Single Permit / Key Employee Initiative
Single Permit / Key Employee Initiative is a residence route in Malta (اشتغال). Employer applies to Identità; KEI fast track (~5 days) for managers/specialists with salary above threshold (~€45k? verify); EU Blue Card for graduates.
Requirements at a glance
Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 5 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 7 years.
How holders are taxed
Remittance basis; 15% flat for qualifying highly qualified employees
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| دسته | اشتغال |
|---|---|
| سرمایهگذاری | — |
| هزینهها (خانواده) | — |
| درآمد / سال | — |
| دارایی | — |
| حداقل اقامت | — |
| اقامت دائم | 5 |
| تابعیت | 7 |
| کار | yes |
| واجدان شرایط | non-EU/EEA/CH nationals |
| مالیات | Remittance basis; 15% flat for qualifying highly qualified employees |
| تا تاریخ | 2026-10 |
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