Nepali citizens moving to Republic of Malta
Nepali nationals typically move to Republic of Malta through its standard work, study, family, and skilled-migration routes rather than through a dedicated bilateral scheme. Eligibility and processing times are set by Identita (Malta), so check each route below for its primary source.
We cover 3 Malta routes — 1 can be started without a job offer, and 2 lead to permanent residence.
Tourist entry
No. Nepali nationals require a visa to enter Republic of Malta, even for short tourism. A separate residence or work route is required for long-term stay.
Treaty & bilateral memberships
No nationality-specific treaty routes apply.
Consular processing: a Republic of Malta consulate or visa application centre in your country of residence
What this means for Nepali citizens
Of the 3 Republic of Malta routes we cover, 1 can be started without an employer sponsor and 2 can lead to permanent residence. Expect a language test or qualification-recognition step, since language alignment is only partial.
All Republic of Malta routes open to Nepali applicants
General routes available to all nationalities. Click any to read the full guide.
Single Permit
Malta’s main combined employment licence and residence permit for third-country nationals working more than 6 months.
Job offer required · Leads to permanent residence
Specialist Employee Initiative
Fast-track Maltese employment route for skilled third-country nationals who do not qualify under KEI but meet SEI criteria.
Job offer required · Leads to permanent residence
Nomad Residence Permit
Malta residence permit for non-EU remote workers serving foreign employers, companies or clients.
No job offer needed · Temporary
Frequently asked questions
Can Nepali citizens enter Republic of Malta without a visa?+
No. Nepali nationals require a visa to enter Republic of Malta, even for short tourism. A separate residence or work route is required for long-term stay.
Which Republic of Malta visa routes are best suited to Nepali applicants?+
Nepali nationals typically move to Republic of Malta through its standard work, study, family, and skilled-migration routes rather than through a dedicated bilateral scheme. Eligibility and processing times are set by Identita (Malta), so check each route below for its primary source.
Where do Nepali applicants typically apply for a Republic of Malta visa?+
Applications are typically processed at a Republic of Malta consulate or visa application centre in your country of residence. Some digital and in-country applications can be filed directly with Republic of Malta's immigration authority without a consular visit.
Do Nepali citizens need a job offer to move to Republic of Malta?+
Not necessarily. 1 of the 3 Republic of Malta routes we cover can be started without an employer sponsor, while the rest need a sponsoring employer or job offer. If you do not have an offer yet, the no-sponsor routes are the place to start.
Can Nepali citizens get permanent residence in Republic of Malta?+
Yes. 2 of the 3 Republic of Malta routes we cover lead toward settlement or permanent residence; the others are temporary. Timelines vary by route, so check the settlement detail on each visa page.