Questions that touch several topics: housing proof, tax and day-one admin. Status labels are explained on the Starting in Malta home page.
8.1 What proof of housing do I need for my permit?
Needs one of:
- a Lease Agreement Attestation Form (signed by landlord, stamped by a lawyer, notary or legal procurator)
- a Declaration of Accommodation from someone offering free accommodation
Official source: Identità: Non-Employment Permits, new required documents (Identità)
Status: ✅ Verified · checked 2026-10-21 · For: TCN
8.2 When am I tax resident and what number do I need?
Tax residence is a question of fact, not nationality.
- More than 183 days in Malta in a year makes a person resident for that year.
- A person who moves to Malta to establish residence is resident from the arrival date.
Foreign residents register as taxpayers and receive a 9-digit tax number (see 2.8).
Official source: MTCA: Tax Residence; Registration, self-employed (MTCA)
Status: ✅ Verified · checked 2026-10-21 · For: All
8.3 How do I get an identity card or eResidence document?
No confirmed answer yet.
Official source: Identità: Identity Cards Unit (Identità)
Status: 🟡 Needs checking · For: Residents