Malta family route
1 current source-backed family pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.
This page contains 1 current route for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.
Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-08-28
Current route records
| Route | Conditions | Effective or checked | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family reunification residence permit | A third-country national may qualify for family reunification with a sponsor holding qualifying residence in Malta; eligible family normally includes a spouse or partner and dependent children, with sponsor housing and resources conditions. | 2026-07-13 | Official source |
Can you work on this route?
Route-specific work rights and conditions stay separate from shortage-list status and individual eligibility.
| Route | Published work answer | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Family reunification residence permit | The exact destination-specific EU Immigration Portal page states route conditions including: e such an appeal, you may wish to appoint a special mandatory to represent you in any of the sittings that may eventually be held during your absence. Further information Rights Access to employment If you have applied for family reunification under Subsidiary Legislation 217.06, your family members can engage in paid employment and self-employment under the same conditions, and where required, after being granted an employment licence and in accordance with the rights you may enjoy on the basis of your immigration position in Malta. Family reunification residence permits granted under the Policy on family members of third-country nationals who do not qualify for family reunification by means of the Family Reunification Regulations S.L. 217.06 do not grant them the automatic right to work in Malta. The said third-country nationals who wish to take up employment in Malta must change the purpose of their stay in Malta by submitting an application for a single permit to the Expatriates Unit. Long-term residence A family member can obtain long-term resident status after five years of legal and continuous residence | Official source |
| Family reunification residence permit | The exact destination-specific EU Immigration Portal page states: mily which meets the general health and safety standards in force in Malta; Evidence of sickness insurance in respect of all risks for each family member unless the sponsor is in employment. Duration of validity of permits Residence permits granted to family members are valid for one year. If a residence permit is granted under Subsidiary Legislation 217.06, the Agency will consider granting a residence permit for the same duration of the sponsor’s permit. After five years, provided that you have applied for family reunification under Subsidiary Legislation 217.06 ‘Family Reunification Regulations’, your spouse and children who have reached the age of majority can apply for an autonomous residence permit, valid for one year. Appeals If a refusal is issued by Identita’, you may wish to lodge an appeal to this decision with the Immigration Appeals Board. The appeal must be submitted within three (3) working days from the date of receipt of this letter. Any communication to the said Board should be addressed to: The Secretary Immigration Appeals Board 15, 1 st Floor, City Gate Buildings, Ordnance Street Valletta VLT 1020 Note that any appeal you may lodge with the aforementioned Board | Official source |
Official sources
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