MALTA
Malta Permanent Residency Program

The Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP) grants long-term residence in Malta and Gozo. Launched in 2015, the current MPRP was introduced in March 2021. Applicants may qualify by purchasing or leasing property and making a government contribution. Amendments published on 19 Nov 2024 require accompanying children to be under 29 and raise government fees, effective 1 Jan 2025

ADVANTAGE

Four-in-one: EU, Schengen, Eurozone, Commonwealth
Approval first, then investment
British education system
Visa-free travel within Schengen Area
One applicant may include family members for permanent residency
No strict business, language, or education requirements; no minimum residency requirement

OUR ADVANTAGE

  • Tailored solutions

  • One-on-one support

  • Global resources

  • Full follow-up

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Serial
Name
Details
1
Main applicant requirements
1.Non-EU, aged 18+. 2.Assets: €500K minimum (€150K liquid) or €650K (€75K liquid). 3.Complete required government contributions and property investment. 4.No criminal record, good health, and Malta-wide health insurance.
2
Dependent applicants

Spouse.

Minor children.

Unmarried financially dependent children under 29.

Financially dependent parents and grandparents of the main applicant and spouse.

3
Investment requirements

Administrative fee: €50,000 for main applicant; €5,000 per dependent.

Non-profit donation: €2,000.

Government contribution (property purchase): €30,000 for main applicant; €5,000 per dependent.

Government contribution (rental): €60,000 for main applicant; €5,000 per dependent.

Property investment (purchase): Buy property in Malta or Gozo valued at a minimum of €375,000.

Property investment (rental): Lease property in Malta or Gozo with annual rent of at least €14,000.

APPLICATION PROCESS

  • 1

    Assessment and contract signing

    Client signs the legal service engagement agreement
  • 2

    Submission of application documents

    Lawyer submits documents and pays the initial government application fee
  • 3

    Approval in principle

    Upon completion of review, the immigration authority issues an approval in principle letter
  • 4

    Complete investment

    Pay the balance of government application fees and contributions, lease or purchase property, and obtain health insurance
  • 5

    Travel to Malta for biometric data collection

    After approval, the client must travel to Malta once to complete fingerprint registration
  • 6

    Obtain the Malta Permanent Residence Card

    Obtain Malta residency status