Malta Spouse
Dependent Visa
Maltese Family Reunification — sun, sea and EU rights.
Built to keep families together
Malta offers Family Reunification permits for sponsors with 2+ years of legal residence, plus a fast-track route for Specialist Employee Initiative (SEI) and Key Employee Initiative (KEI) holders. Spouses generally get full work rights once the residence card is issued.
With English as an official language and Schengen membership, Malta is a popular family destination in the Mediterranean.
Who qualifies for Malta?
- Sponsor has 2+ years legal residence (waived for SEI / KEI / Single Permit highly skilled)
- Stable income: ~€19,000/year for sponsor + ~€4,500/dependent
- Suitable accommodation
- Marriage certificate apostilled & translated (if not in EN/MT)
- Health insurance (covering minimum €30,000)
- Clean police conduct certificate
Why families choose this route
Work Rights
Spouse gets full work rights with residence card issuance.
PR Pathway
EU long-term residence after 5 years.
Children's Education
Free Maltese public schooling (English-medium options widely available).
Healthcare Access
Public healthcare access.
Family Together
EU + Schengen mobility.
Yes — let's talk specifics for Malta
Residence card issued under family reunification allows the spouse to work for any Maltese employer (or apply for self-employment licence).
Processing Time
8–12 weeks
From submission to decision (after biometrics).
Financial Requirements
Sponsor: ~€19,000/year + €4,500 per dependent. Bank statements (6 months) + employment letter.
Everything you'll need
A clean, complete file = faster approval.
Provide a clear scanned copy + original at biometrics. Our team will review and certify before submission.
Visa Process Timeline
Common reasons applications get refused
Avoiding these is half the battle. Our senior counsellors stress-test your file before submission.
- !Sponsor income below threshold
- !Inadequate accommodation
- !Health insurance below required coverage
- !Documentation not properly legalised
- !Sponsor's residence less than 2 years (non-fast-track)
The Future Link advantage
FAQs
Yes — residence card under family reunification allows employment with any Maltese employer.
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