Hi All,
I'm a non-eu citizen. I came to Malta in Oct 2016 after my employer applied for a work permit for me. After that time, I married an EU citizen so it would make sense to change to being spouse of EU citizen from TCN single work permit, rather than renewing the work permit every year. A few questions, if anyone knows the answer:
1) I've been married 13 months. I believe Malta identity will ask me to prove we've been in a relationship for longer than 2 years. What forms of proof are acceptable?
2) My current work permit I have to renew yearly, which is annoying because it means I can't leave the country for months while the renewal is being processed each and every year. How long would my ID card be valid for if I registered as spouse of EU citizen?
3) If I do go through the process, how long will it take? It took my wife 6 months(!) for her ID card to arrive, and I'm afraid it will take me the same time, which means I can't leave the country for 6 months as I'm assuming they will force me to give up my current ID card in the mean time.
Any advice is appreciated. Thanks!
Changing from single work permit to spouse of EU citizen
By ID I assume you mean residence card, when you apply you are given a temporary one which you can use until your are notified about collection of your card. They will probably take quite a while this year as it's five years since the new cards were issued and all will have to be renewed.
GozoMo wrote:By ID I assume you mean residence card, when you apply you are given a temporary one which you can use until your are notified about collection of your card. They will probably take quite a while this year as it's five years since the new cards were issued and all will have to be renewed.
The problem with the temporary ones is that it specifically states they are not travel documents, which means I can't leave Malta while the application is processing.
@JV321
Re: Your questions:
‘…….1) I've been married 13 months. I believe Malta identity will ask me to prove we've been in a relationship for longer than 2 years. What forms of proof are acceptable?
Response: Because you are married, documentary proof that you have been in a durable relationship for 2 years prior to the application for an ‘e-Residence Card' does NOT arise.
Please see: ‘Supporting documents' on page 3:
https://identitymalta.com/wp-content/up … Form-F.pdf
‘….2)…….How long would my ID card be valid for if I registered as spouse of EU citizen?
Response: The same as that of your EU spouse.
As regards your other concerns, seek advice and guidance from Christian Bulzomí, Legal Officer of Unit C/2 - Citizenship and Free movement, European Commission Directorate General Justice.
MO59 06/91 B-1049 Brussels/Belgium
Tel: +32 2 298 58 78
E-mail: christian.bulzomi[at]ec.europa.eu
Articles to help you in your expat project in Malta
Malta is world famous for its postcard-worthy beaches and beautiful landscapes. Indeed, this tiny island nation ...
If you are planning to live in Malta, why not settle and work in Gozo? Although it is quieter than the main island ...
Setting up a business in Malta is rather easy. Thanks to various incentives provided by the Maltese ...
Many expats in Malta choose to work in Saint Julian's, a place that offers a lot of career opportunities ...
When it comes to relocating to Malta, many people think about working in Valletta. Located centrally on the ...
Working in Sliema is a popular choice among expats living in Malta. Tas-Sliema, typically known as just Sliema ...
