
𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗘𝗱𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗭𝗮𝗵𝗿𝗮 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗖𝗘𝗢 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗮̀
Colonel Edric Zahra has been appointed as Identità’s new Chief Executive Officer, effective 14th July 2025, succeeding Mr Steve Agius. He holds a Master of Advocacy, a Master in Maltese Studies, a Bachelor of Arts in Geography and Anthropology. Identità Chairperson Marlene Mizzi and outgoing CEO Steve Agius welcomed Colonel Zahra to the […]
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𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗘𝗱𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗭𝗮𝗵𝗿𝗮 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗖𝗘𝗢 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗮̀
Colonel Edric Zahra has been appointed as Identità’s new Chief Executive Officer, effective 14th July 2025, succeeding Mr Steve Agius. He holds a Master of Advocacy, a Master in Maltese Studies, a Bachelor of Arts in Geography and Anthropology. Identità Chairperson Marlene Mizzi and outgoing CEO Steve Agius welcomed Colonel Zahra to the […]

New National Visa for foreign sportspersons undergoing trials with local Clubs
The Minister for Home Affairs, Security and Employment, Byron Camilleri, launched a new National Long-Stay Visa (D-Visa) aimed at third-country national sportspersons invited for trials by Maltese registered sports clubs. This new visa is valid for a non-renewable 100-day period, and allows sportspersons to participate in activities strictly related to their trial, with no […]

Identità Receives Third Quality Award for Excellence
Malta’s Public Registry is recognised for its excellent service

A new Identity Card collection service in the communities
Collect your new Identity Card – safely, quickly, and closer to your home

Identità Publishes its 2024 Annual Report
Identità has published its 2024 Annual Report, highlighting a year of important changes and improvements in how it ensures compliance, safeguards identities and national security, and delivers public services. The agency remains focused on security, transparency, and putting people at the centre of its work. In 2024, Identità’s Reporting Section, within the Compliance Unit, […]

Sworn Statement in Court proves Identità right
Another investigation initiated by Identità led to arrests and legal proceedings in court.

Implementation of New Measures for Visa Applications (Visa Over 90 Days)
The Central Visa Unit has implemented new measures aimed at enhancing the Employment Visa application process. These changes include the introduction of more detailed checklists, and the introduction of a Declaration of refusal to provide requested documentation.