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Malta Statutory Third-Country Family Reunification

13 facts quoted from the official source

For the spouse or minor child of a third-country sponsor who has lived lawfully and continuously in Malta for at least two years and meets support, accommodation and insurance conditions.

Route type
Family
Can bring
spouse, children
from the official record
Requirements
9
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

9 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Qualifying RelationshipsThe official FAQ lists the covered spouse and minor-child relationships.
  • Sponsor Prior Residence Years MinThe current statutory family-reunification FAQ requires two years of legal and continuous residence.
  • Stable Regular Income RequiredThe sponsor must demonstrate stable and regular income.
  • Third Country Sponsor RequiredThe sponsor must be a legally resident third-country national.
  • Child Age MaxA qualifying child must be under eighteen.
  • Exceptional Adult Dependant PossibleAn adult child or parent may be considered exceptionally on strong financial or physical dependency evidence.
  • Spouse Age MinA qualifying spouse must be at least twenty-one.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • AccommodationAdequate accommodation is required for the family.
  • Health insuranceComprehensive health insurance must cover the family.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryhave resided legally and continuously in Malta for at least two years at the time of application
  • Official source basishave resided legally and continuously in Malta for at least two years at the time of application
  • Report summaryhave resided legally and continuously in Malta for at least two years at the time of application
Family

Who you can bring

spousechildren
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Valid Residence Permit RequiredThe sponsor must hold a valid Maltese residence permit.
How it works

From here to a yes

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Malta?
The official source states: For the spouse or minor child of a third-country sponsor who has lived lawfully and continuously in Malta for at least two years and meets support, accommodation and insurance conditions.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: spouse, children.
03Do I need health insurance?
The official source states: Comprehensive health insurance must cover the family.
04Do I need to show accommodation in Malta?
The official source states: Adequate accommodation is required for the family.

Every answer is quoted from the official identita.gov.mt page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 13 points against the official source; 13 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

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Fees and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source identita.gov.mtLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Malta government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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