Parent of a Maltese National Temporary Permit

The Maltese child must be a minor, under 18 years of age. Where the Maltese child is still studying and significantly dependent on his foreign national parent, an application from the Applicant under the premise of this policy may be considered until the child is 23 years or until the course of study finishes, whichever may come first

s either the legal stepparent, or the legally appointed foster parent or the legal guardian Proof of custody (sole or shared as may be the case) of the Maltese child Affidavit from the other parent or the child, that the child is in fact in regular contact with the non-Maltese parent, or sufficient evidence confirming that access to the child is regular and that the child is dependent on the applicant; Proof that the Applicant holds stable and regular resources which have not been obtained by virtue of recourse to the social assistance of Malta and which shall be deemed to be sufficient if they are higher than the social assistance benefits, which can be evidenced by payslips, FS3, bank statements, or any other documents attesting this.   Access to Employment:   A Parent of a Maltese National is authorised to access employment provided they obtain a Jobsplus license and must be assisted and referred to Jobsplus to obtain the required employment license.   3. Child of a Maltese National   Eligibility Criteria:   The third country national must have been residing in Malta before he attained the age of 21; The third country national must have been in possession of a residence permit issued in line with Article 4 of Chapter 217 of the Laws of Malta ‘Immigration Act’ immediately prior to submitting an application for a residence permit on the basis of a ‘chi

uding the blank pages, with a remaining validity of at least 6 months; Proof of legal status in Malta when the applicant is already in Malta (refer to Section 4 of this document); Proof of Accommodation: A copy of the lease agreement signed by both landlord and tenant, which must include the full name, ID Card number of the landlord, rental address. The name of the tenant must match the name on the passport. If the Landlord is not Maltese, a purchase agreement of the same premises must be presented; A copy of the approval letter issued by the Housing Authority for the registration of property as a rental as per Cap. 604 of Maltese legislation; Lease Agreement Attestation Form- To be filled and signed by the landlord and also filled and officially stamped by a lawyer/ notary/ legal procurator At the time of biometrics, a health insurance policy with a minimum coverage limit of €100,000, providing medical treatment including outpatients and hospitalisation coverage in Malta and, if necessary, in other European countries. The insurance policy must have a validity covering the entire period of stay in Malta; This requirement may be waived upon the provision of 12 recent payslips and FS3 for the previous year, since the individual would have become eligible for free healthcare in Malta in accordance with Health (Fees) Regulations (S.L. 35.28), as amended by Legal Notice 105 of 2024.

of a Maltese National   Eligibility Criteria:   The Maltese child must be a minor, under 18 years of age. Where the Maltese child is still studying and significantly dependent on his foreign national parent, an application from the Applicant under the premise of this policy may be considered until the child is 23 years or until the course of study finishes, whichever may come first; be largely dependent on the Applicant, either financially or physically; In the context of this policy, ‘largely dependent’ means that if a residence permit is not granted to the parent and there is no alternative avenue for a residence permit according to national law, the child will be compelled to leave the EU along with the parent to maintain their familial connection; reside in Malta as the main country of residence; Reverse dependency of the parent on the child may be considered, if sufficient and irrefutable proof of significant dependency is provided. The onus of providing proof is on the applicant and the final decision on this matter will be determined by Identità, considering the evidence presented. Additional Supporting Documentations:   Letter explaining the parent’s (Applicant) purpose of stay in Malta; Official Birth certificate of the child where the Applicant is listed as one of the parents of the Maltese child or official Court documentation showing that the parent i

s either the legal stepparent, or the legally appointed foster parent or the legal guardian Proof of custody (sole or shared as may be the case) of the Maltese child Affidavit from the other parent or the child, that the child is in fact in regular contact with the non-Maltese parent, or sufficient evidence confirming that access to the child is regular and that the child is dependent on the applicant; Proof that the Applicant holds stable and regular resources which have not been obtained by virtue of recourse to the social assistance of Malta and which shall be deemed to be sufficient if they are higher than the social assistance benefits, which can be evidenced by payslips, FS3, bank statements, or any other documents attesting this.   Access to Employment:   A Parent of a Maltese National is authorised to access employment provided they obtain a Jobsplus license and must be assisted and referred to Jobsplus to obtain the required employment license.   3. Child of a Maltese National   Eligibility Criteria:   The third country national must have been residing in Malta before he attained the age of 21; The third country national must have been in possession of a residence permit issued in line with Article 4 of Chapter 217 of the Laws of Malta ‘Immigration Act’ immediately prior to submitting an application for a residence permit on the basis of a ‘chi

uding the blank pages, with a remaining validity of at least 6 months; Proof of legal status in Malta when the applicant is already in Malta (refer to Section 4 of this document); Proof of Accommodation: A copy of the lease agreement signed by both landlord and tenant, which must include the full name, ID Card number of the landlord, rental address. The name of the tenant must match the name on the passport. If the Landlord is not Maltese, a purchase agreement of the same premises must be presented; A copy of the approval letter issued by the Housing Authority for the registration of property as a rental as per Cap. 604 of Maltese legislation; Lease Agreement Attestation Form- To be filled and signed by the landlord and also filled and officially stamped by a lawyer/ notary/ legal procurator At the time of biometrics, a health insurance policy with a minimum coverage limit of €100,000, providing medical treatment including outpatients and hospitalisation coverage in Malta and, if necessary, in other European countries. The insurance policy must have a validity covering the entire period of stay in Malta; This requirement may be waived upon the provision of 12 recent payslips and FS3 for the previous year, since the individual would have become eligible for free healthcare in Malta in accordance with Health (Fees) Regulations (S.L. 35.28), as amended by Legal Notice 105 of 2024.

of a Maltese National   Eligibility Criteria:   The Maltese child must be a minor, under 18 years of age. Where the Maltese child is still studying and significantly dependent on his foreign national parent, an application from the Applicant under the premise of this policy may be considered until the child is 23 years or until the course of study finishes, whichever may come first; be largely dependent on the Applicant, either financially or physically; In the context of this policy, ‘largely dependent’ means that if a residence permit is not granted to the parent and there is no alternative avenue for a residence permit according to national law, the child will be compelled to leave the EU along with the parent to maintain their familial connection; reside in Malta as the main country of residence; Reverse dependency of the parent on the child may be considered, if sufficient and irrefutable proof of significant dependency is provided. The onus of providing proof is on the applicant and the final decision on this matter will be determined by Identità, considering the evidence presented. Additional Supporting Documentations:   Letter explaining the parent’s (Applicant) purpose of stay in Malta; Official Birth certificate of the child where the Applicant is listed as one of the parents of the Maltese child or official Court documentation showing that the parent i

The application shall be submitted online through Identità's online application portal and examined either when:   the applicant concerned is residing in a third country the applicant concerned is legally present in another Member State the applicant concerned is in possession of a valid residence permit or long-stay visa issued by the Maltese authorities the applicant concerned is legally present in Malta by virtue of Regulation 2018/1806 (which governs visa-exempt nationalities)

Possession of a Temporary Permit does not inherently confer the right to employment; in certain instances, employment rights may be entirely excluded from the permit holder's entitlements.

This type of permit is not automatically renewable, nor should it be renewed year upon year without reviewing the current circumstances of the permit holder.

Application fee is of €50 per year of permit