A person who marries and who fulfills the criteria set out by the Social Security Act will be eligible to a Marriage Grant of €227.21 (Lm97.54).  This grant is paid per person, ie: to both the husband and wife.

One can also apply through the online application form- click here

Application Form for Marriage Grant has to reach the Department of Social Security not later than six months after the marriage date.

Documents required

Back office process

Once a claim is received, it is registered. An assessment of the contributions paid is made, and the other eligibility criteria are verified. The claimant is then informed about whether his/her claim was accepted or rejected. In the case of the former, payment is then effected.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: IS THE MARRIAGE GRANT GIVEN TO THE COUPLE OR TO THE INDIVIDUAL SPOUSES?

A: Both husband and wife are entitled to the Marriage Grant, provided that they both fulfill the eligibility criteria for such benefit.

Q: WHAT HAPPENS IF A PERSON REMARRIES?

A: A person who legally contracts marriage on more than one occasion shall be entitled to a Marriage Grant in respect of each marriage on condition that between one marriage and another s/he was employed/self-employed/self-occupied for a at least six months and was paying the contributions for that same period.

Q: CAN A CLAIM FOR MARRIAGE GRANT BE REJECTED?

A: Yes a claim can be rejected. In this case, the claimant is informed in writing. S/he may appeal against the Director of Social Security’s decision before the Social Security Umpire.

However, appeals may be lodged only on particular articles of law or important principles emerging from the Director’s decision to reject the claim. The appeal must be lodged in writing within 30 days from the date of the notice by which the claimant is informed that the claim is rejected.  

The written appeal has to be presented to the Secretary to the Umpire, Department of Social Security, Block C, Beltissebh, Floriana FRN 1700.

Q: WHAT IS THE RATE OF THE MARRIAGE GRANT?

A: The Marriage Grant is paid as a lump sum of €227.21 (Lm97.54) per person, to both husband and wife.

For more information visit  www.msp.gov.mt

Department for Social Security

38, Ordinance Street

Valletta

Malta.

CMR 02

Tel: 21 556 091

Email: social.security@gov.mt

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