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Malta Partner of a Maltese Citizen Temporary Permit

19 facts quoted from the official source

For an adult third-country national in a genuine, stable and subsisting relationship of at least two years with a Maltese citizen residing in Malta.

Income required
—
Means required · no figure published
Can bring
partner
from the official record
Requirements
13
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.

13 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Accommodation RequiredThe standard Temporary Permit documents require proof of qualifying accommodation.
  • Both Partners Age MinBoth partners must be over eighteen.
  • Financial meansA recent bank statement or the specified employment-income evidence is required.
  • Health Insurance Coverage Eur MinAt biometrics the applicant generally requires health insurance with at least EUR 100,000 coverage for the authorised stay.checked 2026-07-26
  • Legal Submission Status RequiredThe application is admissible only from a third country, lawful presence in another Member State, a valid Maltese permit or long-stay visa, or lawful visa-exempt presence in Malta.
  • Maltese Citizen Partner RequiredThe sponsor must hold Maltese citizenship.
  • Nationality or statusThe Temporary Permit Policy applies to third-country nationals outside the listed exclusions.
  • Passport Validity Months MinThe standard Temporary Permit documents require at least twelve months of passport validity.
  • Regular In Person Relationship RequiredThe couple must have physically met in a sustainable and regular manner; online-only relationships do not qualify.
  • Shared Residential Address RequiredThe applicant and Maltese partner must reside at the same address.
  • Sponsor Full Time Residence In Malta RequiredThe Maltese sponsor must reside full time in Malta, subject to the published work-travel exception.
  • Stable Relationship Years MinThe relationship must have been stable and subsisting for at least two years.
  • Stable Resources Above Social Assistance RequiredThe applicant or sponsor must hold stable resources above social-assistance benefits.
Also stated by the source
  • Decision DiscretionaryIdentita determines relationship stability case by case and may conduct interviews.
  • Eligibility summaryRelationship must be stable and subsistent for at least 2 years at the time of application
  • Official source basisRelationship must be stable and subsistent for at least 2 years at the time of application
  • Report summaryRelationship must be stable and subsistent for at least 2 years at the time of application
  • Work and study rightsA partner of a Maltese national may work after obtaining a Jobsplus licence.
Family

Who you can bring

partner
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • FeeThe Temporary Permit application fee is EUR 50 per permit year.checked 2026-07-26
How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Malta?
The official source states: For an adult third-country national in a genuine, stable and subsisting relationship of at least two years with a Maltese citizen residing in Malta.
02How much money do I need?
The official source states: A recent bank statement or the specified employment-income evidence is required. It does not publish a fixed amount — no minimum figure is stated.
03Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: partner.

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

We checked 19 points against the official source; 19 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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Validity 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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