Europe
Malta
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In Malta, pre-employment background screening checks that involve checking an individual's references, identity, address, credit and financial history, and medical screening are generally permissible. Employers should follow local laws and regulations regarding data privacy and protection, and obtain necessary consent before conducting any background checks.
Background check summary
References: permissible
Identity: permissible
Address: permissible
Credit/financial checks: permissible
Medical screening: permissible
Zinc's background check turnaround times
Please note these background check turnaround times are averages for the country. Actual check times may vary and depend on a number of factors including the resident country's process time as well as the candidate's document submission speed.
Financial (mins)
20
Criminal (days)
10
Media (mins)
14
Reference (days)
2
identity (mins)
140
Education (days)
12.57
Address (days)
2
Sanctions (mins)
25
Right-to-work rules
Rules apply for citizens as well as non-citizens working in the country
National ID Accepted?
Yes
Passport
Yes
Other passport accepted?
EEA + Swiss passport
Any other routes (any type of citizen)
Non EEA + Swiss:Work permitResidence permit
Body name
Ministry of Home Affairs
Foreign Citizens
Non EEA + Swiss:Work permitResidence permit
Natural citizens: Alternative routes
N/A
Country details
Birthrate
10.22
Population
441,543
capital
Valletta
GDP ($/capita)
17700
TLD
.mt
developed/developing
Developed
Currency
Euro
Net migration
2.07
Literacy(%)
92.8
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