Can a carer/companion accompany the patient? Who qualifies and what separate/linked permission applies?
A spouse or recognised partner (which may include an official cohabitant or a common-law spouse) of someone receiving medical treatment in Malta that is expected to last for an extended period of time, and for which the presence of his immediate family is advisable, may be considered under Humanitarian Grounds. This is a separate temporary permit category, not the Health Purposes permit. The policy does not specify a companion category under Health Purposes itself.
See recorded sources
Limits of the record- The source does not state whether the spouse/partner must apply separately or can be linked to the patient's application.
- The source does not specify the exact documentation or eligibility criteria for the spouse/partner beyond the general Humanitarian Grounds requirements.
- The source does not address companions who are not spouses or recognised partners.
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r Immigration or a Designate. Cases may include: A third-country national child who was left in care in Malta and his parents are either untraceable, dead, or not fit to care for him and register him in their country of origin. Such cases are generally discussed with Appoġġ, who are most likely the legal guardian of such children and Komunità Malta, to ascertain whether such individuals may be eligible for citizenship and a permit of a temporary nature is required until their citizenship is processed; Spouse (or recognised partner, which may include an official cohabitant or a common-law spouse) of someone receiving medical treatment in Malta which is expected to last for an extended period of time, and for which the presence of his immediate family is advisable; An individual who was dismissed from employment, and either is in the middle of pregnancy and deemed as unable to travel or is somehow precluded from returning to her country; Cases related to homosexuals which although may not be recognised as eligible for any form of protection by the IPA, may be unable to return to their country of origin due to persecution by family members, their peers, and/or the state. Such cases should be considered for a short temporary permit with the condition that they will during that period become gainfully employed in order to sustain themselves in Malta and not become a bu
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rden on society; Other ad hoc cases. Additional Supporting Documentations: Covering letter by the applicant explaining his/her purpose of stay in Malta; Sufficient proof of evidence supporting the claim. Access to Employment: A person on humanitarian grounds generally has no access to the labour market but may be granted such access by the Agency, depending on the case. 6. Health Purposes Eligibility Criteria: A TCN who requires emergency care which will necessitate continued residence in Malta beyond what he was legally authorised when the circumstances arose, or; A TCN who chose a Maltese private hospital to receive treatment in Malta, for which he (or his insurance) is fully funding his medical care, including any hospitalisation required at the national hospital/s; A TCN who is being provided (prolonged) medical healthcare in Malta which is not available in his country of origin. Additional Supporting Documentations: A detailed Medical Report by a local (i.e. practicing in Malta) Specialist Consultant attesting the medical condition and recovery period; If the requested authorisation is for the purpose of undergoing health treatment which had already been scheduled whilst person was outside Malta: Hospital/clinic booking; Copy of payment documentation; Medical reports from local professionals; Return Flight tickets (if applicable).
