New I.D. card rules

Mail from Gov... It vill be a long day....
Dear Sir,

Further to your request hereunder, and according to the Department of Citizenship and Expatriate Affairs, you may wish to note that appointments are no longer being given out, and one has to visit the said Department at 3, Castille Place, Valletta from Monday to Thursday from 8.00 a.m. till 3.30 p.m.  Due to the great number of applicants that visit the Department, only a limited number of applicants can be accepted.



Regards,



Nathalie Attard

Customer Care Co-ordinator

Ministry for Home Affairs and National Security

If EU - apply by post...

send it by registered mail and that way you can track it and make sure it has arrived.

Thanks for the interesting information)

Updated information on eResidence documentation (May 2013)

TO REMIND: eResidence Cards are a new form of documentation covering all types of residency status acquired by non-Maltese nationals living in Malta, including those registered under the schemes administered by the Inland Revenue Department. The eResidence cards reflect the immigration position of foreigners residing in Malta and also act as a legal form of identification to replace former ID Cards for non-Maltese nationals (the validity of which is now extended to 30 November 2013). It is no longer possible for any non-Maltese resident in Malta to acquire a stand-alone identity document. The forms listed on the website www.mhas.gov.mt (under Residency) cover both new applicants for residency and the current replacement exercise and we recommend members read the guidelines available to download from that website, as these give a wider explanation of the types of residency administered by the Department of Citizenship and Expatriate Affairs.
Effective early May 2013:-
 The Department of Citizenship and Expatriate Affairs is no longer giving new appointments for the processing of documentation even if you have applied for but not yet been allocated an appointment.
 EU/EEA/Swiss Nationals now have options to process their paperwork. If they already hold an appointment, they can attend if they so wish. They can also just turn up and take their turn on any day the DCEA is open (see foot of page) OR they can apply through the post (see also note a) below).
 If application sent by post, the Department will accept certified copies of residency documents, passports, birth and marriage certificates (see Certification information below).
 Third country nationals, who are not family members of EU/EEA/Swiss nationals MUST attend for a personal interview to process their documents (whether upgrading or first applications) and provide all the documents (originals and copies requested) since photographs and fingerprints have to be taken. Whilst appointments already advised can be kept, if you do not hold an appointment you have to visit the Department without an appointment. See opening hours below.
 Any national who cannot attend to process their documentation through ill-health may send d their application by post, along with certified (see below) copies of documentation requested, including two passport photos, Forms ID1A and ID2 and with a medical certificate from their doctor. When they receive notification that eResidence card is ready for collection, they can give written authorization to a third party to collect on their behalf.
 All applications will be acknowledged by issuing of an official acknowledgement sheet, which is handed back when eResidence Card is collected. Collection date and location will be advised through post, at which point you will need to hand in your previous ID Card unless it has been taken from you at a personal interview.
Documentation requirements for EU/EEA/Swiss nationals
a) If you already hold a Registration Certificate you need only to present/hand-in or post the appropriate application form, a certified copy of your Registration Certificate + Form ID1A and + ID2 and two passport photos duly certified . There is no requirement at this time for people already holding a Registration Certificate to present proof of cover for healthcare costs. Original Registration Certificate and existing IDs will have to be handed in when you collect your eResidence Card.
b) If you are applying for the first time for a residency document, you have to provide all the documents listed on the appropriate application form + ID1A and Electoral Form (the latter to put you on the register for EU elections). If you elect to process by post, you also have to complete ID2, provide 2 passport photographs and have all your copy documentation and photographs certified (see below). You do not have to attend for a personal interview unless you so choose.
Certification of documents - all copy documents included with an application must be certified by the same accepted signatory - a professional person; a Minister for Religion or any other person of similar standing, or a public officer not below the grade of Principal Officer or similar grade. Furthermore the application form submitted has to be endorsed by the said person, confirming that s/he witnessed the signature of applicant.
Postal applications should be addressed to: Director of Citizenship and Expatriate Affairs, Department for Citizenship and Expatriate Affairs, 3 Castille Place, Valletta VLT2000. Tel: 22001800. Email: eresidence@gov.mt Open Monday through Thursday 08.30 – 15.30. Anyone presenting to process papers personally but without an appointment will be given a number for that day. Only a limited number of places per day are available in this category since appointments already allocated prior to the change in system can be kept.

