|
Job Discussion Forums
"The Internet's Meeting Place for ESL/EFL Students and Teachers from Around the World!"
|
| View previous topic :: View next topic |
| Author |
Message |
kitska
Joined: 01 Feb 2005
Posts: 1
|
 Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2005 2:41 am Post subject: Malta Employment Permits |
 |
|
Hi All,
I'm looking for a bit of information on working in Malta. I'm experienced and qualified (M.A., CELTA) and am looking to find out how easy (or difficult) it is to get an employment permit.
So far I've discovered that, as a British citizen, I do need a permit and that an employer must apply (i.e., I must have a job offer before being granted a permit). So...
1. Does anyone know if the Maltese government gives employment permits to ESL teachers?
2. How long does it take to receive a permit?
Thanks for any help you can give. |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
lajzar
Joined: 09 Feb 2003
Posts: 647
Location: Saitama-ken, Japan
|
| Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2005 12:27 am Post subject: |
|
|
From the Maltese government website:
| Quote: |
4. EMPLOYMENT LICENCES
It is Government's policy to grant employment licences in respect of expatriates only in exceptional circumstances. Such licences are issued to employers wishing to engage foreigners for a determined period and for a specific purpose, only after it has been ascertained that every effort has been made to engage a suitable Maltese citizen.
The Department for Citizenship and Expatriate Affairs is the organization responsible for the issue of such licences. An ad hoc Board, which is made up of representatives from different government departments and agencies and which is chaired by the Director of the said Department, examines applications for employment licences and gives its recommendations on the cases that are reviewed.
Licences are normally issued valid for one year and may be renewed further, obviously provided such requests are justified. In certain cases, where the foreigner is an investor in the manufacturing or financial services sectors and holds substantial shareholding in the enterprise, the relative licence may be issued on an indefinite basis.
The number of employment licence holders has fluctuated over the years. Such fluctuations could be linked, in general, to the degree of development, which the Island has undergone from time to time.
|
and, on the Malta-EU section...
| Quote: |
What about teachers from the EU who seek work in Malta?
Upon membership teachers from EU countries will be able to seek a job in Malta provided, of course, that their qualifications are recognised. However, as a result of negotiations on this point, for a period of seven years after membership, teachers from the EU would still require a work permit to be able to work in Malta. This can be refused if their number poses a serious threat to local jobs. The decision to block the work permit is taken unilaterally by the local authorities. After the seven-year period, in case of future difficulties, any threat to the local labour market can still be remedied, but this time in conjunction with the EU institutions and not by Malta acting on its own.
|
Basically, I think you will have to wait a few years yet, unless you have Maltese citizenship (like me). |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
|
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum
|
This page is maintained by the one and only Dave Sperling.
Contact Dave's ESL Cafe
Copyright © 2018 Dave Sperling. All Rights Reserved.
Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2002 phpBB Group
|
FAQ
Search
Memberlist
Usergroups
Register
Profile
Log in to check your private messages
Log in
