How to Get a 2-Year Residence Card in Malta as a Nepali TCN 🇲🇹📄

(Most Important: You Must Request Your Employer)

For many Nepali Third Country Nationals (TCNs) working in Malta, one common question is:

“Can I get a 2-year residence card instead of renewing every year?”

The answer is YES, but only if your employer applies correctly and meets certain conditions.

In this blog, I will explain clearly and honestly how a Nepali TCN can get a 2-year residence card in Malta, and why your employer plays the most important role.

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What Is a 2-Year Residence Card in Malta?

A 2-year residence card is a temporary residence permit issued by Identità Malta that allows you to:

• Live in Malta legally

• Work for your employer

• Avoid yearly renewal stress

• Save time, money, and documents

⚠️ Important:

Malta does NOT automatically give a 2-year card.
It depends on your employer, contract, and compliance history.

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Who Can Get a 2-Year Residence Card?

You may be eligible if all these conditions are met:

✅ You are legally working in Malta
✅ You are a Nepali (or other TCN) with a valid residence card
✅ You have a stable employer
✅ Your employer is compliant with Jobsplus & Identità Malta
✅ Your employer is willing to request a 2-year ID

👉 Employees cannot apply alone — it must come from the employer.

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Most Important Step: Ask Your Employer Properly 🏢🗣️

🔑 This Is the Key Point

If you want a 2-year residence card, you MUST:

Politely request your employer to apply for a 2-year Single Permit / renewal

What You Should Ask Your Employer

You can say something like:

“I would like to know if the company can apply for a 2-year residence permit for me during my renewal, as I am working long-term with the company.”

Your employer must submit the request during:

• Single Permit renewal, or

• Change of employer / contract renewal

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What Employers Need to Apply for a 2-Year ID

Your employer must provide:

• ✔️ 2-year (or long-term) employment contract

• ✔️ Clean compliance record (tax, NI, Jobsplus)

• ✔️ Proof that the company needs you long-term

• ✔️ Proper salary according to Maltese law

• ✔️ Updated Jobsplus engagement form

⚠️ If the employer gives only a 1-year contract, Identità Malta will usually issue only 1-year ID.

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Step-by-Step Process (Employer-Based)

Step 1: Contract Duration

Your contract should clearly mention:

• 2 years OR

• Indefinite / long-term employment

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Step 2: Employer Submits Application

Employer applies through:

• Identità Malta (Single Permit renewal)

• Jobsplus system

They must mention or request longer validity.

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Step 3: Identità Malta Review

Identità Malta checks:

• Employer compliance

• Your previous residence history

• Job stability

• Salary & insurance

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Step 4: Biometrics & Collection

If approved:

• You submit biometrics

• You receive a 2-year residence card

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Important Documents You Still Need

Even if your employer applies, you must provide:

📌 Valid passport
📌 Rental agreement / accommodation proof
📌 Health insurance (if required)
📌 Previous residence card
📌 Updated contact details

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Why Many Nepali TCNs Get Only 1-Year ID

Common reasons:

❌ Employer gives only 1-year contract
❌ Employer doesn’t request 2-year validity
❌ Company has compliance issues
❌ Frequent job changes
❌ Late renewals or overstaying in the past

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Can You Force Identità Malta to Give 2 Years?

❌ No

Identità Malta decides based on:

• Employer strength

• Employment stability

• Immigration history

👉 But a strong employer request greatly increases your chance.

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Benefits of a 2-Year Residence Card

✅ No yearly renewal stress
✅ Less document preparation
✅ More job stability
✅ Easier bank & rental processes
✅ Better mental peace 😌

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Important Tip for Nepali Workers 🇳🇵

If your employer says:

“We only apply 1 year for everyone”

You can still:

• Ask politely

• Show loyalty & performance

• Request during your second or third renewal

• Ask for long-term contract

Many Nepali TCNs get 2-year ID after 2–3 years of stable work.

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Final Words

Getting a 2-year residence card in Malta as a Nepali TCN is possible, but remember:

🔑 Your employer is the key
📄 Contract length matters
⏳ Stable work history helps

If you are serious about staying long-term in Malta, build a good relationship with your employer and ask clearly.