Budget 2027AnnouncedBudget measure
Cost of living adjustment (COLA) 2027
The 2027 cost of living adjustment is announced at €6.41 per week, up from €4.66 per week in 2026.
€6.41 per week
Speech printed p. 16 · PDF p. 20
Budget measure
Non-EU work permit fees 2027
The new non-EU work permit application fee rises from €600 to €800, and a new €400 annual infrastructure contribution applies to new applications and renewals, with an under-18 exemption.
Budget 2027Announced
Amount
€800 application; €400 annual contribution
Previous
€600 application
Effective from
Awaiting guidance
What it means
Some other permit types were also revised. This guide does not assume total fees for every permit or residence category until cross-checked with the authorities.
Affects: TCNs & foreign residents, Employers.
Who qualifies and what is excluded
- Infrastructure contribution applies to new applications and renewals.
- Exception: People under 18 are exempt from the infrastructure contribution.
Still to be confirmed
- Renewal application fee.
- Who is liable to pay: employer or worker.
Estimate it
Sources
- Diskors tal-Budget 2027, Ministry for Finance (Malta), 2026-10-26. Printed p. 29 (PDF p. 33)
Related measures
Budget 2027AnnouncedBudget measure
Minimum wage increase 2027
The national minimum wage rises by €10.41 per week in 2027. This figure already includes the €6.41 COLA.
€10.41 per week (including COLA)
Speech printed p. 18 · PDF p. 22
Budget 2027AnnouncedBudget measure
Free public transport eligibility 2027
From 2027 free public transport is restricted to Maltese and Gozitan residents, resident EU nationals and long-term residents.
Speech printed p. 30 · PDF p. 34