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Key Employee Initiative Application (KEI)

The Key Employee Initiative (KEI) programme, recently approved by the Maltese authorities, is designed for highly qualified Third-Country Nationals (TCNs).

This programme applies to managerial and highly technical positions that necessitate relevant qualifications or substantial experience related to the job being offered in Malta.

Download the Key Employee Initiative Application (KEI) PDF here.

Eligibility

In order for a TCN to submit a KEI application, s/he has to be in possession of the following eligibility criteria:

  • To receive an annual gross salary of at least Eur30,000 per annum;
  • To provide certified copies of relevant qualifications, warrants or the necessary work experience of at least three (3) years;
  • To submit a declaration by the prospective employer in Malta stating that the applicant has the necessary credentials to perform the duties being assigned.

Submission of application

Applications can be submitted either whilst the TCN is in Malta or by the prospective employer in Malta whilst the TCN is still abroad.

Further documentation and clarification may be required by the competent authorities upon submission of application.

Timeframe

The Authority should provide preliminary feedback within five (5) working days only from the date of submission of the KEI application. Therefore, the entire procedure is “faster” than that the standard single work permit procedure outlined above.

Authorised Mandatory

According to Maltese law, all applicants must appoint an Authorised Registered Mandatory (ARM) or an Accredited Agent to submit their applications on their behalf. Dr. Mark George Hyzler is an accredited agent and ARM and is fully licensed to manage and submit applications efficiently and in compliance with the law.

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