Loading…
Route for the family members of a third-country national lawfully resident in Malta to join them, under the EU Family Reunification Directive. The sponsor must usually meet a prior-residence period, income and accommodation conditions.
Spouses and minor children of a third-country national lawfully resident in Malta.
Our licensed advisors assess your eligibility, build a strategy to strengthen your application, and manage the process end to end, so you submit a complete, competitive application with confidence.
You generally need adequate accommodation and comprehensive health insurance (with a high minimum coverage) for each family member, plus proof of the relationship.
You must prove stable and regular income meeting Malta's minimum, with an additional percentage added for each family member joining you.
A non-EU national living legally in Malta on a valid residence permit can sponsor, but generally only after holding their permit and residing legally for a qualifying period.
If approved, they receive an approval-in-principle letter; visa-required nationals use it to obtain a national long-stay (D) visa, while visa-exempt nationals can travel and show the letter on entry.
Family reunification lets the spouse and minor children of a third-country national lawfully resident in Malta join them, under the EU Family Reunification Directive. The sponsor must usually meet a prior-residence period, income and accommodation conditions.
The core eligible relatives are your spouse and minor (dependent) children.
Work rights for reunified family members can be limited and may require a separate permit, while time in Malta can count toward long-term residence.
