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.

Documents required for New Application

• Make sure that your registration with Jobsplus Unit under self-employment basis is on going
• Applicants may apply through the Expatriates Unit Portal under Self-Employment 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 recent Jobsplus employment history showing that you are self-employed
• Copy of VAT certificate issued by the VAT Department
• Copy of Tax certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department
• Copy of Social Security (National Insurance ) Certificate

• Application Form A 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)

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.

Documents required for Renewal of Application

• Make sure that your registration with Jobsplus Unit under self-employment basis is still ongoing
• Applicants may apply through the Expatriates Unit Portal under Self-Employment basis
• Use the same registration number (the one ending in letter A which can be found on your back of your Maltese residence card)

• Copy of valid Foreign ID (front and back copy) or Passport (bio data page only)
• Copy of recent Jobsplus employment history showing that you are self-employed

• Application Form A 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 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.