Malta Permanent Residence Program

What the program requires

Every requirement is set out in writing during the eligibility review, before you commit to anything.

• Third-country national, at least 18 years of age

  Excluding EU, EEA and Swiss nationals and nationals of sanctioned countries, a list reviewed from time to time.

• Stable and regular resources

  Sufficient to maintain yourself and your dependants without recourse to the social assistance system of Malta.

• Assets of at least EUR 500,000 or EUR 650,000

  Either EUR 500,000 with a minimum of EUR 150,000 in financial assets, or EUR 650,000 with a minimum of EUR 75,000 in financial assets.

• Valid travel document, clean criminal record and good health

  You must not suffer from a contagious disease or a health condition that could become a significant burden on the Maltese health system. The same requisites apply to all dependants.

• Non-refundable administrative fee of EUR 60,000

  Covering all involved parties. EUR 15,000 is paid at submission and the remaining EUR 45,000 after approval in principle.

• Government contribution fee of EUR 37,000

  Payable whether you purchase or lease a property in Malta.

• Property purchase from EUR 375,000 or rental from EUR 14,000 per year

  Acquisition of property in Malta or Gozo worth at least EUR 375,000; rather than acquired, property may be rented at a minimum of EUR 14,000 annually.

• Donation of EUR 2,000

  To a registered Voluntary Organisation in Malta.

• Health insurance policy

  Covering all risks across Malta.

• EUR 7,500 for each adult dependant

  For each adult dependant included in the MPRP application, except the spouse.

• Residence card processing fee

  EUR 500 per applicant and per dependant family member for a five-year residence permit, payable before card issuance. Additional fees apply for card renewals or replacements.

• Dependants covered by the program

  Spouse; children under 18; unmarried children aged 18 to 29 still dependent on the main applicant; dependent parents or grandparents of the main applicant or spouse; and children over 18 certified as having a disability under the Equal Opportunities (Persons with Disability) Act.

• Optional 1-year Temporary Residence Permit

  Prospective MPRP applicants and eligible dependants may apply for a 12-month Temporary Residence Permit to reside in Malta while completing the full MPRP application. The complete MPRP application pack must be submitted within six months of receiving it. The EUR 15,000 initial administrative fee and EUR 100 per temporary card are paid at the biometric appointment; cards are processed within approximately four weeks.