Over the past months, the Strategy and Sustainability Division of the Maltese Ministry of Social Policy has finalised a new procedure for streamlining entitlement to healthcare for UK nationals residing in Malta who are currently afforded cover under the Reciprocal Health Agreement between Malta and the United Kingdom.  

The scheme requires that UK Nationals residing in Malta, who are not otherwise insured through EU Regulations, register with the Entitlement Unit for a special entitlement document. This document will be valid for two years and will need to be presented each time the holder accesses Maltese public healthcare services.

Applications for enrolment to the scheme are available for downloading from the Entitlement Unit’s website at: www.sahha.gov.mt  and can be submitted by post. They must include a photocopy of the applicant’s British passport and a copy of the registration certificate or residence permit.

British Citizens who are already in possession of a Certificate of Entitlement issued by the Entitlement Unit in terms of EU regulations 1408/71 and 574/72 or are paying National Insurance contributions in Malta are not required to register for this scheme.

As from 1 July 2010, British Citizens failing to present any of the above mentioned entitlement documents will have to pay for treatment given. British Citizens requiring emergency medical services while on holiday in Malta will be required to present their UK issued European Health Insurance Card.

Any enquiries regarding this new scheme should be directed to the Entitlement Unit telephone number 22992345, email:  entitlement.mhec@gov.mt

Consular Section
British High Commission
5 November 2009