What happened?
A change in designation must be notified through the appropriate Identità application. Identità warns that failure to notify a change of position or employer may result in revocation of the residence permit.
Why does it matter?
The Single Permit is tied not only to the employer but also to the authorised designation.
Who is affected?
Single Permit holders changing role or designation with the same employer.
What should you do?
Use the official Change in Designation procedure and its current checklist before the role changes.
For a change in designation, Identità currently lists an applicable fee of €300. For occupations in the health sector and roles involving elderly and disability care, the listed fee is €150.
Official procedure: https://identita.gov.mt/expatriates-unit-main-page/noneu-nationals/employment-related-permits/change-of-designation-or-employer/change-of-designation/
Official checklist: https://identita.gov.mt/expatriates-unit-main-page/noneu-nationals/employment-related-permits/employment-application-checklists/