This rather dilapidated-looking building is what you have to look out for when you go to get you social security number, necessary once you start working in Malta. The Department of Social Security is located on Dingli street, about 150 metres from the seafront and on the left hand side of the street as you go uphill. Just in case your Maltese isn't too hot, the sign below states that opening hours are 8am to 12pm and then 1.30pm to 4.30pm from mid October to mid June. And then they only open in the mornings from June 15th to September 15th.
I went down there (passport in hand) at about 7.45 in the morning, only to find a queue of people in front of me. By 8.30am and with no sign of life in the office save for a cleaner, I left to go to work. Next time I arrived at 7am, nobody else waiting, the guy turned up at five past eight and I was out of there five minutes later, small cardboard social security 'card' in hand.
UPDATE!:
However.... Nothing stays the same for ever.
It's an online world we live in, and so these days the Maltese government want you to apply for a social security number online from this site.
You should get your number within 3 working days - assuming all your details are acceptable - and there is no cost.
22 comments:
Thank you for the useful data presented in such a fun way.
I just want to ask: is this office in Valletta?
Cheers,
No this is in Sliema, however you would need to visit the social security building that is allocated to the area you live in so the above information will only apply to Sliema residents
Hi, I'm in italy and i'm interested to understand how to Get a Social Security Number in Malta. I 'm working in this moment in italy but I would work in Malta.
Thank you for your attention
Is this place for Europe citizens only?
It's the same place for everybody in the Sliema area, as far as I know.
Why do you need a social security number?
To work!
do you need a social security number to get a job? or just to get paid?
Its purpose is so they can tax you once you´re working.
Im from Serbia...and if someone knows how I can get work permit , social security numbe etc ...text me milan.gajin@gmail.com
I lost my securiti social number(the document)how can i do?
Is the social security office in Sliema also open on Saturday?
no mon to fir only.
it should be on any of your payslips or FS3 form
Ok, thx for the info!
im from bulgaria... and if someone knows how I can get work permit , social security numbe etc ...text me staan@mail.com
Hi!! I start a new job in Malta this week, So I need a Social Security Number but in this moment I continue to search an appartment, so can I go to office at Sliema? is there a website?
Many thanks
Hi,
Step1 is to go for job interview. With you take your personal info such as passport number, Name and surname, address in Malta, Name and surname of your father, Date of birth, status, nationality etc. If employer is willing to try you out and is interested in giving you a job he should have an engagement form ready. If not ask to pass the following day to collect it. The engagement form consists of 2 pages. On page 1 you need to fill out your personal details and nature of employment. Page 2 consists of the employer's or company's details and it should be filled by employer, bottom of page 2 needs to be signed by employer and you (employee).
Step 2 Take engagement form and go to one of the outlets of Social Security departments depending where you are living in Malta they have several branches in different locations. Tell them that you need a social security number and show them the engagement form. You will be given a paper with the number on it and you need to take it back to your employer.
Step 3. Employer can send your engagement either by post to Employment& Training Corporation, Human resources Information unit, Birzebbuga BBG3000 Malta. Or the employer can do it via ETC website. Wait for 3 to 5 working days for acknowledgement from ETC and you can start working without any hassles. Same process is done for all EU country nationals.
How much does it cost to get a social security number ?
Which office do you need to go to for Bahar ic-caghaq?
I went to naxxar's local council and they said I have to apply for it online, but I'm in a bit of a hurry for it as I just got employed. Is there a way to get it quick?
The only cost is your time.
You need the Naxxar office - Centru Civiku, Vjal il-21 ta' Settembru . I got it by going early in the morning and queuing, but that was a couple of years ago so maybe the process is different now.
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