Overview

EU nationals who wish to reside in Malta for more than three (3) months, and are in possession of a valid certificate rendering them permanent residents as stipulated under the Residents Scheme Regulations, Subsidiary Legislation 123.79, may do so.

What you’ll get

A residence document reflecting the applicant’s permanent right of residence for ten (10) years.

Eligibility

Applicants in possession of a certificate issued before 1st January 2011 may be eligible to reside in Malta on such basis. The EU national must also be in possession of an updated confirmation that he/she is still considered to be a permanent resident under such scheme. The applicant must also prove that he/she is in possession of a valid comprehensive sickness insurance cover in Malta for him/herself and his/her family members. It is the EU national’s obligation to ensure that throughout his/her stay in Malta, under the basis of the residents’ scheme regulation, they are in possession of a valid comprehensive sickness insurance.

How to apply

An email may be sent to eu.identita@gov.mt where an appointment will be set for the applicant to submit their application and for biometrics to be captured. Non-EU family members applying under this scheme must apply through the Non-EU section.

Documents required

Upon application, the applicant is required to provide the following documentation:

• Copy of passport (blank pages are not required)/Foreign ID Card (Bio data page only);
• Confirmation by the Commissioner for Revenue confirming that the applicant satisfies the conditions of the Resident Scheme Regulation;
• Receipts of Income Tax returns;
• A health insurance that covers any medical requirement including hospitalisation;
• Form S;
• GDPR Form;
• Additionally, first-time applicants only must also present the following document:
  • Copy of the Permanent Residence Certificate issued under the Residents Scheme Regulations.

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