Parallel Import New Application/Parallel Import Renewal

Last Updated: Tuesday 16 June 2026

Overview

A parallel import licence is granted for medicinal products which have a Marketing Authorisation (MA) in Malta. Once issued, it is valid for 5 years. A renewal application must be submitted at least 6 months before the expiry date.

What you'll get

A Parallel Import Licence to import from an EU country medicinal products already authorised in Malta.

Eligibility

Parallel import licence holders.

How to apply

Fill in the online form, click print and save in PDF format.

Only pages where signatures are required have to be printed and attached to the form when sending it through the Common EU Submission Portal .

Timeline

Submission of Application

Vetting of Application

5 days

Approval of Application

2 months

Delivery of Service

5 days

Submit your application

Apply