Partner of a Maltese Citizen Temporary Permit

Relationship must be stable and subsistent for at least 2 years at the time of application. The stability of the relationship will be determined on a case-by-case basis by Identità based on the evidentiary support provided by the applicant at the time of application. The couple’s relationship is only considered as valid if they have physically met in a sustainable and regular manner. Relationships carried out online will not be considered.

The Maltese national must hold Maltese citizenship. The Maltese national must be residing full-time in Malta. Exceptional circumstances to this that will be considered are when the Maltese national travels extensively for employment purposes, however, keeps a definite base in Malta and pays all his taxes in Malta The Maltese national may only support 1 partner of the same or different sex.

The Maltese national must hold Maltese citizenship. The Maltese national must be residing full-time in Malta. Exceptional circumstances to this that will be considered are when the Maltese national travels extensively for employment purposes, however, keeps a definite base in Malta and pays all his taxes in Malta The Maltese national may only support 1 partner of the same or different sex.

Affidavit made by both partners under oath stating that they are in a stable relationship of a duration of at least 2 years

Proof that the Maltese national or the partner 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, and which can be evidenced through the provision of payslips, FS3, bank statements, or any other documents attesting this;

Copy of the Identity Card document of the Maltese national showing that they will be residing at the same address

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.

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)

A Partner 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.

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