How to Check Malta Single Permit Status Online (Identità Malta Portal Guide 2026)

How to Check Malta Single Permit Status Online (Identità Malta Portal Guide 2026)

If you have applied for a Malta Single Permit (Work & Residence Permit) through Identità Malta, you may have seen different status updates on the online portal — and felt confused about what each one really means.

In this blog, I will explain every Identità Malta portal status in simple English, so you clearly understand where your application stands and what happens next.

This guide is updated for 2026 applicants and is especially helpful for Third Country Nationals (TCNs).

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✅ 1. Pending Completion by Employer

Meaning:
Your employer still needs to complete or finalize some parts of your application.

👉 What to do:
Contact your HR or employer and ask them to finish and submit the required details.

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✅ 2. Pending Review by Applicant

Meaning:
You (the applicant) need to review, update, or confirm your information before proceeding.

👉 What to do:
Log in to the portal, check documents, and proceed as instructed.

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✅ 3. Applicant Review in Progress

Meaning:
You have started reviewing or updating your application but haven’t finished yet.

👉 What to do:
Complete the remaining steps and submit.

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✅ 4. Pending Submission by Employer

Meaning:
You completed your part, but now the employer must officially submit it to Identità Malta.

👉 What to do:
Follow up with your employer or HR department.

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✅ 5. Submitted

Meaning:
Your application has been officially submitted to Identità Malta.

🎉 Good news! Processing has started.

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✅ 6. In Progress

Meaning:
Identità Malta has received your application and is actively processing it.

⏳ This stage can take several weeks.

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✅ 7. Processing by Third Parties

Meaning:
Other authorities (such as Jobsplus, security checks, or government departments) are validating your application.

📌 Very normal step — don’t panic.

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✅ 8. Ready for Final Approval

Meaning:
Your application is almost approved.

Soon you will receive:

👉 Approval in Principle (AIP)
👉 Invitation for biometrics (fingerprints & photo)

🎯 This is one of the best statuses to see!

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❌ 9. Withdrawn

Meaning:
Your employer withdrew the application before Identità Malta approved it.

⚠️ Usually happens if:

• Employer changed mind

• Missing documents

• Job offer cancelled

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❌ 10. Rejected

Meaning:
Identità Malta officially rejected the application.

Possible reasons:

• Incomplete documents

• Employer issues

• Policy changes

• Background checks

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⚠️ 11. Revoked

Meaning:
Application was processed but later cancelled by Identità Malta.

Common reasons:

• False information

• Employer problems

• Permit rules violated

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✅ 12. Approved

Meaning:
Your Single Permit is approved successfully!

🎉 You are legally allowed to work and live in Malta (pending card collection).

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📬 13. Collection Letter Posted to Registered Address

Meaning:
Identità Malta has sent you a letter by post.

📄 You MUST bring this letter to collect your residence card.

(No letter = no card collection)

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💳 14. Issued

Meaning:
Your Residence Card has been issued and collected.

🎉 Process complete — congratulations!

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📌 Final Tips for Applicants in Malta

✔ Always check your portal regularly
✔ Stay in contact with your employer
✔ Keep documents updated
✔ Be patient during “In Progress” stages

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If you are Nepali in Malta and applying for a work permit, this process is normal — delays don’t always mean rejection.

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