Terry

Please note this if you are sitting and waiting for an appointment!

 The Department of Citizenship and Expatriate Affairs is no longer giving new appointments for the processing of documentation even if you have applied for but not yet been allocated an appointment.

Terry

This is the reply I have just received after waiting 14 weeks (three emails and numerous unanswered phone calls) for our EID.

Dear Sir,

Further to your request hereunder, and according to the Department of Citizenship and Expatriate Affairs, you may wish to note that the said department is taking measures to address the current backlog of applications.  It is expected that your cards will be issued within the next few weeks.

Regards,

Nathalie Attard
Customer Care Co-ordinator
Ministry for Home Affairs and National Security
Valletta

Terry

Guess what, this morning I (but not my wife) received a letter informing me that my new EID is ready for collection!

Watch this space!!

Terry

Good luck!

tearnet wrote:

Guess what, this morning I (but not my wife) received a letter informing me that my new EID is ready for collection!

Watch this space!!

Terry

Why they never answer my emails!!! Its been already 4 months and no answer. I had even sent them copy of my tickets , since one of my family member is non -EU.
Just a small question, which email you used to sent the query?

Cheers
Ani

Popova A wrote:

tearnet wrote:

Guess what, this morning I (but not my wife) received a letter informing me that my new EID is ready for collection!

Watch this space!!

Terry

Why they never answer my emails!!! Its been already 4 months and no answer. I had even sent them copy of my tickets , since one of my family member is non -EU.
Just a small question, which email you used to sent the query?

Cheers
Ani

If you are waiting for an email appointment you will not get one. See my earlier posting,the only way now is to either apply by post or go to the office in person.

If you are waiting for your new card to arrive, it will be 15 weeks at least.

This is the email I used but it is NOT for appointments,

customercare.mhas@gov.mt

Terry

tearnet wrote:

If you are waiting for an email appointment you will not get one. See my earlier posting,the only way now is to either apply by post or go to the office in person.

Yes, they stated a few weeks ago that no more appointments are being given - its all in the FAQ the ministry published on their website

tearnet wrote:

Popova A wrote:

tearnet wrote:

Guess what, this morning I (but not my wife) received a letter informing me that my new EID is ready for collection!

Watch this space!!

Terry

Why they never answer my emails!!! Its been already 4 months and no answer. I had even sent them copy of my tickets , since one of my family member is non -EU.
Just a small question, which email you used to sent the query?

Cheers
Ani

If you are waiting for an email appointment you will not get one. See my earlier posting,the only way now is to either apply by post or go to the office in person.

If you are waiting for your new card to arrive, it will be 15 weeks at least.

This is the email I used but it is NOT for appointments,

customercare.mhas@gov.mt



Terry

Thank you Terry. Yes we did apply back on January.
I had already sent 2 emails and still no answer!

Do not know what i am supposed to do....go in person perhaps?

Ani

its all in the FAQ

EU (and family members) - post or in person
non-EU - in person

georgeingozo wrote:

its all in the FAQ

EU (and family members) - post or in person
non-EU - in person

Hi Geogre, we already went through the process, applied in person back in 23rd of January!
What i am concern is that the new " blessed" e- cards are not yet issued.

Popova A wrote:

Hi Geogre, we already went through the process, applied in person back in 23rd of January!
What i am concern is that the new " blessed" e- cards are not yet issued.

just have to wait, or go in person to check

georgeingozo wrote:

Popova A wrote:

Hi Geogre, we already went through the process, applied in person back in 23rd of January!
What i am concern is that the new " blessed" e- cards are not yet issued.

just have to wait, or go in person to check

Yes, that what i am going to do....another long day . The funny thing is that i know people who applied after us and got the card less than a month....seems the random way is working.

it could be random, or it could be they are doing spot checks on some - who knows, not me for sure

georgeingozo wrote:

it could be random, or it could be they are doing spot checks on some - who knows, not me for sure

What do you mean spot checks? We already had the old one issued before we went through the process of replacing them....so having the acknowledgment , does not mean that the cards will be issued?

spot checks on validity of paperwork

Popova A wrote:

..so having the acknowledgment , does not mean that the cards will be issued?

no, its a receipt of application

they key word is RECEIPT.

