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Claims Officer

The Palace, St George’s Square


You cannot send your claim directly.


  • claim? Maltese or English
  • supporting documents? Maltese or English

If the compensation authority translates documents from another EU country, who pays for this?

The compensation authority pays for this.

Are there any administrative or other charges to be paid in this country for processing my claim (received from another EU country)? If so, how can I pay them?

There are no charges.


Not applicable


Not applicable

Will medical certificates, given by doctors in my country of residence, be accepted or recognised - or will my health/injury need to be examined by your own medical experts?

They can be accepted at the discretion of the Claims Officer, who can also decide to engage local medical experts.


Yes, the costs will be reimbursed.


The authority takes between one and two months.

In which language will I receive the decision on my claim?

You can receive the decision in English.


This is not possible.

Can I get legal aid (help from a lawyer) under the other country's rules?

Yes, you can.



or the Chief Advocate for Legal Aid: https://justice.gov.mt/mt/LegalAidMalta/Pages/home.aspx

Last update: 16/01/2019


