Permanent Residence

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Mr_CaderNew member03 March 2020 03:47:02

if i hold a Maltese work permit (longstay/D visa) , Can i get PR in Malta ? if it is exist how many years should i live here to apply for Maltese Permanent Residence permit?

F0xgl0veMalta Expert03 March 2020 06:19:14

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It is usual to have to live in Malta for 5 years before being elegible for permenant residence.
Unfortunately most TCNs are only given 1 year renewable Residence cards and these are often not renewed after 4 years to avoid the elegibility for PR.

Mr_CaderNew member03 March 2020 06:51:57

Thanks,in addition
So, it sounds expats cant apply for PR in Malta right? And TCNs could not live more than 4 years ! isn't it?

GozoMoMalta Expert03 March 2020 10:56:45

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Mr_Cader wrote:
Thanks,in addition
So, it sounds expats cant apply for PR in Malta right? And TCNs could not live more than 4 years ! isn't it?

EU citizens can apply.

Mr_CaderNew member03 March 2020 11:05:31

Can TCNs live more than 4 years?

volcaneViP03 March 2020 12:10:43

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https://integration.gov.mt/en/Residence … ermit.aspx

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