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Malta

Malta

Region: Europe

Employment Visa
Malta flagMalta

Employment Visa

PR Pathway Available

Long-stay work visa for third-country nationals with confirmed employment offer from a Maltese employer. Gateway to permanent residence.

DurationUp to 365 days
Time56 days
Estimated Cost150 EUR
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Single Permit
Malta flagMalta

Single Permit

PR Pathway Available

Combined residence and work permit for third-country nationals employed in Malta. Most common employment permit for non-EU workers.

Duration1 year
Time0-120 days
Estimated Cost600 EUR
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Training Visa
Malta flagMalta

Training Visa

Long-stay visa for third-country nationals undergoing vocational or professional training in Malta.

DurationUp to 365 days
Time56 days
Estimated Cost150 EUR
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Malaysia

Malaysia

Region: Asia

Employment Pass Category I
Malaysia flagMalaysia

Employment Pass Category I

Work visa for senior professionals and key positions with monthly salary of RM10,000 or above. Renewable and allows bringing dependents including spouse, children, and parents.

DurationUp to 5 years
Time28-56 days
Estimated CostFree
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Employment Pass Category II
Malaysia flagMalaysia

Employment Pass Category II

Work visa for managerial and professional positions with monthly salary between RM5,000-RM9,999. Renewable and permits bringing spouse and children as dependents.

DurationUp to 5 years
Time28-56 days
Estimated CostFree
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Employment Pass Category III
Malaysia flagMalaysia

Employment Pass Category III

Work visa for positions with monthly salary below RM5,000. Limited to two renewals and does not permit bringing dependents. For specialized skills not readily available locally.

DurationUp to 5 years
Time28-56 days
Estimated CostFree
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Professional Visit Pass (PVP)
Malaysia flagMalaysia

Professional Visit Pass (PVP)

Short-term work pass for foreign professionals providing expertise, training, or specialized services for up to 12 months. No local employment permitted, suitable for consultants, technical experts, and trainers.

DurationUp to 12 months
Time14-28 days
Estimated CostFree
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Visitor's Pass (Temporary Employment) - Foreign Workers
Malaysia flagMalaysia

Visitor's Pass (Temporary Employment) - Foreign Workers

Work permit for low-skilled and semi-skilled foreign workers in approved sectors. Valid 12 months, renewable up to 10 years. Tied to specific employer and sector (construction, plantation, manufacturing, services).

Duration12 months
Time28-42 days
Estimated CostFree
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Maldives

Maldives

Region: Asia

Work Visa (Resident Visa)
Maldives flagMaldives

Work Visa (Resident Visa)

Employment visa for foreign nationals with valid Employment Approval from Ministry of Human Resources. Required for all expatriates working in Maldives. Tied to employment contract.

DurationUp to 5 years
Time3 days
Estimated Cost50 MVR
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Mauritius

Mauritius

Region: Africa

Occupation Permit (Professional)
Mauritius flagMauritius

Occupation Permit (Professional)

PR Pathway Available

Combined work and residence permit for skilled professionals employed in Mauritius. Issued by Economic Development Board for 3 years or contract duration. Requires bachelor's degree and specific skill set.

DurationUp to 3 years
Time28-42 days
Estimated Cost50 USD
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Residence Permit for Employment
Mauritius flagMauritius

Residence Permit for Employment

Residence permit accompanying work permit for employed foreign nationals. Allows legal residence while working in Mauritius under employment contract.

DurationUp to 4 years
Time28-42 days
Estimated CostFree
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Short-Term Occupation Permit
Mauritius flagMauritius

Short-Term Occupation Permit

Work and residence permit for skilled professionals working on short-term contracts in Mauritius. Valid up to 9 months. For specialized expertise not available locally.

DurationUp to 9 months
Time21-28 days
Estimated Cost50 USD
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Work Permit
Mauritius flagMauritius

Work Permit

Work permit for foreign nationals in semi-skilled and unskilled employment positions. Issued by Ministry of Labour for blue-collar jobs. Valid up to 4 years, employer-sponsored.

