Registering my car in Malta

Rocket69

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Member since 21 August 2014

Sannat

Rocket69

21 August 2014 15:28:29

Rocket69

21 August 2014 15:28:29

Sannat

My wife and I plan to move to Malta next month and bring our car with us.
We do not have the ID card for Malta. Can we register the car without one or do we wait until we get one?

mantonas

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Member since 21 August 2012

Dublin, Leinster

mantonas

22 August 2014 01:31:53

707

mantonas

22 August 2014 01:31:53

707

Dublin, Leinster

From my understanding on this matter, you can only register your car when you become resident or plan to apply for the EID card. So, in that sense, I'd say yes, you'd need a EID card to register your car with Maltese plates. While you're not a resident you can drive your car here as a tourist. Once you become a resident, you've got I think about 30 days to register it. Have a look HERE, it might help to clarify some of your doubts.

Rocket69

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Member since 21 August 2014

Sannat

Rocket69

22 August 2014 10:22:27

Rocket69

22 August 2014 10:22:27

Sannat

Thanks for that. I was really getting a little confused as I could not get a reply from the authorities in Malta concerning this. I see you are in Mellieha, that's where we are moving to. Close to the "Half Way Inn." Thanks again