Traineeship Residence Permit

permit on the basis of providing Voluntary Services has no access to the labour market and gainful employment.   10. Traineeship   Eligibility Criteria:   A TCN who has been offered traineeship with a recognised employer in Malta; A recognised employer and trainee must be first validated by Jobsplus, prior to the submission of a residence permit application under this premise Additional Supporting Documentations:   A copy of the confirmation letter indicating that the notification has been accepted by Jobsplus; A copy of the training agreement which provides for theoretical and practical training with a host entity. Access to Employment:   A person issued a permit on the basis of Traineeship has no access to the labour market and gainful employment.   11. Dependents of Diplomats assigned to Malta   To apply for a Temporary (Temporary) Permit, generally after the matter has been raised through the Mission with Identità Management.   Eligibility Criteria:   TCN is being supported and sponsored by an officially recognised Diplomatic official, being referred to as the Sponsor in this section, during the Diplomat’s service in Malta TCN has a familial immediate relation with the Diplomat or the Diplomat’s spouse/recognised partner. The below are the immediately recognised relations, although other relations may be considered depending on

uding the blank pages, with a remaining validity of at least 6 months; Proof of legal status in Malta when the applicant is already in Malta (refer to Section 4 of this document); 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.

Evidence showing the applicant’s purpose of stay in Malta; A copy of the Bank statement (not older than 3 months), or in the case of employed individuals, copy of at least 6 recent payslips and the FS3 of the previous tax year. Health screening approval as may be required by the Maltese Health Authorities ( https://hpdp.gov.mt/idcu/health_screening_work_permits ). Copy of any previous or current residence permit/s held in Malta   E. Access to Employment and other Services   Access to Employment and the Labour Market   Possession of a Temporary Permit does not inherently confer the right to employment; in certain instances, employment rights may be entirely excluded from the permit holder's entitlements.   Permit holders accessing the labour market in line with the rights granted through their residence permit are obliged to abide by national employment-related, tax and other applicable regulations for employees, as administered by Jobsplus, the Commissioner for Tax and other pertinent authorities.   Access to other Services (such as Healthcare, Elderly Services and Social Benefits)   Temporary permits generally do not grant an automatic right to access free healthcare, elderly services and/or social benefits.   Free healthcare may be accessed in line with the Healthcare (Fees) Regulations as established through Subsidiary Legislation 38.28, n

permit on the basis of providing Voluntary Services has no access to the labour market and gainful employment.   10. Traineeship   Eligibility Criteria:   A TCN who has been offered traineeship with a recognised employer in Malta; A recognised employer and trainee must be first validated by Jobsplus, prior to the submission of a residence permit application under this premise Additional Supporting Documentations:   A copy of the confirmation letter indicating that the notification has been accepted by Jobsplus; A copy of the training agreement which provides for theoretical and practical training with a host entity. Access to Employment:   A person issued a permit on the basis of Traineeship has no access to the labour market and gainful employment.   11. Dependents of Diplomats assigned to Malta   To apply for a Temporary (Temporary) Permit, generally after the matter has been raised through the Mission with Identità Management.   Eligibility Criteria:   TCN is being supported and sponsored by an officially recognised Diplomatic official, being referred to as the Sponsor in this section, during the Diplomat’s service in Malta TCN has a familial immediate relation with the Diplomat or the Diplomat’s spouse/recognised partner. The below are the immediately recognised relations, although other relations may be considered depending on

uding the blank pages, with a remaining validity of at least 6 months; Proof of legal status in Malta when the applicant is already in Malta (refer to Section 4 of this document); 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.

Evidence showing the applicant’s purpose of stay in Malta; A copy of the Bank statement (not older than 3 months), or in the case of employed individuals, copy of at least 6 recent payslips and the FS3 of the previous tax year. Health screening approval as may be required by the Maltese Health Authorities ( https://hpdp.gov.mt/idcu/health_screening_work_permits ). Copy of any previous or current residence permit/s held in Malta   E. Access to Employment and other Services   Access to Employment and the Labour Market   Possession of a Temporary Permit does not inherently confer the right to employment; in certain instances, employment rights may be entirely excluded from the permit holder's entitlements.   Permit holders accessing the labour market in line with the rights granted through their residence permit are obliged to abide by national employment-related, tax and other applicable regulations for employees, as administered by Jobsplus, the Commissioner for Tax and other pertinent authorities.   Access to other Services (such as Healthcare, Elderly Services and Social Benefits)   Temporary permits generally do not grant an automatic right to access free healthcare, elderly services and/or social benefits.   Free healthcare may be accessed in line with the Healthcare (Fees) Regulations as established through Subsidiary Legislation 38.28, n

