How to Apply

Application should be submitted on the Online Expatriates Portal.

Documents Required 

The original version of all documents submitted with this application must be presented at the time of the biometrics
appointment.

Documents submitted must be in line with the latest published Policy by Identità, establishing the standards for the
recognition of foreign public documents.

Documents Required for New/Renewal EU nationals who are taking up employment in Malta as employed:

• Original and copy of passport/Foreign ID card (Bio data page only);
• Original and copy of either recent work contract not older than 6 months or recent Jobsplus employment history/
  recent Jobsplus acknowledgment receipt.

Documents Required for New EU nationals who are taking up employment in Malta as self employed:

• Original and copy of recent Jobsplus employment history showing that you are self employed or recent Jobsplus
  acknowledgment receipt showing that you are self employed;
• Original and copy of recent VAT registration certificate issued by VAT department;
• Original and copy of document showing recent Tax registration certificate number issued by the Inland Revenue
  Department;
• Original and copy of document showing National Insurance registration number.

Documents Required for Renewal EU nationals who are taking up employment in Malta as self employed:

• Original and copy of recent Jobsplus employment history showing that you are self employed or recent Jobsplus
  acknowledgment receipt showing that you are self employed;

Notes to Applicants

1. EU and EEA and their family members who have been residing in Malta for more than 3 months should apply immediately for a
   registration certificate/residence card. This documentation is issued pursuant to the provisions of Directive 2004/38/EC as
   implemented in Maltese legislation by means of Subsidiary Legislation 460.17. For this purpose they are required to submit an
   application for residence documentation.
2. Swiss nationals and their family members, who have been residing in Malta for more than 3 months, should apply immediately for
   a residence permit. For this purpose they are also required to submit an application for residence documentation.
   Further information can be accessed on www.identita.gov.mt.
3. Only one application for residence permit for a specific purpose of stay may be considered at any one time.
4. All required documents should be enclosed with an application. English translation of documents is required, if applicable. Any
   photocopies are to be provided by the applicant.
5. Applications in respect of minors, that is, persons who are still under 18 years of age, are to be submitted and signed by the
   parent/s or a person who has guardianship of the child. The relative documentation attesting the said authority over the child
   would have to be submitted.
6. Persons concerned are being reminded that, without prejudice to any legal action that may be taken against them if false
   information is deliberately given, this would lead to the rejection of the application.
7. Application fee, if applicable, is to be paid in full upon application and is not refundable.