malta

Minimum investment

€180,000

processing time

4-6 Months

key residency benefit

European Residence Permit

Benefits of Residency by Investment in Malta

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    Visa-free travel to nearly 100 countries

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    Favorable tax system

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    Fast and straightforward process

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    Residency for the entire family

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    No minimum stay requirements

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    No test or interview proces

discover malta

Malta is the smallest EU state. And while it may be small, the island nation is bursting with things to do and see.

From megaliths and medieval dungeons to beautiful beaches, Malta is a country steeped in history and bursting with natural beauty.

Malta is also a hub for various successful industries, including financial services, gaming and film production. The island is also known for its fantastic food, captivating dive sites, buzzing nightlife and year-round events.

About malta

The Malta Permanent Residence Program (MPRP), established in 2021, is a well-regarded initiative open to third-country nationals — individuals who are not citizens of the EU, EEA, or Switzerland.

It allows foreign nationals and their immediate family to become permanent residents of Malta in exchange for several qualifying investments. These include buying or renting real estate, paying government fees and making a charitable donation.

Successful applicants can reside in the country and benefit from visa-free travel to European countries in the Schengen Area. The Malta Permanent Residency Program can also be obtained in only four to six months.

How to obtain Residency by investment in malta

  • Purchased property must be at least EUR 375,000.

    Alternatively, there is a property rental option. With this option, lease a property with a minimum annual rental cost of €14,000.

    In both cases, these have to be held for a minimum period of five years and only need to be rented/purchased after the initial approval of the applicant.

  • The government contribution is €97,000.

    This amount is paid in two stages. The first is €10,000 on submission of the non-refundable application stage. The second is the remainder of the contribution on approval of the application.

  • A donation of at least €2,000 to a non-government charitable organisation (NGO) approved by the Residency Malta Agency (RMA). NGOs include areas such as science, animal welfare, culture, sport, the arts and more.

Frequently asked questions

  • The length of the process depends on several factors, such as how long it takes to find the right property investment and the time needed to prepare all of the relevant documents.

    On average, applications are processed within 4-6 months of submission. Final approval and receiving residency cards happen after the application is processed. However, applicants also receive temporary residence permit at submission valid for one year.

  • The eligibility requirements for the Malta Permanent Residence Program are:

    • Non-EU nationals, non-EEA, non-Swiss and from a non-sanctioned country

    • Be over 18 years old

    • To pass the ‘Fit & Proper’ test with a clean criminal record, which is checked by Europol, Interpol and other authorities

    • Be in good health and hold valid health insurance which covers their presence in Malta

    • Provide evidence that they hold at least €500,000 in capital, out of which €150,000 should be in the form of financial assets

  • Family members can be included in the application. Those eligible include:

    • Spouse or life partner

    • Children under the age of 18

    • Children over the age of 18 and under the age of 29, provided they are dependent, not married and not economically active

    • Children over the age of 18, provided that they have been certified by a medical professional as having a disability as per the Equal Opportunities Act

    • Dependent parents of the applicant or the spouse

    • Dependent grandparents of the applicant or the spouse

    No additional contribution is necessary for spouse or minor children, but there is an additional €7,509 cost for adult dependents.

  • Health insurance coverage is required to apply for the MPRP. The insurance should cover all beneficiaries for a minimum of €30,000 annually.