📌 How to Renew Your TRC Card in Malta (Step‑by‑Step Guide for Nepali)

if you are living and working in Malta on a TRC / Single Permit, you need to renew it before it expires to stay and work legally. Here’s how the process works and what you must do: Identità+1

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1. Know When to Start the Renewal 🗓️

You should start the renewal process up to 90 days (about 3 months) before your current permit expires. Renewals must be submitted while the current card is still valid. If you miss the deadline, you may lose your legal status in Malta. Identità

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2. Prepare All Required Documents 📄

Before submitting your renewal, gather these documents:

✔️ Your valid passport
✔️ Current TRC / residence card
✔️ Employment contract showing you are still working (signed by you and your employer)
✔️ Proof of address (rental agreement, attestation form and housing authority)
✔️ Any documents requested by Identità Malta for your specific case

Most renewals are handled through the Identità Malta – Expatriates Unit online system. Identità

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3. Submit Renewal Application

Submit your renewal application through the Identità Malta online portal before your current TRC expires. This is usually done by your employer or an agent on your behalf. The application can only be lodged when the current permit is valid. Identità

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4. Biometrics Appointment (If Required) 📸

Once the renewal application is submitted, Identità Malta may send you a biometrics appointment letter (photo / fingerprints). You must attend this appointment — it’s part of the renewal process. 

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5. Wait for Approval

After submission and biometrics, Identità Malta processes your application. It can take several weeks to months depending on workload and documentation accuracy, so apply early. 

During this period, your current TRC remains valid as long as the renewal was submitted before expiry.

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6. Pay Renewal Fees 💶

Under the latest rules:

• Standard renewal fee: ~€150 per year if nothing has changed (same job and address) 

• Higher fee (~€300): If you change employer, job title, or address in your renewal application 

Always confirm current fees with your employer or Identità Malta, as they can change.

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7. Collect Your New Card

Once your renewal is approved, Identità will send a collection letter — usually by email or mail. You must go to the designated office on the given date to collect your new TRC card.

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🧠 Important Tips (So You Don’t Lose Your Legal Status)

✔ Apply early: Start 2–3 months before expiry to avoid delays. Identità
✔ Don’t let your card expire: Submitting before expiry ensures you remain legal even while waiting. Identità
✔ Keep documents updated: If your job or address changed, tell Identità Malta early — this affects required documents and fees.
✔ Check emails and portal notifications frequently because Identità may ask for extra information.

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❗ What Happens If You Miss the Deadline?

If you don’t renew before your TRC expires, you may become irregular (illegal) and could be asked to leave Malta or face fines. Always track your expiration date carefully and start early. Identità

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✅ Conclusion

Renewing your TRC card in Malta is essential to continue living and working legally. By preparing documents early, applying on time, and attending biometrics when required, you can avoid stress and stay compliant with Maltese immigration rules.