Can family members in Malta work, and can they stay long term?

Being admitted for family reunification does not automatically grant unrestricted work rights. Whether a spouse or child can work, and under what conditions, depends on Malta's rules and may require an additional authorisation or single permit, so this should be checked before they take a job.

On the longer term, lawful continuous residence in Malta can count toward long-term resident status for family members, subject to the usual conditions such as the required years of residence and integration requirements. Confirm both the work-rights position and the long-term residence path with Identita for each family member's circumstances.