Good Morning everyone,
I'm a British citizen and have resided in Malta for six years. When I moved here in 2008 I applied for residency as a part of the process of getting my tax and social security sorted out and was given a Residence document for my passport that was stamped "Registration Certificate".
So, the system then was that after five years I could apply to have that converted to permanent resident.
Then along came the Euro residency card.
Now I have no idea what I am supposed to be doing, or where to seek the appropriate advice. It's hard to find the right department to answer the question definitively.
Am I correct in assuming that Euro residency is available, in fact a requirement for all EU citizens residing here? if so, how long is it valid for?
I have lived as an expat since 1989 and need to be resident somewhere! Do I go ahead and apply for permanent residence now or is the standard euro residence card enough?
I suppose basically I need to know what the benefit would be of pursuing permanent residency. I believe it will not compromise my British citizenship and that I could go back to the UK and become a resident there should I desire..........
I have papers up to my eyeballs and am not sure what I am supposed to be doing now!
Can someone please sort me out?