🛂 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
EUR 3,500/mo
(~$4,450 USD)
· EUR 42,000/yr
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)
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