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Long-term resident status in Malta after five years of continuous legal residence under the EU Long-Term Residents Directive, granting near-equal treatment with nationals and intra-EU mobility under conditions.
Non-EU nationals with five years of continuous legal residence 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.
Yes. You can work in private-sector jobs without a separate permit and apply to reside in other EU states under EU mobility rules.
The 'Long-Term Resident - EU' card is valid for five years and is renewed for the same period.
Yes. You must complete the 'I Belong' integration course and pass a basic Maltese language test.
You must have resided legally and continuously in Malta for at least five years before applying.
Yes. Status is withdrawn after 12 consecutive months outside the EU, or after 6 consecutive years away from Malta.
After five years of continuous legal residence, non-EU nationals can apply for EU long-term resident status in Malta. It requires stable resources, health insurance and any applicable integration conditions.
Yes, dependent family members can usually be included if you meet the income and accommodation requirements.
