Family requirements
Conditions attached to including family members: affidavits of support, custody rules for minors, due diligence for every dependant.
Including family members adds requirements of its own. Each dependant is subject to due diligence, adult dependants (other than the spouse) need an affidavit of support from the main applicant, and minors need the consent of both parents or evidence of sole custody.
Official requirements, quoted
Affidavit of support for each adult dependant (except spouse)
Plain English
The main applicant must swear an affidavit confirming that they support each dependant over 18 other than the spouse (adult children, parents, grandparents). Supporting evidence of dependency is recommended.
Who it applies to
Adult children, parents and grandparents included as dependants
Official wording
“The main applicant shall provide an affidavit confirming that he supports each dependant who is over eighteen (18) years old, except for the spouse.”
S.L. 217.26, regulation 12(4)
Required evidence
Affidavit sworn before a person empowered to administer oaths (video-call oaths are not accepted — FAQ Q66); supporting financial records where available.
Sources & Verification
Verified 30 September 2026 against the sources below- Legislation
Malta Permanent Residence Programme Regulations (S.L. 217.26), consolidated
Government of Malta — Subsidiary Legislation under the Immigration Act (Cap. 217)
Subsidiary Legislation 217.26 — Malta Permanent Residence Programme Regulations, L.N. 121 of 2021 as amended by L.N. 57 and 310 of 2024 and L.N. 146 of 2025
- Published
- 29 Mar 2021
- Effective
- 22 Jul 2025
- Last checked
- 30 Sept 2026
- Status
- Active
Reference: SL-217-26Official requirement - Government Publication
Residency Malta Agency — MPRP Frequently Asked Questions (V2.6.1)
Residency Malta Agency (Government of Malta)
Frequently Asked Questions — Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP), version 2.6.1
- Published
- 01 Jul 2024
- Effective
- —
- Last checked
- 30 Sept 2026
- Status
- Active
Reference: RMA-MPRP-FAQ-2-6-1Official requirement
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