Converting a student permit to work permit

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Chamara BorelessaNew member23 November 2025 17:16:04

Im from Sri Lanka and Im thinking of pursuing a Masters abroad.One of the places that came to my mind was Malta.But I want have clear infomation the possibility of converting a study permit into a work permit in Malta after studies.I would like to hear real cases about the difficulties and possibilities on converting a student permit to a work permit.

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CherylModerator27 November 2025 05:39:52

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Chamara Borelessa,

Welcome to 大咖福利影院馃槈

Just dropping a note to bring this thread back to the top.

Cheers,

Cheryl

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Evreham Contributor

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EvrehamContributor11 December 2025 10:31:21

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If you would like to work while you are following a course, you must have an e-residence permit. You must not exceed 20 working hours a week.

Once you complete your studies, it is not a case of simply converting a student permit to a work permit and the searching for work. You must first find a job and then apply for the work permit, as the permit is linked to that particular employer and role.

Finding work would obviously depend on the skills you can offer. Any employer must prove that they have first searched for a Maltese or EU citizen and there was no skilled candidate to fill the vacancy, to justify the need for additional non-EU workers prior to the issuance of a work permit.

Additionally, there is a new rule dictating聽 the allowed quota recommended for additional non-EU staff any employer has the right to employ, proportionate to the company size.

Good luck with your studies.