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        "content": "in%20malta%20how%20to%20apply%20for%20the%20eu%20disability%20card%20and%20what%20documents%20you%20need%3F"
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        "content": "Here\u2019s how to apply for the **EU Disability Card** in Malta, and what documents you\u2019ll need, based on the most recent official information (as of **June\u2013July 2026**):\n\n---\n\n## What is the EU Disability Card\n\n- It\u2019s a document issued by **A\u0121enzija Sapport** that shows you have a certified disability status in Malta. It can help with access to government and private services or concessions. ([servizz.gov.mt](https://www.servizz.gov.mt/en/services/web-00623?utm_source=openai))  \n- It doesn\u2019t guarantee benefit eligibility on its own\u2014other requirements may apply. ([sapport.gov.mt](https://sapport.gov.mt/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/AGENZIJA-SAPPORT-Benefits-for-EU-disability-card-holders.pdf?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\n## Who is Eligible\n\n- Any person with a disability, as defined under Malta\u2019s UNCRPD Act (Cap. 627)\u2014that means long-term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments which, in interaction with barriers, hinder full participation in society. ([servizz.gov.mt](https://www.servizz.gov.mt/en/services/web-00623?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\n## How to Apply\n\n1. **Fill in the online application form** via the EU Disability Card portal (operated by A\u0121enzija Sapport). ([servizz.gov.mt](https://www.servizz.gov.mt/en/services/web-00623?utm_source=openai))  \n2. Submit the application\u2014this includes a medical certificate. ([sapport.gov.mt](https://sapport.gov.mt/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/EU-Disability-Card_Blue-Badge_EN.pdf?utm_source=openai))  \n3. If needed, go through vetting and assessment stages (usually several weeks each). ([servizz.gov.mt](https://www.servizz.gov.mt/en/services/web-00623?utm_source=openai))  \n4. Once approved, the card is issued. If it expires, you must renew it\u2014at least **three months before expiry**. ([servizz.gov.mt](https://www.servizz.gov.mt/en/services/web-00623?utm_source=openai))  \n5. If you lose the card, report it and apply for a replacement. A fee of **\u20ac5** applies. ([servizz.gov.mt](https://www.servizz.gov.mt/en/services/web-00623?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\n## Timeline\n\n- Vetting: ~21 days  \n- Assessment: ~25 days  \n- Approval: ~25 days ([servizz.gov.mt](https://www.servizz.gov.mt/en/services/web-00623?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\n## Documents Needed\n\nTo make sure your application is accepted, have the following ready:\n\n- **Medical Certificate Form**:  \n  - Must be filled by a doctor. If the doctor is a **consultant in the Maltese public health system**, the form has multiple parts (Part A, B, C). ([sapport.gov.mt](https://sapport.gov.mt/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/EU-Disability-Card_Blue-Badge_EN.pdf?utm_source=openai))  \n  - Other doctors fill out at least Parts A & C. ([sapport.gov.mt](https://sapport.gov.mt/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/EU-Disability-Card_Blue-Badge_EN.pdf?utm_source=openai))  \n  - The date of issue must be **no more than one year old**. ([sapport.gov.mt](https://sapport.gov.mt/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/EU-Disability-Card_Blue-Badge_EN.pdf?utm_source=openai))  \n  - Signed, stamped, fully completed. Copies of relevant medical reports (e.g. doctor reports, scans, summaries) should be attached. ([sapport.gov.mt](https://sapport.gov.mt/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Application-for-EU-Disability-Card-Blue-Badge_EN.pdf?utm_source=openai))  \n\n- **Identification**: Maltese identity card or ID number. ([sapport.gov.mt](https://sapport.gov.mt/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/EU-Disability-Card_Blue-Badge_EN.pdf?utm_source=openai))  \n\n- **Any relevant medical documentation**: For example, reports, case summaries, diagnostic tests. ([sapport.gov.mt](https://sapport.gov.mt/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Application-for-EU-Disability-Card-Blue-Badge_EN.pdf?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\nDo you want me to walk you through the online form or send you the medical certificate template?"
    }
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