Orphan’s Supplementary Allowance

Overview

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

For information regarding cross-border situations please click here.

Payment for the Orphan’s Supplementary Allowance is issued every 4 weeks in advance.

This allowance is paid for the period when the youngster is between 16 and 21 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 youngster, if both parents of the youngster 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