Applying for an ID card after 90 days?

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SummerRaine Contributor

Member since 22 August 2011

SummerRaineContributor01 July 2012 18:50:47

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Just a quick question really. Time has flown past and I just realised that we are over 90 days(just) and we haven't yet applied for our ID cards. We are set to go tomorrow to do so but am concerned that I should have done it sooner, is it okay to be over the 90 day mark? We have been here for 96 days. I was going to go on Friday but I assumed they would be closed due to the holiday.

Also I have set aside my passport and marriage certificate, do I need anything else?

ricky ViP

Member since 06 September 2009

rickyViP01 July 2012 19:08:37

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Hi Summer,

you don't even have to apply for the ID card.

It is the residency that you have to apply for but I've not actually heard of any arrests or deportations of EU citizens for not doing so -)))

But you should do it soon to become a legal resident.

Cheers
Ricky

SummerRaine Contributor

Member since 22 August 2011

SummerRaineContributor01 July 2012 19:10:50

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Ah thanks, so if I go to the ID office for my ID card, they will also direct me where to go for the residency certificate too?

ricky ViP

Member since 06 September 2009

rickyViP01 July 2012 19:20:27

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No,

these are two different authorities that don't really care about each other. They might know where it is but I would not count on that. Maltese don't have to go there .

For residency you will have to apply at the DCEA in Valletta.

Cheers
Ricky

Alf007 Contributor

Member since 16 December 2010

Alf007Contributor06 July 2012 14:15:53

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take note about the summer hours of public entities... some of them close at noon

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