Overview

EU nationals who wish to reside in Malta for more than three (3) months, and are enrolled in a course of studies, must register their presence in Malta and may do so, provided that they provide certain documents confirming such eligibility.

What you’ll get

A residence document.

Eligibility

The applicants must prove that they have enrolled in a licensed and accredited education establishment for the purpose of following a course of education. The applicant must also provide proof that they are in possession of a valid comprehensive sickness insurance cover in Malta. The applicant must also, by means of a declaration or otherwise, give assurance to the Agency that they have sufficient resources to avoid becoming a burden on the social assistance system in Malta during the period of residence.

Documents required

• Applicants may apply through the Expatriates Unit Portal under Study basis
• If you are already in hold of a Maltese residence card, use the same registration number (the one ending in letter A)
• Copy of valid Foreign ID (front and back copy) or Passport (bio data page only)
• Copy of the letter of acceptance from the educational establishment.
• Copy of the comprehensive health insurance or S1 certificate issued by the country of origin or the Entitlement Certificate if the applicant is already in hold of the said certificate. Students who attend the University of Malta, MCAST or ITS (Institute of Tourism Studies) ONLY do not need to provide insurance.
• Declaration of proof of sufficient or applicant’s stable financial means exp. bank statement. Proof may also include a signed declaration of financial support from a relative, which declaration must include relative’s name details & relationship and applicant’s details, along with a copy of the relative’s travelling document
• Application Form M signed in wet ink signature or Advanced Electronic Signatures (AES) or Qualified Electronic Signatures (QES)
• GDPR Form signed in wet ink signature or Advanced Electronic Signatures (AES) or Qualified Electronic Signatures (QES)

Note: Any document (excluding S1, A1 or S072) needs to be either in English or Maltese language, otherwise needs to be officially translated to English or Maltese by a verified translator

Kindly note that applicants in hold of a valid or expired residence card shall return their residence card upon biometric appointment. If your residence card is lost, a Police Lost Report issued here in Malta needs to be presented upon appointment.

Timeline

The entire process takes approximately 30 working days.