Questions for lawyers Found 20

I’m looking into moving to Malta for work and I’ve heard there might be a minimum salary threshold that has to be met for a work-based residence permit to actually be approved. Is this true, and does it apply to all types of jobs or only certain sectors?

My employer has submitted my Single Permit application and I’m currently in Malta, but the application is still being processed. My employer is keen for me to start working right away rather than waiting for full approval. Is it actually legal for me to begin working before the permit is formally approved?

I work remotely for a company based outside Malta and I’m considering relocating to Malta while continuing that same remote job. I’ve heard about a specific residence permit designed for remote workers rather than the standard employment-based route. What does this actually require?

My residence permit in Malta, tied to my current employment, is due to expire in a couple of months and I want to make sure I renew it properly and on time. What’s the general process, and how far in advance should I actually be starting this?

I have a connecting flight through Malta as part of a longer journey, with a layover of several hours before my onward flight. I’m a non-EU national and I’m wondering whether I actually need any kind of visa or permit just to transit through, even though I’m not planning to leave the airport or stay in Malta.

My application for a short-stay Schengen visa to visit Malta was recently refused, without much explanation given. I had genuine reasons for wanting to visit and I feel the refusal may not have been entirely fair. Is there anything I can actually do to challenge this decision?

I’ve heard about people being deported from Malta and I want to understand, in general terms, under what circumstances someone could actually face deportation, particularly whether this only applies to serious criminal matters or whether immigration status issues alone could lead to this outcome.

I currently hold a residence permit in Malta tied to my specific job and employer, but I’ve just been made redundant. I’m worried about what this means for my ability to stay in Malta and whether I have any grace period to find new employment before my legal status is affected.

I’ve been legally residing in Malta for a number of years now on various residence permits, and I’m wondering whether I might now be eligible to apply for Maltese citizenship through naturalisation, given how long I’ve actually lived here.

I applied for permanent, long-term residence status in Malta after living here for several years on temporary permits, but the application was refused with only a brief explanation. I want to understand whether I have a genuine option to appeal this, or whether I would need to start again from scratch with a fresh application.