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Hello and welcome.

In this video we will talk about the legal steps you need to take before and

after coming to Malta to work.

We will explain visas, work and residency, permits and your rights under

law against discrimination.

Let's start.

If you are from outside the European Union you may need a visa to enter

You must apply for this before travelling.

The Maltese embassy or consulate can guide you.

When you have a job offer, your employer will usually apply for your work

permit.

This is sometimes called the single permit.

It allows you to live and work in Malta.

You will need a valid passport, your job contract, proof of accommodation and

health insurance.

After arriving, you must apply for a residency permit.

This shows you are allowed to stay in Malta.

You are to submit your application at Identitar.

You must keep your documents safe and renew them before they expire, as per

Identitar guidelines.

You can only work in the job listed on your permit unless you get permission to

change.

In Malta, the law protects you from unfair treatment.

The Constitution of Malta, Article 45, says no one can discriminate against you

because of your race, place of origin, political opinion, colour, religion or

sex.

The Equality for Men and Women Act, Chapter 456, says men and women must be

treated equally, especially at work.

The Employment and Industrial Relations Act, Chapter 452, says you cannot be

treated unfairly in hiring, promotion, working conditions, or if your job ends

because of your race or ethnicity.

The Criminal Code makes it a crime to promote racial hatred or to act

because of race or nationality.

If a crime is motivated by racism or xenophobia,

The punishment is more serious, Article 83b.

The equal treatment of person's order also covers employment, education,

and social protection.

The National Commission for the Promotion of Equality, NCPE, makes sure

rules are followed.

Key Reminders Always keep copies of your documents.

Apply early for renewals to avoid problems.

You have the right to work in safe and fair conditions.

No one can treat you unfairly because of your race, religion, gender or

nationality.

If you face discrimination, you can speak to your employer, a trade union,

National Commission for the Promotion of Equality, NCPE, or the Department of

Industrial and Employment Relations.

Now you know about visas, work and residency permits and your rights in

Follow the rules, keep your documents safe and remember that the law protects

you.

Thank you for watching.

See you in the next video.