Policy on family members of third-country nationals who do not qualify for family reunification by means of the Family Reunification Regulations S.L. 217.06 – under the Key Employee Initiatives or Specialist Employee Initiatives
We would like to notify all third-country nationals working in Malta under the Key Employee Initiative or Specialist Employee Initiative, that you may be allowed to bring your family members to Malta without waiting the usual one-year residency period, as long as certain conditions are met.
The sponsor must already have received an Approval in Principle for the residence permit under one of the initiatives: Key Employee Initiative or Specialist Employee Initiative.
The sponsor must prove that they have a stable gross annual income of at least €50,000 to support them-self and one dependent. For each additional dependent, one will need to show an extra €6,000 in gross annual income.
For each dependent family member, one must provide:
- A health insurance policy with at least €100,000 in coverage, valid in Malta and other European countries. This insurance must cover both inpatient and outpatient medical treatment, and remain active for the full duration of the residence permit.
- For school-age children, proof of application to a private school in Malta.
All other general conditions outlined in the Family Policy on family members still apply.
For further assistance or inquiries, please contact our office. Our team of immigration lawyers in Malta can assist you family reunification applications and appeals.
We encourage you to contact us for support on [email protected].
This article is for information purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice.
Article written by Ms Charlene Sciberras, B.A. (Hons), guest writer, is a marketing and business administration specialist with a special focus on corporate, accounting, and legal matters.
Sciberras Advocates founded by Dr Adrian Sciberras, is a law firm based in Malta. The firm prides itself to be multi-disciplinary, innovative and flexible in order to meet the changing times and any challenges in the local and international legal scenario. No matter what private or corporate complex demands are called for, Sciberras Advocates offers practical and cost-effective legal solutions to achieve your desired results. You may reach Sciberras Advocates by phone on +35627795222 or via email on [email protected].
