If an applicant cannot physically visit the Identity Cards Unit to apply for an e-ID Card, in case of sickness/vulnerability/mobility problems, the applicant or his/her relatives may submit a request on his/her behalf for a housebound service.

A request can by made by either sending an email to infoeid.identita@gov.mt, by calling +356 2590 4300 or by filling in and submitting Form ID6 found here. They may also call personally at the office and fill in Form ID6.