Dependent visa for Non-EU citizen from Sri Lanka

harinda1992 New member

Member since 22 May 2023

harinda1992New member22 May 2023 04:12:19

Hi,

I'm Sahan Harinda from Sri Lanka. I have been offered a job in Malta and will be moving there in July. The visa category that my company applied for was the single permit - still abroad initiative. My annual salary is more than £35,000. I would like to know if I can bring my wife along with me when I'm coming to Malta. Is there a way for me to apply for dependent visa once my visa is granted or do I have to by physically in Malta and obtain my resident permit before I can apply for dependent visa.

I'm really confused because I saw that in some websites, they have mentioned that I needed to have stayed in Malta for more than 1 year before I can apply for dependent visa but some are saying that I can apply for dependent visa once my work visa is granted. I would really appreciate if someone could clarify this for me.

Thank you.

Cheers,

Sahan

Cheryl Moderator

Member since 15 October 2018

CherylModerator22 May 2023 06:57:28

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Hello harinda1992,

Welcome to Expat.com

I recommend beginning your research by referring to the Living in Malta guide for expats, specifically the section on Visas for Malta.

It is highly likely that members of the Malta forum will provide you with insightful information soon.

All the best,

Cheryl

Expat.com team

GozoMo Malta Expert

Member since 29 September 2015

GozoMoMalta Expert22 May 2023 08:32:12

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@harinda1992

Contact Identity Malta they should be able to give you the information you require.

harinda1992 New member

Member since 22 May 2023

harinda1992New member25 May 2023 02:45:09

@GozoMo Thank you. I have actually tried contacting them but haven't received a reply yet. Hopefully, I'll get one soon. Just thought I might post this question here as well to find out if anyone knows about the process.

harinda1992 New member

Member since 22 May 2023

harinda1992New member25 May 2023 02:46:03

@Cheryl Hi.. Thank you for the comment. Sure, I will definitely check these links for any useful information regarding my question.

Have a great day!

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GozoMo Malta Expert

Member since 29 September 2015

GozoMoMalta Expert25 May 2023 08:35:31

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@GozoMo Thank you. I have actually tried contacting them but haven't received a reply yet. Hopefully, I'll get one soon. Just thought I might post this question here as well to find out if anyone knows about the process.
-@harinda1992

You will never get a quick reply!!