International Student Support

Overview

All non-EU/EEA students studying at Advenio Further and Higher Education Institution for at least one academic year are required to apply for a Temporary Residence Card (TRC) before the visa expiry, within 90 days of arrival in Malta. Staying in Malta without a residence permit after the visa expiry is illegal. This residence permit confirms your legal residency in Malta as a Student and allows you to access services and apply for part-time work rights (Only after the receipt of Student TRC).

Applications can be submitted through the Identità Expatriates Portal: https://expatriates.identita.gov.mt/

The detailed manual showing step by step procedure of application is available in the link: https://expatriates.identita.gov.mt/Res/OnlineApplication_Expatriates_Manual.pdf

This guide explains the procedure and documents required. The same procedure applies for residence permit renewals. All documents must be submitted in English.

Step 1: Prepare the Following Documents

– Full copy of applicant’s passport (including all pages)
– Proof of Legal Status in Malta (Page in Passport with visa stamp/entry stamp/eTicket)

Proof of Accommodation:

– Copy of lease agreement signed by both landlord and tenant, which must include the full name, ID card number of landlord, rental address. The name of the tenant must match the name on the passport. If the landlord is not Maltese a purchase agreement of the premises must also be provided.

– Rental Declaration Form and Lease Attestation Form (signed by notary/lawyer)

• • https://www.um.edu.mt/media/um/docs/directorates/international/internationalstudents/RentalDeclarationForm.pdf
  • https://identita.gov.mt/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Lease-Agreement-Attestation-Form.pdf

– Housing Authority approval or Keeper’s Declaration (for licensed residences)

A copy of the approval letter issued by the housing authority for the registration of property as a rental as per cap. 604 of Maltese legislation.

– Health Insurance (must include in-patient care, repatriation, and evacuation)

Health Screening:

–  From 2025, all non-EU international students applying for a Temporary Residence Card (TRC) must undergo a health screening process by Malta’s Infectious Disease Prevention and Control Unit (IDCU). This step ensures the health and safety of both students and the public.

Health screening details and appointment booking: https://hpdp.gov.mt/idcu/healthscreening/healthscreening_foreign_students

Proof of sufficient financial means:
– Bank statement or money transfer receipts from the last 3 months
– Minimum balance: €950/month of stay
– Foreign statements must be signed, stamped, and dated by the bank manager
– Include ATM/EPOS receipt proving account accessibility in Malta
– Copy of credit/debit card showing same account number
– Currency conversions (if applicable) must show Euro equivalent

Proof of Sponsorship (if applicable):

• Sponsorship letter with sponsor ID/passport copy
• Sponsored students must still submit proof of funds
• Copy of current TRC (for renewal of student TRC)

Step 2: Online Submission of Temporary Residence Card (TRC) Application

Once all documents are prepared, submit your online TRC application. The application includes 5 stages:

• Stage 1 – Applicants’ personal information
• Stage 2 – Applicant’s residence details
• Stage 3 – Additional details
• Stage 4 – Documents Upload
• Stage 5 – Application Summary

In the step 4 of the application a ‘Form N’ will be generated automatically. Students must download the form and send it to Advenio eAcademy for countersigning the document. Once completed, this form needs to be uploaded in the online application portal.

Educational Establishment Details – Use the Following

• Name of Institution: Advenio eAcademy
• Contact Person: Stephen P. D’Alessandro
• Property Name/No. Blackley’s Business Centre 222/S31B
• Street Name: Triq id-Duluri
• Locality: Pietà
• Telephone No.: +356 2134 2704
• Email Address: admin@aea.academy
• Institution License Number: 2013-FHI-006

The below are the name of the programmes, MQF levels and duration of the programme:

• Undergraduate Higher Diploma in SME Management (MQF Level 5, Duration – 52 weeks)
• Undergraduate Diploma in SME Management – (MQF Level 5, Duration – 48 weeks)
• Bachelor’s  Degree in Nursing (Top-Up) – (MQF Level 6, Duration – 40 weeks)
• Bachelor’s  Degree in Entrepreneurship – (MQF Level 6, Duration – 64 weeks)
• Master’s Degree in Entrepreneurship – (MQF Level 7, Duration – 52 weeks)
• Post Graduate Diploma in Entrepreneurship – (MQF Level 7, Duration – 48 weeks)

After the final submission, an application Summary e-mail notification will be sent to the applicant in the registered email address. Identita will be informing the applicant via email in cases of any missing documents that need to be reuploaded. 

Important

Students are encouraged to submit their TRC application as soon as possible after arriving in Malta and to ensure that all supporting documentation is complete and accurate. Holding a valid Student Temporary Residence Card is essential for maintaining legal residence in Malta and is a prerequisite for international students wishing to apply for permission to work part-time in accordance with Maltese legislation.

The primary purpose of the Student Temporary Residence Card is to allow international students to pursue their studies. Part-time employment is intended to complement the educational experience and must never interfere with the student’s academic responsibilities.