Orphan’s Allowance

Overview

An Orphan’s Allowance may be awarded to a person who is entrusted with the care of a child, if both parents of the child are deceased.

For information regarding cross-border situations please click here.

Payment of an Orphan’s Allowance is issued every 4 weeks in advance.

This allowance is paid until the child reaches 16 years of age.

Please click here for a Schedule of Benefits Rates.

General eligibility criteria:

A person who is entrusted with the care of a child, if both parents of the child are deceased
One of the parents was registered under the Social Security Act (Cap. 318.)
One of the parents was a citizen of Malta at the time of his death

General documentation:

Declaration signed by Applicant and also, if applicable, by spouse/partner. Click here to download the declaration
Court decree in respect of child custody