Europe is grappling with one of its biggest workforce shortages in decades. Recent EU labor surveys indicate that industries such as hospitality, construction, logistics, welding, and caregiving are highly sought after in countries such as Poland, Czech Republic, and Malta. International workers thus have a genuine opportunity to move in, establish careers, and acquire international exposure—all while advancing their horizons by working in Europe’s expanding industries.
If you’re looking at work abroad opportunities, and particularly work in Europe, Malta is definitely one to consider. Friendly islands, English widely spoken, and increasing demand in industries such as hospitality, services, and construction make it an attractive choice. Here’s what the figures tell us — and how you (with guidance from VIS) can make the transition a success.
In August 2023, there were 107,406 foreign workers on Malta’s payroll — 10,436 more non-Maltese employees than eight months before.
More than 105,000 foreign workers worked in Malta by the end of 2023; Administrative & Support Services, Accommodation & Food Services, and Construction were the biggest sectors to employ them.
Foreign labor now constitutes approximately 28.1% of Malta’s workforce based on MISCO’s Salaries & Benefits Report (2024/25).
Among restaurants and hotels, 61% of the staff are foreign nationals — a MHRA survey recently confirmed that. And, in 2023, the government released a record number of 28,000 work permits to non-EU workers. The majority of permits were of employment nature. The foreign population increased to approximately 158,368 (non-EU nationals) by the end 2023.
These are usually 1-year contracts, 40 hours/week, with all providing food facilities during job hours.
Malta has two official languages — Maltese and English — and English is universally employed in business, hospitality, and tourist industries. That makes it less of a barrier for non-EU applicants.
The local unemployment rate is low (3.2% as of Q2/2024) which means employers rely heavily on foreign workers to fill roles local workers often don’t apply for.
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Malta issued a record number of permits for foreigners in 2023, showing that policy is accommodating. There are permit routes for many non-EU employees. VIS can assist in navigating these.
Accommodation & Food Services has almost 14,923 foreign employees. Construction has ≈ 10,409 foreign workers. Administrative & Support Services has the biggest proportion of foreign workers.
Malta has a warm Mediterranean climate, good connectivity (sea/flight), English assistance, and relative security. And, most employer positions come with benefits such as complimentary meals, accommodation choices, or help in arranging them. This tends to more than compensate for cost of living.
Here at VIS, we make your journey to working in Malta as easy as possible:
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