Family Reunification in Malta

Family Reunification (third-country national sponsor)

Allows a settled third-country national sponsor to bring spouse and minor children to Malta, governed by S.L. 217.06 transposing Directive 2003/86/EC.

Processing time

Variable

Validity

1 year initially, renewable to match the sponsor's permit

Language requirement

None; English widely used

Permanent residence

After 5 years, spouse/adult children may apply for autonomous permits and EU Long-Term Residence

Citizenship

Naturalisation after broadly 12 continuous months plus 4 aggregate years in the previous 6 years

Requirements

• Sponsor holds a residence permit valid at least 1 year with reasonable prospect of permanent residence
• Generally at least 2 years' legal residence in Malta (case-by-case for shorter)
• Accommodation meeting Maltese family standards
• Stable income at least Malta average wage + 20% per family member

Required Documents

• Form G per family member (G.01 new / G.02 renewal) required
• Proof of 2-year residence required
• Marriage/birth certificates required
• Architect's attestation of adequate housing required
• Payslips/income documents (prior 6 months) required
• Health insurance (unless sponsor employed)
• Full passport copies required

Official fees

• Application (new and renewal) 50 EUR

Process Steps

1. 1

   Submit Form G

   Submit Form G and documents (email noneu.ima@gov.mt or Expatriates Unit Portal) before family members arrive (exception: minor children born in Malta).

2. 2

   Embassy clearance

   Visa-required members obtain embassy clearance.

3. 3

   Permits issued

   Identita issues residence permits, valid 1 year initially and renewable to match the sponsor's permit.

Official Sources

• Identita - Family Reunification Official
• EU Immigration Portal - Family member, Malta Official