Family Member: How to apply for an ID card for your children in Malta?

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Children of foreigners residents in Maltacan access a regularisation pathway through the Family Member process. Here we tell you, step by step, how the process works, so that you can apply for the ID card for your children. The Department of Citizenship and External Affairs is responsible for receiving and processing applications from non-Maltese and non-European nationals who wish to reside in Malta legally for a period longer than three months, which is the time allowed by the tourist visa for most countries in Malta. ALatin America. Therefore, we have prepared this guide so that you have at hand the most basic information you should consider before migrating to Malta with children.

Permises to reside in Malta as a Family Member

There are different types of permits to reside legally in Malta, one of which is EU residence, especially if your family member or partner is Maltese or from any other EU country. 

You can apply as: unmarried partner (proving a cohabitation or relationship of more than 2 years) or married couple. 

In the case of children, the parent(s) in charge of the minor may apply for residence through this figure. For this purpose, the responsibility towards the minor in their care must be accredited, Here are some tips before emigrating to Malta, read here.

Family Member application requirements

  1. The first step is to fill in the form G Family Member, which allows free and legal movement for anyone who is not from the European Union, but has a partner who is. 
  2. Submit the documents listed below:

Additional considerations on the Family Member process:

In the event that custody of single-parent sponsors or an affidavit, drawn up by an attorney, is required / notary, confirming that the sponsor has legal rights over the applicant. This applies to applicants under 18 years of age.  Housing Authority: Tenancy agreement and tenancy declarationr / aThe applicant must have a purchase agreement and house certification letter (a letter from an architect confirming that the property listed in the lease is suitable for the sponsor and the applicants who will reside there) for at least one year.  If you would like personalised assistance in the collection of documents or to fill in the corresponding forms, you can take our Premium membership.

 Financial requirements

- To apply for your children's ID card as a Family Member, you must have a financial backing. The annual income that sponsors must earn in order to apply for Family Membership is as follows: - 1 child + 2 working parents: €21,495.60 per year net income. 2 children + 2 working parents: €24,566.40 per year net income. 3 children + 2 working parents: €2,566.40 per year net profit.7.637.90 per year net income. For spouse applications: Spouse - €18,424.80 net income. The sponsor can only apply for one spouse.yuge at your request. 

Please note that:

  • The agency may request additional documentation if necessary.
  • Documentation must be submitted in original format. Identity Malta Agency shall only keep copies of original documents. Copies of passports and civil status certificates will be checked against the originals once the applicants are physically present in Malta.
  • Any documentation in a foreign language must be translated into Maltese or English by an official translator.
  • All these documents must be sent via email [email protected], by the sponsor, who is already legally in Malta, to the agency to determine eligibility to apply for such a residence permit.
  • Copies must be authenticated and accompanied by original documents in English or Maltese. You must apply within the 90-day period of legal stay in Malta. Applications with missing evidence will not be accepted. All documents must be in hard copy.

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