permit on the basis of providing Voluntary Services has no access to the labour market and gainful employment.   10. Traineeship   Eligibility Criteria:   A TCN who has been offered traineeship with a recognised employer in Malta; A recognised employer and trainee must be first validated by Jobsplus, prior to the submission of a residence permit application under this premise Additional Supporting Documentations:   A copy of the confirmation letter indicating that the notification has been accepted by Jobsplus; A copy of the training agreement which provides for theoretical and practical training with a host entity. Access to Employment:   A person issued a permit on the basis of Traineeship has no access to the labour market and gainful employment.   11. Dependents of Diplomats assigned to Malta   To apply for a Temporary (Temporary) Permit, generally after the matter has been raised through the Mission with Identità Management.   Eligibility Criteria:   TCN is being supported and sponsored by an officially recognised Diplomatic official, being referred to as the Sponsor in this section, during the Diplomat’s service in Malta TCN has a familial immediate relation with the Diplomat or the Diplomat’s spouse/recognised partner. The below are the immediately recognised relations, although other relations may be considered depending on

uding the blank pages, with a remaining validity of at least 6 months; Proof of legal status in Malta when the applicant is already in Malta (refer to Section 4 of this document); 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.

Evidence showing the applicant’s purpose of stay in Malta; A copy of the Bank statement (not older than 3 months), or in the case of employed individuals, copy of at least 6 recent payslips and the FS3 of the previous tax year. Health screening approval as may be required by the Maltese Health Authorities ( https://hpdp.gov.mt/idcu/health_screening_work_permits ). Copy of any previous or current residence permit/s held in Malta   E. Access to Employment and other Services   Access to Employment and the Labour Market   Possession of a Temporary Permit does not inherently confer the right to employment; in certain instances, employment rights may be entirely excluded from the permit holder's entitlements.   Permit holders accessing the labour market in line with the rights granted through their residence permit are obliged to abide by national employment-related, tax and other applicable regulations for employees, as administered by Jobsplus, the Commissioner for Tax and other pertinent authorities.   Access to other Services (such as Healthcare, Elderly Services and Social Benefits)   Temporary permits generally do not grant an automatic right to access free healthcare, elderly services and/or social benefits.   Free healthcare may be accessed in line with the Healthcare (Fees) Regulations as established through Subsidiary Legislation 38.28, n

A person issued a permit on the basis of Traineeship has no access to the labour market and gainful employment.

the case: 1 Parent or parent-in-law assisting with child rearing/housekeeping Children under the age of 21 of the spouse/partner of the Sponsor The permit will not be extended beyond the Diplomat’s tenure in Malta, or beyond a period of 4 years, whichever is the shortest. Locally engaged TCNs with foreign missions in Malta are not eligible. Additional Supporting Documentations:   An official letter issued by the Mission in Malta including the details of the Diplomat and his dependant, the tenure of assignment in Malta and the details of accommodation of the dependant. Should the dependant be living in independent rented accommodation, the Proof of Accommodation delineated in Section D of this Policy is required. A copy of the Residence Document issued by the Maltese Ministry of Foreign Affairs to the Sponsor. Access to Employment:   A person issued a permit on this basis has no access to the labour market and gainful employment.   G. Non-Renewal and Revocation of Temporary Permits   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.   Such permit can be revoked for the same reasons as delineated in the standard terms and conditions, and any other infringement in violation of the Immigration Act. In addition, if a permit holder, is found working eit

her when no permission to access the labour market has been granted, or, without the necessary license, the permit may be irretrievably revoked. In such cases, where the permit is granted on the basis of a relationship with a Maltese national, and the permit holder does not provide sufficient and acceptable justification for the above-mentioned infringements, the permit holder must be assisted and guided to access the labour market and regularise their residence in Malta through the Single Permit route.   H. Fees   Application fee is of €50 per year of permit Identity Cards Unit First-Time Applicant Renewal Change in Details House Bound Service Collection of E-ID Card E-ID Virtual Account Applicable Fees FAQs Useful Information Passport Office Maltese Passports Foreign Travel Documents Diplomatic Passports Applicable Fees FAQs Useful Info Public Registry Civil Status Local & Foreign Notifications Marriage Registry Forms Translators List Policy for the Recognition of Foreign Public Documents FAQs Useful Information Searches Unit Searches on Individuals and Firms Searches Ordered at Front Office Searches on Wills Searches Submitted Online Land Valuation and Decontrol FAQs Useful Information Central Visa Unit National Visa Student Visa Schengen Visa Applicable Fees and Applications Services Expatriates Unit EU Nationals Non-EU Nationals British Nationals Expatriates