EU Blue Card: For highly qualified non-EU workers meeting wage & qualification thresholds.
Key Requirements & Eligibility
Requirement
Details
Job offer from a Maltese employer
Must be a valid contract with duties, salary, start date specified.
Minimum salary / qualification
For example: under KEI roles, minimum annual gross salary required (≈ €30,000+ for KEI as of recent info). Single Permit also has thresholds depending on industry.
Proof of skills / experience
Relevant work history, professional qualifications; references.
Passport & document validity
Passport valid for some months ahead; photos; sometimes medical / health certificate; clean criminal record.
Accommodation proof
Lease agreement or other proof of where you’ll stay.
Employer responsibilities
Employer must often show they couldn’t fill position locally (labor market test or job advertisement); be registered and compliant with social security / taxes.
Application Process & Timeline
Secure a job offer & employer sponsorship.
Employer or worker submits required documents via Identità / JobsPlus / relevant Maltese authorities.
Depending on the permit: Single Permit application, KEI, or Blue Card route.
Pay application fees.
Wait for processing. Standard times are 2-3 months for many work permits; KEI may be faster under certain conditions.
How Dogpay Helps with Work Visa Payments & Settlements
Scenario
Common Payment Challenges
How Dogpay Adds Value
Employer fees / visa application payments
Fees may need to be paid in foreign currency or from abroad; fluctuations or hidden bank fees; delays can impact start date.
Dogpay supports multi-currency transfers, shows all fees upfront, enables faster cross-border payments; you can budget and lock exchange rates in advance.
Document translation / medical checks / legal verification
These are small but important payments, sometimes with international vendors; collecting receipts and validating payment history can be tedious.
Dogpay allows you to manage and track these payments; keep digital receipts; see total cost, avoid overpaying due to FX or extra charges.
Relocation & initial living costs
You may need to pay for accommodation deposits, flights, furnishing, transport, which can be large sums; timing matters.
Dogpay lets you schedule or initiate these large payments smoothly; reduces uncertainty over how much is needed; ensures funds arrive in time; avoids surprise fees.
Salary remittance / foreign-to-local fund conversion
If your income or support funds are overseas, converting or remitting may incur high fees; exchange rates can be unfavorable.
Dogpay gives clearer visibility on exchange rates; reduces hidden costs; can streamline sending money from abroad; helps manage personal financial flows with fewer surprises.
