How long is the Malta Long-Term Residence card valid and how is it renewed?

Once granted, the permit is issued as a "Long-Term Resident - EU" card with a validity of five years.

Renewal follows broadly the same process and keeps the five-year validity. The underlying status itself is intended to be long-term rather than temporary, but the physical card must be kept current, so it is important to renew before it expires and to keep your supporting documents in order.