Immigration and Social Security.

Immigration Support

As part of your relocation support, the Global Mobility team will engage a trusted immigration vendor to assist you and your family with securing the necessary work and residence permits. They will guide you through the process and ensure all required documentation is handled efficiently.  

As part of your relocation support, the Global Mobility team will engage a trusted immigration vendor to assist you and your family in securing the necessary work and residence permits. The vendor will guide you through each step of the process and ensure that all required documentation is managed efficiently.

Below is a general overview of the permit application process. Please note that more detailed, personalised guidance will be provided during your immigration consultation call. We recommend waiting for that session before taking any action or making travel arrangements.

Non EU Citizen

As a Non-EU national relocating to Malta, we will assist you in applying for your EU Blue Card (work permit)

📋 Procedure Overview

  1. Document Collection & Application Drafting (1–2 weeks): Submit via Identità Portal once all documents are ready.

  2. In-Principle Approval: Expected ~20 days post-submission.

  3. Relocation to Malta: Includes health check (if needed) and biometrics appointment.

🏢 Corporate Documents Required from Flutter

  • 📄 Work Contract: Must include salary (€35,000+) and duration; signed by both parties.

  • 🧾 Position Description: Use official template; must align with contract terms.

  • ✅ Jobsplus Declaration of Suitability: Complete, sign, and stamp using official form.

  • 🩺 Health Insurance Certificate: €100,000+ coverage for the first year, valid in Malta and EU.

👤 Personal Documents Required from Employee

  • 🛂 Passport Copy: Full PDF, valid for 8+ months.

  • 📑 CV: Europass format, signed.

  • 🎓 Qualifications: Degree and transcript to be certified via MQRIC; employee must provide contact details.

  • 🏠 Residential Address: Email current UK address to Jessica.

⏳ Next Steps

  1. Immediate: Flutter to prepare and share corporate documents.

  2. Parallel: Employee to provide personal documents to Heart Relocation.

  3. Final Review: Application assembled once all documents are received and Malta entity setup is complete.

  4. Submission: Triggers 20-day processing period.

🤝 Support Provided

Templates, document review, coordination, and communication with authorities will be managed. A call can be arranged to clarify contract requirements.

To get started, please begin preparing the necessary documents. If needed, we can also schedule a brief call to review contract requirements. 

 Please don't hesitate to contact Heart Relocation with any questions regarding the corporate documentation requirements. We're here to ensure a smooth process for both you and Flutter.

Social Security Set Up Support

As part of your relocation support, the Global Mobility team will assist you and your family with completing and securing social security and tax identification numbers. They will guide you through the process and ensure all required documentation is handled efficiently.  

Non EU Citizen

As a Non-EU national relocating to Malta, we will assist you in applying for your Social Security Number (SSN) and Tax Identification Number (TIN).

📄 Required Documents:

For SSN:

  • Passport (bio page)

  • Residence Card or Interim Receipt from Identità

  • JobsPlus Engagement Form

  • Work Contract / Offer Letter

  • Employment License / Work Permit

For TIN:

  • Full Maltese address

  • Father’s name

  • Email and mobile number (to be linked to TIN)

  • Date of arrival and employment

  • Signed Taxpayer Declaration Form

  • Employer details

We’re coordinating with Flutter to confirm the hiring notification to the Labour Authorities.

⏳ Timeline:

Once all documents are submitted, processing typically takes up to 2 weeks, though authorities may request additional information.

✅ Next Steps:

Please begin gathering the required documents. we will handle the application submissions and notify you once the SSN and TIN are issued. Let us know once you receive them.

Feel free to reach out with any questions — We are here to help make the process smooth.

EU Citizen

As an EU national relocating to Malta, I’ll assist you in applying for your Social Security Number (SSN) and Tax Identification Number (TIN).

📄 Required Documents:

For SSN:

  • Passport (bio page)

  • JobsPlus Engagement Form

  • Work Contract / Offer Letter

For TIN (after SSN is issued):

  • Maltese SSN

  • Full Maltese address

  • Father’s name

  • Email and mobile number (linked to TIN)

  • Date of arrival and employment

  • Signed Taxpayer Declaration Form

  • Employer details

We’re coordinating with Flutter to confirm the hiring notification to the Labour Authorities.

⏳ Timeline:

The full process typically takes up to 2 weeks, but the TIN application can only proceed once the SSN is issued. Authorities may request additional information.

✅ Next Steps:

Please begin gathering the required documents. We will submit the applications on your behalf and notify you once the SSN and TIN are issued. Let us know once you receive them.

Feel free to reach out with any questions — We are here to help make the process smooth.

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FAQs

  • Yes, unless you're an EU/EEA citizen. UK citizens need a Single Permit, which Flutter will apply for.

  • Typically 2–3 months from application to approval.

  • You may qualify for Malta’s Nomad Residence Permit if you earn at least €42,000/year and work for a non-Maltese company.

  • No — there’s a double-taxation treaty. You’ll only pay tax in Malta if you live and work there.

  • EY will provide all the information you need as part of their support package provided to Flutter. Different tax rates apply based on salary bands and whether you are single, married or have children. The maximum rate of tax in Malta is 35%

  • The EU Blue Card is a residence and work permit for highly skilled non-EU nationals allowing you to live and work in Malta.

  • You must have higher professional qualifications (usually a bachelor’s degree or 5 years of professional experience), a valid employment contract for at least 6 months, meet the minimum salary threshold (1.5 x the average gross annual salary published by the National Statistics office in the Labour force survey) €35.000,00 + per year, and have health insurance with a minimum coverage limit of €100,000, providing medical treatment including out-patients and hospitalisation coverage in Malta and, if necessary, in other European Countries.

  • The maximum processing time is 90 days after the application is filed together with all the supporting documents

  • Yes, you can bring your spouse and dependent children to Malta under family reunification rules (subject to Immigration Authorities evaluation and approval). The family application can be filed once the Sponsor applicant (Employee) gets the Approval in Principle for the EU Blue Card Application 

  • Maltese authorities do not generally recognise long-term relationships for family reunification visas if you are unmarried and have no minor children. If you aren’t married, please contact global.mobility@flutter.com  to obtain guidance. Each case is examined individually. Married spouses (spouse with twenty-one years of age and is engaged in a monogamous marriage by law) are automatically eligible

  • Family members are eligible to apply for a residence permit as dependents, which allows them to live in Malta. However, this permit does not automatically grant the right to work.

  • No, dependents do not automatically have the right to work. They need to apply for a separate work permit if they want to be employed.

  • Yes. Enrolment in a private school is compulsory for non-EU children moving to Malta for the first time, if they are of compulsory school age (5 to 16 years). For permit renewals, proof of enrolment is still required but can refer to either a private or public school.

  • The immigration vendor handling your case will provide you with a detailed list of required documents. Meanwhile, you can find guidance on the application process and an overview of the necessary documents in the immigration section on the Global Mobility Microsite.

  • While processing times can differ case by case, the standard timeframe is up to 90 days after submitting the complete application.

  • Equal working conditions to Maltese nationals, family reunification, eligibility for permanent residency, and mobility within the EU