Malta

ContinentEurope
CapitalValletta
Official LanguageMaltese
Passport Rank7
CurrencyEUR

Malta Permanent Residency Program(MPRP)

Situated in the center of the Mediterranean Sea, Malta enjoys an excellent reputation for its splendid climate, friendly people, low crime rate, and superb quality of life. An attractive place in which to live or own a second home.. The island nation enjoys a stable political climate and is strategically located, with excellent air links.

The 2 official languages of Malta are English and Maltese. The country has a warm Mediterranean climate with hot dry summers, short mild winters and a warm sunny spring, and autumn with adequate rainfall. The temperature is very stable. The capital of Malta is Valletta, which is the smallest national capital in the European Union.

The Malta Permanent Residence Programme offers non-Maltese persons the possibility of acquiring a European residence permit in an EU country and visa-free travel within Europe’s Schengen Area.


Qualifying criteria :

  • The main applicant must be at least 18 years of age to qualify.
  • The applicant must provide an affidavit declaring that from the date of the application, they have in their possession capital of no less than EUR 500,000 (EUR 150,000 of which should be in financial assets).
Minimum Investment:
€330,000 Mixed Investment
Minimum Investment:
N/A
Real Estate
Time To Residency:
6-8
Months
Visa-Free Access *:
26 Countries & Territories

Key Benefits

Permanent resident status & World-Class Lifestyle:

Right to reside indefinitely in Malta.The applicant obtains the Right to live, work, and study in Malta.

No Residency Requirement:

There are no physical residency requirement to maintain the residency in Malta.

Freedom of movement:

As a permanent resident of Malta , you are entitled to freedom of movement in the Schengen area for 90 days out of a 180-day period.

Premium Education & world class Health:

You will enjoy access to world-class healthcare systems, have the right to attend schools and universities in Malta.

Residency in 6-8months:

Tailored to be a smooth and straightforward process with a timeframe of 6-8 months to obtain your residency.

Tax Relief:

Malta has one of the lowest taxation rates in Europe with no foreign income tax, inheritance tax and withholding tax on interest earned.

Investment Options

Fees:

Apart from the investment options following fees are to be incurred as well.

  • A contribution of EUR 28,000 to the Maltese economy if the residential property is purchased, or EUR 58,000 if the property is leased
  • A donation to a non-governmental organization of EUR 2,000
  • A non-refundable administration fee of EUR 40,000

Option 1: Property Purchase Option

A property purchase of EUR 350,000 (EUR 300,000 in South Malta or Gozo) for aminimum of 5 years.

Option 2: Property Lease Option

Property lease of EUR 12,000 per annum (EUR 10,000 in South Malta or Gozo) for a minimum of five years.