Blue card TCN family reunification tips and processing times

Member since 29 July 2021

omarx373Member29 July 2021 15:26:21

Hello,

I'm moving to Malta soon, currently in the final steps of having my visa stamped (collecting some papers for the application).

I have a couple of questions and I hope another TCN with a blue card or someone with solid information can answer from recent experience.

1- Can I apply for my wife at the same time while I apply for my visa? (Already sent the question to identity Malta CVU and waiting for a reply)

2- I was told by some people that the option to explore is to apply for my wife to join me after I reach Malta as soon as I get my residency permit/card (legislation 217.15 allows that with the minimum one year residency term before applying being waived for blue card holders). The question: How long will it take to get the residency card from the time I reach Malta the first time on work permit visa (KEI Single permit)?

3- is there an expedited (premium visa service) option for family reunification visa?

4- does the nationality of my wife, who is also a TCN affect the processing times? (My lovely wife is Tunisian)

greennsk Member

Member since 11 September 2021

greennskMember11 September 2021 13:42:31

Hello,

Sorry, I can't add much to the topic as I'm seemingly in the same situation and looking for answers. Please share your findings though, would be very much appreciated :-)

The only thing regarding processing times I could find is in Paragraph 14.3 of legislation 217.15 which states processing times of no more than six months (which I know is not the answer you've been hoping for, but seems like nothing happens quickly here in Malta).

I hope you've landed in Malta safely and enjoying your stay!

Dan Griff Member

Member since 11 April 2022

Dan GriffMember11 April 2022 12:05:31

@omarx373 Hi, hope everything worked out ok with your efforts to secure a visa for your partner.

I'm in a similar situation to what you have mentioned, currently in the final stages of applying for a C5 KEI Visa and hoping to have my partner join me. We are both Non-EU nationals that would be very appreciative of any feedback you could provide from your experiences.

Cheers

Darran Pienaar New member

Member since Yesterday 18:00:27

Darran PienaarNew memberYesterday 18:00:29

@Dan Griff did you manage? I am KEI and have approval in principle and abroad but my wife got declined even though the policy clearly allows for it?! I even got it in writing from identity beforehand but seems whoever picked up the file was not aware of the exemptions as the letter of refusal referenced the standard rules