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Dearer Work Permits Hit Kitchens That Rely On Foreign Staff

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Dearer Work Permits Hit Kitchens That Rely On Foreign Staff

Budget 2027 raises permit fees for non-EU workers. Employers say Malta's hospitality trade depends on them.

  • Budget 2027 lifts the first work permit fee for non-EU workers from €600 to €800.
  • Yearly renewals rise from €150 to €400, plus a new €400 infrastructure contribution.
  • Non-EU workers make up over 70% of staff in catering and hospitality.
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