In line with the Healthcare (Fees) Regulations – Subsidiary Legislation 35.28 of the Laws of Malta, new healthcare requirements for new applications will come into effect as of 1st August 2024.

New and Still Abroad Applicants applying for employment purposes and Family Members applying under both Regulations and Policy will require a health insurance policy with a minimum coverage of €100,000. This insurance must cover medical treatment, including hospitalisation, in Malta and, if necessary, in other European countries. The policy must be valid for the whole first year of the residence permit and cannot be revoked during the applicable period.

Student applicants pursuing a course of study at the University of Malta, the Malta College of Arts, Science & Technology or the Institute of Tourism Studies are exempt from these requirements.

However, students pursuing courses elsewhere will require a health insurance policy with a minimum coverage of €100,000 for both New and Renewal applications, covering their entire period of stay in Malta.