Malta Digital Nomad Visa — Nomad Residence Permit
🛂 OVERVIEW
Country
🇲🇹 Malta
Visa Name
Nomad Residence Permit
Local Name
Permess ta' Residenza Nomadi
Program Type
Formal dn visa
Status
Active
Initial Duration
12 months
Max Duration
48 months
Income Requirement
$4,450/month
($44,500/year)
Application Fee
$324
Tax Status
Special rate
📋 REQUIREMENTS
Health Insurance
Required
Criminal Record Check
Required
Accommodation Proof
Required
Proof of Employment
Required
Degree Required
Not required
💼 WORK RULES
Local Work Allowed
No
Freelancer Eligible
Yes
Employee Eligible
Yes
Work Permit Included
No
👨👩👧 FAMILY & DEPENDENTS
Dependents Allowed
Yes
Dependent Fee
$324
💰 TAX DETAILS
Tax Status
Special rate
Tax Rate
10.0%
Tax Regime
NRP Tax Exemption + 10% Flat Rate
Regime Duration
4 years
Foreign Income Taxed
No
Tax Residency Trigger
183 days
📝 HOW TO APPLY
Application Method
online
Processing Time
30–60 days
Can Apply In-Country
Yes
Multiple Entry
Yes
Schengen Access
Yes
Can Open Bank Account
Yes
Renewable
Yes
📝 NOTES
Three work categories: employed by foreign company, shareholder/partner in foreign company, or freelancer/consultant for foreign clients. First 12 months of qualifying income are tax-exempt; afterwards 10% flat rate applies. Accommodation must have minimum 1-year rental agreement. Maximum total stay of 4 years. Dependents include spouse, minor children, and adult children dependent due to medical/economic reasons.
🏠 ALSO IN MALTA
Malta also offers these long-term residency programs:
- Malta Permanent Residence Programme (golden visa)