Death certificate

rosedunphy · 2025-06-13T10:46:59+02:00

Explore the formalities for obtaining a death certificate in Malta, including the apostille process for those deceased abroad.

rosedunphy Member

Member since 08 June 2022

rosedunphyMember13 June 2025 08:46:59

People born in malta and deceased in other countries now have to be registeted in Malta and if a death certificate is needed from the country where they passed away it has to be apostille

Cheryl Moderator

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CherylModerator13 June 2025 09:55:02

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Hello rosedunphy,

Welcome to Expat.com 😀

Thank you for sharing this information here.

Cheers,

Cheryl

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GozoMo Malta Expert

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GozoMoMalta Expert13 June 2025 10:12:38

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@rosedunphy

Luckily people on here are not born in Malta.

volcane ViP

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volcaneViP13 June 2025 18:38:49

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> Luckily people on here are not born in Malta.

Am aware of many expat kids born in Malta, including mine. Hopefully not needed for them, but this is good information.

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EvrehamContributor16 June 2025 14:37:50

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> Luckily people on here are not born in Malta.Am aware of many expat kids born in Malta, including mine. Hopefully not needed for them, but this is good information. - @volcane

Agreed Volcane, this is good information, I have an expat kid and know numerous expat families with children born here.

Additionally, this will apply to anyone not necessarily born in Malta but who may have aquired citizenship throughout their lifetime. This forum has discussed citizenship by decent and citizenship by marriage.

When a Maltese citizen dies abroad, their death needs to be registered with the Malta Public Registry, either through a Maltese Mission (embassy or consulate) or directly at the Malta Public Registry offices in Malta. An original death certificate from the foreign authority and proof of Maltese citizenship are required.