Issues on Renewing Residency

Last activity 29 June 2024 by BlueOctupus

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BlueOctupusActive member21 June 2024 11:14:53

On attempting to renew my residency I was told that I had a few time periods

when I should have been in Malta. I explained that I had personal circumstances

for my absence but this didn't seem to be acceptable. There was a very genuine

reason for my absence and it happened a few years ago.

I'm not sure how I can remedy this. Do I increase the number of months I stay

in Malta this year to cover the lost months a few years ago ?

AndyB74Active member21 June 2024 13:36:40

Can you clarify your basis for having residency?

GozoMoMalta Expert21 June 2024 18:18:56

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@BlueOctupus

I would assume you will have to apply the same way as a new hopeful resident. Until you receive residency you can only stay for ninety days unless you have an EU passport.

F0xgl0veMalta Expert25 June 2024 15:02:20

1974

Assuming your resdency is as a UK Citizen under the withdrawal agreement then you are good for 10 years, if not you are too late and have to apply as a TCN. If it is a change of address you have to prove you have not been out of the country for more than 6 months in any year sinc 2021. They are not very flexible on this!

BlueOctupusActive member29 June 2024 12:38:19

Thank you to all who replied.

Yes it is a change of address so it doesn't look hopeful !

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