1 · Documentation & government fees (15%)
Paid online directly to our UK partner$802 - Payment 2 · Work permit application (15%)
Paid online directly to our UK partner$802 - Payment 3 · EUROVISADESK service charge, after your visa is issued
Paid to EUROVISADESKLKR 590,000 - Payment 4 · Partner balance, deducted from salary over 6 months
Deducted from salary by the partner$3,744
Partner payments are shown in US dollars. The EUROVISADESK service charge is LKR 590,000, paid only after your visa is issued. Air tickets and embassy visa fees are not included. Salary deductions follow the destination country's wage-deduction laws.
Payments and refunds
- Payment 1 · Documentation and government fees are non-refundable once your application is filed.
- Payment 2 · If your visa is refused, the work permit payment is refunded, or moved to an application for another country if you prefer.
- Our service charge · Collected only after your visa is issued, so you never pay it for a refused visa.
- No refund · If the visa is refused because of the applicant, for example false, forged or missing documents, or a failed interview or medical, no money is refunded.
All terms are set out in a written agreement, prepared by a lawyer, signed by you and EUROVISADESK before you pay.
Malta work permit FAQ
How much is the salary for jobs in Malta?
Target net salaries for Malta roles range from €1,250 to €1,300 a month. The final figure is confirmed in your employment contract.
How much does the Malta work permit programme cost?
Under the Credit Program you pay our UK partner $802 at application and $802 after your work permit is approved. The balance of $3,744 is deducted from your salary over 6 months (about $624 a month) after you start work. The EUROVISADESK service charge is LKR 590,000, paid only after your visa is issued. Air tickets and embassy visa fees are separate.
How long does it take to get a Malta work visa?
Estimated processing is 3–4 months from registration, depending on the employer, the work-permit authority and the embassy.
Which visa will I get for Malta?
A national long-stay visa (Type D), issued under the destination country's laws, with a 2-year employment contract.
Can I choose the city in Malta?
Sliema & St. Julian's are priority recruitment locations. The employer and workplace are confirmed in your official employment documents, so a specific city cannot be guaranteed.