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Malta Permanent Residence Program (MPRP)

The Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP) is a residency-by-investment program designed for non-EU nationals seeking to obtain permanent residence in Malta.

Through the MPRP, beneficiaries gain permanent residency in a safe and stable jurisdiction with diverse business opportunities.

Applicants must make an investment in qualifying property, provide a government contribution, make a donation to an NGO, and pay the required administrative fees.

Processing Time (from application to residence permit):
The entire process currently takes approximately 8 months.

Pathway to Citizenship:
Eligibility to apply for citizenship arises after 5 years of residence in Malta (subject to fulfilling all conditions).

Eligible Family Members:
Spouse/partner, financially dependent unmarried children, and parents/grandparents of both the main applicant and spouse/partner.

Key Benefits:

Right of permanent residence in Malta.
Visa-free travel within the Schengen Area.
Eligibility for Maltese tax residency.
No minimum physical stay requirement.
Ability to rent out purchased property.

Government Fees and Mandatory Contributions:

Administrative fee: €60,000 + €7,500 per adult dependent (excl. spouse and disabled children).
Government contribution: €37,000.
Donation to a Maltese NGO: €2,000.

Property Requirements (Rent or Buy):

Annual Rent: Minimum €14,000.
Purchase: Minimum €375,000 (purchased property may be rented out).

Asset Requirements:
Proof of minimum assets of €500,000 (including at least €150,000 in financial assets) OR €650,000 (including at least €75,000 in financial assets).

Physical Presence Requirement:
No minimum stay. The applicant is required to visit Malta only once to provide biometric data.

Travel Privileges:
Visa-free access to all Schengen Area countries.

Right to Live and Work:
Right to permanent residence in Malta; a separate work permit application is required for legal employment.

Taxation:
Eligibility for Malta's favorable non-domiciled (remittance basis) tax status: tax is levied only on income remitted to Malta.

Excluded Nationalities:
Citizens of Afghanistan, North Korea, Iran, Congo, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Yemen, and Venezuela are ineligible. The program is temporarily suspended for citizens of Russia and Belarus.

Additional Notes:

Official languages: English and Maltese.
Malta ranks 2nd globally in safety.
Over 300 days of sunshine per year; Mediterranean climate and lifestyle.
High standards of education and healthcare.

Malta Global Residence Program (for non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals)

Processing Time:
The entire process takes approximately 6 months.

Pathway to Citizenship:
Eligibility to apply for citizenship arises after 5 years of residence in Malta (subject to fulfilling all conditions).

Eligible Family Members:
Spouse/partner, dependent children under 25, siblings, direct ascendants (parents, grandparents), and up to one domestic staff member.

Key Benefits:

Right of residence in Malta.
Visa-free travel within the Schengen Area.
Renewable residence status.
Eligibility for Maltese tax residency.
No minimum physical stay requirement.

Physical Presence Requirement:
No minimum stay. Two visits to Malta are required: for biometrics and to collect the residence card.

Fees and Financial Requirements:

One-time government fee: starting from €5,500.
Minimum annual tax: €15,000.
Property rental or purchase for the permit's duration is mandatory.

Property Requirements (Qualifying Property):

Annual Rent: Minimum €9,600 (or €8,750 in Southern Malta/Gozo).
Purchase: Minimum €275,000 (or €220,000 in Southern Malta/Gozo).
Important: The qualifying property can only be occupied by the applicant, dependents, and authorized staff. It cannot be rented or sublet.

Travel Privileges:
Visa-free access to all Schengen Area countries.

Right to Live and Work:
Right of residence in Malta; a separate work permit application is required for legal employment.

Taxation (Special Status):

Minimum annual tax of €15,000, OR
15% tax on foreign income remitted to Malta.
Locally sourced income is taxed separately at 35%.

Excluded Nationalities:
This program is not intended for citizens of the EU, EEA, or Switzerland.

Additional Condition:
The main applicant must annually submit a signed declaration confirming they have not spent more than 183 days in any other jurisdiction within the calendar year.

Residence Program (for EU/EEA/Swiss nationals only)

Right of residence in Malta.
Visa-free travel within the Schengen Area.
Renewable residence status.
Eligibility for Maltese tax residency.
No minimum physical stay requirement.

Physical Presence Requirement:
No minimum stay. Two visits to Malta are required: for biometrics and to collect the residence card.

Financial Requirements:

One-time government fee: starting from €5,500.
Minimum annual tax: €15,000.
Property rental or purchase for the permit's duration is mandatory.

Property Requirements (Qualifying Property):

Annual Rent: Minimum €9,600 (or €8,750 in Southern Malta/Gozo).
Purchase: Minimum €275,000 (or €220,000 in Southern Malta/Gozo).
Important: The qualifying property can only be occupied by the applicant, dependents, and authorized staff. It cannot be rented or sublet.

Travel Privileges:
Visa-free access to all Schengen Area countries.

Right to Live and Work:
Right to live and work in Malta (subject to obtaining the relevant work permit).

Taxation (Special Status):

Minimum annual tax of €15,000, OR
15% tax on foreign income remitted to Malta.
Locally sourced income is taxed separately at 35%.

Additional Condition:
The main applicant must annually submit a signed declaration confirming they have not spent more than 183 days in any other jurisdiction within the calendar year.