Investor / Golden Visa in Malta
2 documented routes of this kind in Malta, each with its conditions, documents, official government fees and process.
Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP)
A permanent residence right for non-EU/EEA nationals via a qualifying property investment in Malta, a government contribution, a charitable donation, and an administration fee. Amended by Legal Notice 146 of 2025 (effective July 2025): administration fee is now EUR 60,000 (paid in two stages: EUR 15,000 at submission, EUR 45,000 after Letter of Approval in Principle); government contribution is EUR 37,000 regardless of whether the applicant purchases or rents qualifying property; minimum property purchase is EUR 375,000 nationwide; minimum annual rent is EUR 14,000; adult dependent fee (excluding spouse, minor children, and differently-abled adult children) is EUR 7,500 per person. Asset requirements: EUR 500,000 total assets with EUR 150,000 liquid, OR EUR 650,000 total assets with EUR 75,000 liquid. Property must be held for a minimum of 5 years.
- Processing time
- Variable; subject to 4-tier due diligence
- Validity
- Indefinite right to reside (residence certificate)
- Language requirement
- None
- Permanent residence
- Grants indefinite right to reside on approval
Requirements
- Application only via a licensed agent
- Property: purchase at least EUR 300,000 (South Malta/Gozo) / EUR 350,000 (rest of Malta), or rent at least EUR 10,000 (South Malta/Gozo) / EUR 12,000 (rest of Malta) per year, held 5 years
- Assets requirement EUR 500,000 (of which at least EUR 150,000 financial assets)
- Government contribution and NGO donation (amounts per S.L. 217.26)
- Pass 4-tier due diligence
Required Documents
- Application submitted by a licensed agent required
- Proof of qualifying property (purchase or lease) held for 5 years required
- Evidence of EUR 500,000 assets (at least EUR 150,000 financial) required
- Due diligence documentation (4-tier) required
Official fees
- Administration fee (EUR 10,000 within 1 month + EUR 30,000 within 2 months) - FAQ V2.3; 2025 revisions reported, verify 60,000 EUR
- Required assets (of which at least EUR 150,000 financial) 500,000 EUR
- Property purchase minimum (South Malta/Gozo) 300,000 EUR
- Property purchase minimum (rest of Malta) 350,000 EUR
- Property rent minimum per year (South Malta/Gozo) 10,000 EUR
- Property rent minimum per year (rest of Malta) 12,000 EUR
Process Steps
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Engage licensed agent
Engage a licensed agent who submits the application plus the EUR 10,000 initial administration fee.
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Due diligence
Undergo the 4-tier due diligence process.
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Pay balance and contributions
Pay the EUR 30,000 balance, government contribution and NGO donation.
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Satisfy property and receive certificate
Satisfy the property/qualifying conditions; the residence certificate is issued.
Official Sources
- Residency Malta Agency - MPRP Legal Framework Official
- S.L. 217.26 MPRP Regulations (Updated Version) Official
- MPRP FAQs V2.3 Official
Global Residence Programme (GRP)
A tax residence and special status programme for non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals offering a 15% flat tax rate on foreign-source income remitted to Malta, with a EUR 15,000 minimum annual tax. Requires holding a qualifying Maltese residential property (purchased or rented). Administered by the Malta Tax and Customs Administration (MTCA).
- Processing time
- Approximately 4 to 6 months after submission of a complete application
- Validity
- Indefinite, subject to continued compliance with programme conditions
- Language requirement
- No formal language requirement
- Permanent residence
- Not applicable
- Citizenship
- Not applicable
Requirements
- Non-EU, non-EEA, non-Swiss national aged 18 or over
- Not a long-term resident of Malta
- Not simultaneously benefiting from another Maltese special tax status scheme
- Hold a qualifying Maltese residential property: purchase min EUR 275,000 (EUR 220,000 in South Malta/Gozo) OR annual rent min EUR 9,600 (EUR 8,750 in South Malta/Gozo)
- Pay minimum annual tax of EUR 15,000 on foreign-source income remitted to Malta
- Valid health insurance covering Malta and Schengen area
- Stable and regular financial resources sufficient to support self and dependants without Maltese social assistance
- Non-domiciled in Malta
- Not present for 183 or more days in any single other country during a calendar year
- Application submitted via a licensed Authorised Registered Mandatary (ARM)
- Clean criminal record
Required Documents
- Completed GRP application form required
- Valid passport required
- Proof of qualifying property (title deed or lease agreement) required
- Valid health insurance certificate covering Malta and Schengen area required
- Proof of financial resources or income required
- Criminal background check required
- Declaration of non-domicile required
- Documents relating to dependants to be included
Official fees
- Administrative fee (central or northern Malta property) 6,000 EUR
- Administrative fee (South Malta or Gozo property) 5,500 EUR
- Minimum annual tax on foreign-source income remitted to Malta 15,000 EUR
- Minimum qualifying property purchase (central or northern Malta) 275,000 EUR
- Minimum qualifying property purchase (South Malta or Gozo) 220,000 EUR
- Minimum annual qualifying rent (central or northern Malta) 9,600 EUR
- Minimum annual qualifying rent (South Malta or Gozo) 8,750 EUR
Process Steps
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Appoint an Authorised Registered Mandatary (ARM)
Engage an ARM licensed by the Malta Tax and Customs Administration. The ARM is mandatory for both the application and the ongoing maintenance of special tax status.
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Acquire or lease a qualifying Maltese property
Purchase a qualifying residential property (min EUR 275,000 or EUR 220,000 in South Malta/Gozo) or enter a rental agreement at or above the annual rent thresholds.
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Assemble documentation
Prepare all required documents including valid passport, proof of property, health insurance, proof of financial resources, criminal background check, and dependant documents if applicable.
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Submit GRP application via ARM to MTCA
Your ARM submits the completed application form and supporting documents to MTCA along with the administrative fee of EUR 6,000 (EUR 5,500 if qualifying property is in South Malta or Gozo).
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Application review and due diligence
MTCA reviews the application and conducts due diligence. Processing typically takes 4 to 6 months.
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Receive confirmation and pay minimum annual tax
Upon confirmation of special tax status, file a Maltese tax return and pay the minimum annual tax of EUR 15,000 on foreign-source income remitted to Malta, covering the applicant and all included dependants.
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Maintain ongoing compliance
Continue to hold a qualifying Maltese property, file annual tax returns and pay the minimum annual tax, maintain health insurance, remain non-domiciled, and ensure continued ARM representation.