🏠 OVERVIEW
Country
🇲🇹 Malta
Program
Malta Permanent Residence Programme
Local Name
Programm ta' Residenza Permanenti f'Malta
Type
Golden visa
Status
Active
Permanent residence by investment programme for non-EU nationals requiring property purchase/rental, government contributions, and charitable donations.
🪙 INVESTMENT OPTIONS
| Type | Tier/Zone | Min Amount | USD Equivalent | Holding | Returnable | Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real estate | Property purchase | EUR 375,000 | $431,250 | 5yr | Yes | Optional |
| Rental | Property rental | EUR 14,000 | $16,100 | 5yr | No | Optional |
| Donation | Charitable donation | EUR 2,000 | $2,300 | -- | No | Required |
💰 FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS
Savings Required
$172,500
Net Worth Required
$575,000
Application Fee
$69,000
Gov. Contribution
$42,550
📋 ELIGIBILITY
Min Age
18+
Criminal Record Check
Required
Health Check
Required
Health Insurance
Required
💼 WORK RIGHTS
Employment
Not allowed
Self-Employment
Not allowed
Own Business
Allowed
Work Permit Included
No
👨👩👧 FAMILY & DEPENDENTS
Dependents Allowed
Yes
Spouse Included
Yes
Max Child Age
18
Parents Allowed
Yes
💰 TAX DETAILS
Tax Regime
Territorial
Regime Name
Remittance-based — only Malta-source and remitted income taxed
Foreign Income Taxed
No
Capital Gains Taxed
No
🏆 PATH FORWARD
Permanent Residency
Yes
Dual Citizenship
Allowed
Citizenship
Yes
Years to Citizenship
7 years
Language Required
A2
🌍 BENEFITS & MOBILITY
Schengen Access
Yes
Bank Account
Can open
Property Purchase
Allowed
Public Healthcare
No access
📝 HOW TO APPLY
Method
in person
Processing Time
120–240 days
Apply from Abroad
Yes
Local Representative
Required
📝 NOTES
Grants permanent residence directly — no renewal needed. July 2025 updates: admin fee EUR 60k, contribution EUR 37k standardized. Spouses and minor children no longer require separate contribution. Must maintain property purchase/rental and EUR 2k charitable donation. Citizenship possible after ~7 years continuous residence under Chapter 188.
📋 ALSO IN MALTA
Malta also offers a digital nomad visa for remote workers:
- Nomad Residence Permit (digital nomad visa)
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