Malta offers several residency pathways depending on your goals and nationality.

Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP)

A popular program for non-EU nationals allowing permanent residence in Malta through property investment and government contributions.
Benefits:
Visa-free travel - Maltese permanent residents can visit other Schengen countries without visas. The visa-free stay is up to 90 out of 180 days.
Long-term status - Investors obtain permanent residency that is valid for life. Only an ID card must be renewed every 5 years.
May include up to 4 generations - Investors’ spouses, children, parents, and grandparents can become Maltese permanent residency under one application.
Tax residency - Spending over 183 days a year in Malta makes investors tax residents. The tax system may be attractive, but permanent residency alone offers no special tax benefits.
Backup Plan - Investors become Maltese residents without the need to live in the country. They can buy or rent property, open a bank account, study, get treated, and use Malta as a safe haven.
 Requirements
Main applicant must proove assets of 500 000 euros out of which 150 000 in finance or 650 000 euros with 75 000 in finance
Make real estate investment in the form either
Purchasing property with minimum value of 300 000OR
Renting property with minimum annual value of 10 000
Property must be held for a minimum period of 5 years. Those who buy property can rent it out when they are not in Malta.
Make a non-refundable contribution of 37 000 to Maltese government
Make donation of 2000 to local NGO registered with the Commissioner for Voluntary Organisations
Administration fees of 60 000 includes spouse and minor dependants. For each additional adult dependant is 7 500 paid
 
 Successful applicants will be required to finish the qualifying investments, after passing rigorous due diligence tests in order to receiving a residency permit. 
 

Nomad Residence PermitDesigned for remote workers who wish to live in Malta while working for employers or clients outside the country.
Valid for 1 year and renewable up to 3 times
Benefits
Visa free travel
Tax optimisation - Nomads get a 12-month income tax exemption. After that, a flat 10% rate applies to authorised work
EU benefits - Nomads and their families can study and receive treatment in Malta or other Schengen states for up to 90 days.
Requirements
No criminal records
Non-EU and non-EEA citizen
Not a citizen of a restricted country, such as Afghanistan, Iran, or Syria
Remote work: an employee of a foreign company, a director of a company registered outside Malta, a freelancer, or a self-employed
Income of at least €3,500 per month, or €42,000 per year
Have a residential property in Malta
Have valid health insurance covering Malta


Global Residence Programme (GRP)
A Tax Residence Programme for non-EU, non- EEA and non- Swiss nationals
 Initially valid for one year, renewable every two years.
Benefits
Visa free travel
Living, working and doing business in Malta - Have a special permit to work or open a company in the country
Tax optimisation - A flat tax rate of 15% for all income remitted to Malta.
No tax in Malta will be charged on income from outside Malta that is not received in Malta.
No tax in Malta for capital gains realised outside Malta even if received in Malta.
No inheritance taxes.
Double taxation relief where applicable on income arising outside of Malta.
Requirements
Maintain the qualifying property - Purchase minimum €275,000 (Malta) or €220,000 (Gozo, South Malta)
Property Rental minimum €9,600 per year (Malta) or €8,750 per year (Gozo, South Malta)
Application fee: approximately €6,000 (or €5,500 for property in Gozo/South Malta)
Keep health insurance
Pay the minimum annual tax of €15,000
Not spend more than 183 days per year in another single country
Continue to meet the financial and program requirements

The Malta Tax Residence Programme (TRP)
The Malta Tax Residence Programme is designed for EU, EEA, and Swiss nationals who wish to establish tax residence in Malta
Validity
The special tax status can be maintained annually, provided the applicant continues to meet the programme requirements and pays the minimum tax.

Benefits
 15% flat tax rate on foreign income remitted to Malta
 No tax will be charged for income that has been generated and received outside of Malta
In regards to capital gains, no tax would be chargeable in Malta even if the capital gains are received in Malta, and realized outside.
Access to Malta’s extensive double taxation treaty network
 Requirements
Applicants must be EU, EEA, or Swiss nationals
Purchase or rent qualifying property in Malta - Purchase of at least: €275,000 in Malta or €220,000 in Gozo, South Malta
 Rent with a minimum annual of: €9,600 in Malta or €8,750 in Gozo, South Malta
Application fee of €5,500 will be payable for properties in Gozo or the South of Malta or €6,000 in Malta
Minimum annual tax payment of €15,000
Holding health insurance covering Malta
Demonstrating stable financial resources
Not spending more than 183 days per year in another country

Maltese Citizenship By Merits
It is granted to individuals whose skills, achievements, or contributions are considered to be of exceptional national interest. Their contribution has clear value to Malta’s public interest or international positioning, concrete outcomes or well-defined plans with measurable KPIs.
Areas for contribution:
entrepreneurship projects and job creation;
innovation, digital transformation, and science;
education and healthcare;
culture and sports;
philanthropy, social impact, and national security;
strategic projects supporting Malta Vision 2050.

Whether you are looking for a second home, relocation opportunities, or a strategic European base, Malta provides a welcoming environment for building your future.
Our team can assist you with property selection, residency applications, and relocation support to make your transition smooth and secure