Residency by Investmentin Malta

Minimum Investment Amount

€180,000

Processing Time

4-6 months

Key Residency Benefit

European residence permit

Why is Malta a popular investment location?

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 the Malta Residency by Investment programme

The Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP) is a highly reputable scheme launched in 2021. The programme is open to third-country nationals (non-EEA, non-Swiss and non-EU nationals).

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 Programme can also be obtained in only four to six months.

How to obtain Residency in Malta

Rent or purchase a residential property

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.

Government contribution

This amount varies depending on whether the applicant will rent or purchase a property.

The government contribution is €80,000 for those who purchase a property and €110,000 for those who rent.

In both cases, 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.

Donate to a charity

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.

Key Benefit of Residency in Malta

The Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP) allows successful applicants to increase their global mobility.

Malta is a European Union (EU) member, meaning residents of the country can travel freely across the EU. Investors who obtain a residency permit in Malta can travel to EU countries visa-free for 90 days within a 180-day period.

Maltese residents can also access healthcare and educational institutions in EU countries.

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