DurationUp to 4 years
Time28-42 days
Estimated CostFree
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Young Professional Occupation Permit (YPOP)
Mauritius flagMauritius

Young Professional Occupation Permit (YPOP)

PR Pathway Available

Occupation permit for recent graduates from Mauritius tertiary institutions. For foreign students who completed undergraduate degree in Mauritius. Valid up to 3 years in AI, Biotech, Fintech, Robotics, Finance, or IT fields.

DurationUp to 3 years
Time14-28 days
Estimated Cost50 USD
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Mongolia

Mongolia

Region: Asia

Investor Representative Visa (B2)
Mongolia flagMongolia

Investor Representative Visa (B2)

PR Pathway Available

Residence permit for foreign nationals appointed as investor representatives or executives of foreign-invested companies in Mongolia.

Duration1 to 3 years
Time10-20 days
Estimated Cost100 USD
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Manufacturing and Service Industry Work Visa (C6)
Mongolia flagMongolia

Manufacturing and Service Industry Work Visa (C6)

PR Pathway Available

Work visa for foreign nationals in manufacturing and service industry sectors in Mongolia.

Duration1 to 3 years
Time10-20 days
Estimated Cost100 USD
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Personal Care and Services Work Visa (C10)
Mongolia flagMongolia

Personal Care and Services Work Visa (C10)

PR Pathway Available

Work visa for foreign nationals in personal care and household services sectors in Mongolia.

Duration1 to 3 years
Time10-20 days
Estimated Cost100 USD
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Science, Education, and Technology Work Visa (C2)
Mongolia flagMongolia

Science, Education, and Technology Work Visa (C2)

PR Pathway Available

Work visa for foreign nationals in science, education, and technology sectors in Mongolia. Includes academic and research positions.

Duration1 to 3 years
Time10-20 days
Estimated Cost100 USD
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Transport Sector Work Visa (C11)
Mongolia flagMongolia

Transport Sector Work Visa (C11)

PR Pathway Available

Work visa for foreign nationals in transport and logistics sectors in Mongolia, including drivers and export freight operations.

Duration1 to 3 years
Time10-20 days
Estimated Cost100 USD
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Mozambique

Mozambique

Region: Africa

Crew Visa (Maritime)
Mozambique flagMozambique

Crew Visa (Maritime)

Visa for maritime crew members working on ships and vessels. Available through e-visa platform for crew sign-on and off-boarding.

DurationDuration of vessel stay
Time5 days
Estimated Cost75 USD
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Work Visa (Long-term, over 90 days)
Mozambique flagMozambique

Work Visa (Long-term, over 90 days)

PR Pathway Available

Long-term work visa for employment lasting more than 90 days. Tied to work permit and employment contract. Renewable according to contract terms.

DurationUp to 2 years
Time30-90 days
Estimated Cost250 USD
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Work Visa (Short-term, up to 90 days)
Mozambique flagMozambique

Work Visa (Short-term, up to 90 days)

Short-term work visa for employment contracts up to 90 days. Requires work authorization from Ministry of Labor and employer sponsorship.

DurationUp to 90 days
Time30-90 days
Estimated Cost200 USD
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Namibia

Namibia

Region: Africa

Long-Term Employment Permit
Namibia flagNamibia

Long-Term Employment Permit

PR Pathway Available

Extended work permit for employment exceeding 6 months, issued for 1-3 years. Allows workers to reside and work in Namibia with employer sponsorship.

Duration1 to 2 years
Time56-70 days
Estimated Cost3200 NAD
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Short-Term Employment Permit (Work Visa)
Namibia flagNamibia

Short-Term Employment Permit (Work Visa)

Temporary work visa for short-term employment assignments up to 6 months. Requires employer sponsorship and proof of specialized skills not readily available in Namibia.

Duration3 to 6 months
Time14-21 days
Estimated Cost1600 NAD
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