Entitlement to Remain Insured in Malta – Form A1

Overview

The A1 document confirms which social security legislation applies to the holder. It is typically required where an employed or self-occupied person has a connection to more than one European Union (EU) country through their work activity. Since EU regulations stipulate that a person can only be subject to the social security legislation of one country at a time, the A1 document specifies which country’s legislation is applicable.

The A1 certificate is issued by the country whose legislation applies to, confirming that you are not subject to the Social Security laws of any other country with which you have a connection. This means that you are not required to pay social security contributions, including health insurance, in those other countries. The A1 certificate remains valid until the expiry date indicated on the document or until it is revoked by the issuing authority.

What you’ll get

An A1 certificate confirms that you are required to pay your social security contributions in Malta while working in another European Union (EU) member state. This ensures that you are not subject to multiple insurance coverage.

Eligibility

Eligibility criteria

You are eligible for an A1 certificate document in either one of the following circumstances:

When your employer assigns you to work temporarily in another European Union (EU) country on their behalf for up to a maximum of twenty-four (24) months. This is referred to as a posting.
When you are normally self-occupied in an European Union (EU) country and travel to another EU country to carry out a similar activity for maximum period of twenty-four (24) months.
When you are typically employed in more than one European Union (EU) country simultaneously or on a rotating basis
When you are typically self-occupied in more than one European Union (EU) country simultaneously or on a rotating basis. When you engage in both employed and self-occupied activities in different European Union (EU) countries.
When you are a civil servant engaging in employment in another European Union (EU) country.