Overview

EU nationals who wish to reside in Malta for more than three (3) months, and are either engaged in employment or are self-employed, 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 applicant must prove that they have engaged in employment with an employer registered in Malta, or alternatively that they are self-employed. It is imperative that the EU national complies and adheres to the relevant employment legislation. All employed and self-employed persons are bound to pay social contributions and tax on their income.

How to apply

Applicants may apply through the Expatriates Unit Portal.

Documents required

Employment:

• Original and copy of passport/Foreign ID card (Bio data page only);
• Original and copy of either work contract not older than 6 months or Jobsplus employment history. Directors/Managers of companies must provide their Jobsplus employment history;
• Application Form A;
• GDPR Form.

Self-Employed:

• Original and copy of passport/Foreign ID card (Bio data page only);
• Original and copy of recent Jobsplus employment history showing that you are self-employed or recent Jobsplus acknowledgement receipt showing that you are self-employed;
• Original and copy of recent VAT registration certificate issued by the VAT Department;
• Original and copy of a document showing recent Tax registration certificate number issued by the Inland Revenue Department;
• Original and copy of a document showing National Insurance registration number;
• Application Form A;
• GDPR Form.

Note: Any documents provided in another language must be officially translated to English or Maltese.

Timeline

The entire process takes approximately 30 working days.

Contact Information

Address: EU section- Expatriates Unit,

              Identità,

              Triq Il-Wied,

              L-Imsida,
MSD 9020

              Malta.

Telephone: +356 2590 4800

Email: eu.identita@gov.mt