🇲🇹 Malta · General Residence
Exempt Status — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Marriage to citizen | Required |
| Age range | None–20 |
Duration & renewal
Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://expatriates.identita.gov.mt/.
Frequently asked
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Marriage to citizen
https://expatriates.identita.gov.mt/ · verified 2026-06-23
Age range
https://expatriates.identita.gov.mt/ · verified 2026-06-23
No direct PR path
“non-EU Nationals, or third-country nationals, who intend to reside in Malta for purpose other than employment. This includes applications for: Exempt Status”
https://expatriates.identita.gov.mt/ · verified 2026-06-23
Open to all nationalities
https://expatriates.identita.gov.mt/ · verified 2026-06-23
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-23.