I presume george means they might be picking out a certain amount of applications to check that health care certificates, bank statements and or wage slips are the genuine documents?

rainbow3 wrote:

I presume george means they might be picking out a certain amount of applications to check that health care certificates, bank statements and or wage slips are the genuine documents?

yes

If you are already a EU residency card holder they have no right to check any of these documents again. For current holders it is only a change to a new type of card and should be a straight swop.
They can check documents from TCN's

This is from the EU website ---

When you register, you will get a registration certificate. This certificate confirms your right to live in your new country; it states your name and address and the registration date.

Your registration certificate should be issued immediately and cost no more than the price nationals pay for identity cards.

It should be valid indefinitely (does not have to be renewed), though you may need to report any change of address to the local authorities.


If you have to register, you may be fined for not doing so but may continue to live in the country and cannot be expelled just for this.

In many countries, you will need to carry your registration certificate and national identity card or passport at all times. If you leave them at home, you may be fined but cannot be expelled just for this.

Terry

tearnet wrote:

If you are already a EU residency card holder they have no right to check any of these documents again.

Agree, except they might be checking the signature against records or that the residency card is not forged.Also, they may have no right to check them, but thats not to say they aren't.

"It should be valid indefinitely (does not have to be renewed), though you may need to report any change of address to the local authorities."

so why are the existing cert holders having to do it again then... (i mean apply albeit without the supporting docs)..?

toonarmy9752 wrote:

"It should be valid indefinitely (does not have to be renewed), though you may need to report any change of address to the local authorities."

so why are the existing cert holders having to do it again then... (i mean apply albeit without the supporting docs)..?

Because this isn't just a residency document, its a residency doc plus ID

whats the validity of the new doc?

5 years I believe

so what happened to the indefinite validity - and no need to renew??????

further is there something hidden in the small print about the previously acquired residency years

you can apply for the permanent version of the card - its one of the forms on the ministry website - but the proof is more extensive, mainly about proving you've lived here for at least 4 years and 2 months in the last 5 years. I'll be applying for this next year or so, once the office in Gozo is open.

for me its just a question - am not bothered - but is there any real benefit?

you have certain extra entitlements - possibly the most important is that if the UK left the EU you would still have an automatic right to live in Malta

If you are below retirement age and not working, it means you can't get an EHIC

and if malta leaves the EU?

i think i fall into a black hole as we have the RHA - and cant get an ehic here nor one from the UK

toonarmy9752 wrote:

and if malta leaves the EU?

i think i fall into a black hole as we have the RHA - and cant get an ehic here nor one from the UK

If Malta leaves, then we would have no automatic right to live here unless Malta and UK agree something.

RHA - so am I - we are lucky to get that - if we were say French, we would have no health cover at all. RHA gets us partially out of the black hole.

georgeingozo wrote:

toonarmy9752 wrote:

and if malta leaves the EU?

i think i fall into a black hole as we have the RHA - and cant get an ehic here nor one from the UK

If Malta leaves, then we would have no automatic right to live here unless Malta and UK agree something.

RHA - so am I - we are lucky to get that - if we were say French, we would have no health cover at all. RHA gets us partially out of the black hole.

I have yet to receive a response from the DWP on this matter - 4 letters written so far - they seem reluctant to go into print on it

so its private insurance cover when on holiday then.

Hi Toon
          Why can't you get the EHIC from the UK? My understanding is (since the EU changed the rules) that the UK issues the EHIC to EU UK expats. You can't do it on line but have to contact Newcastle for the forms, fill them in and return them.

Terry

tearnet wrote:

You can't do it on line but have to contact Newcastle for the forms, fill them in and return them.

Terry

my understanding is that for UK citizens living in Malta you only get an EHIC if you qualify, and if you are below retirement age and not working you dont qualify. Very happy to be wrong.