There are a number of reasons why it is useful to have a Gozitan ID card if you are living in Gozo. In Malta and Gozo the ID card is used as the standard form of identification. Possessing an ID card simplifies banking and qualifies the holder for substantial subsidies on the Malta-Gozo ferry, among other things. This article explains how to go about obtaining an ID card.

Although your passport can always be used for identification in Gozo it can be useful to hold a Gozo ID card, which is the primary form of identification used by local Gozitans. A Gozo ID proves your residence in Gozo for discounts on the Malta-Gozo ferry and the Malta-Gozo helicopter. In addition, an ID card simplifies the process of opening a local bank account.

In order to apply for an ID card you must hold permanent residency or be at the beginning of at least a six-month visa extension as a temporary resident.

The ID card office is located in Victoria on Triq ir-Repubblika next to the Teatru Astra opera house.