Digital Nomad in Malta
One documented route of this kind in Malta, with its conditions, documents, official government fees and process.
Nomad Residence Permit
Residence permit administered by the Residency Malta Agency for remote workers earning income from employment or business outside Malta.
- Processing time
- Variable; includes background verification
- Validity
- 1 year, renewable at the Agency's discretion
- Language requirement
- None
Requirements
- Income of EUR 42,000 gross/year (approximately EUR 3,500/month); EUR 32,400 retained for applications before 1 April 2024
- Proof of remote employment or business outside Malta
- Health insurance covering EU (including Malta) and the UK
- Valid property rental or purchase agreement
- Police conduct certificate and background verification clearance
Required Documents
- Valid travel document required
- Health insurance covering EU (including Malta) and the UK required
- Valid property rental or purchase agreement required
- Police conduct certificate required
- Proof of remote employment/business outside Malta required
- Background verification clearance (per the Application Checklist) required
Official fees
- Per-person application fee (not stated on public landing pages - confirm with Agency)
Process Steps
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1
Check eligibility
Review eligibility against the income threshold and remote-work criteria.
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2
Submit application
Complete the checklist and submit via the Agency portal; pay the fee.
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3
Background checks and issuance
Undergo background checks; the permit is issued for 1 year, renewable at the Agency's discretion.