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Startup Visa in Malta

One documented route of this kind in Malta, with its conditions, documents, official government fees and process.

Malta Startup Residence Programme

A 3-year residence permit (extendable by 5 years) for non-EU founders, co-founders, and core employees of innovative startups establishing their venture in Malta. Administered by Residency Malta Agency in conjunction with Malta Enterprise.

Processing time
Not officially published; varies by due diligence outcome
Validity
3 years (initial); extendable for a further 5 years
Language requirement
No formal language requirement specified
Permanent residence
Not applicable
Citizenship
Not applicable

Requirements

  • Non-EU/EEA/Swiss national aged 18 or over
  • Founder, co-founder, or core employee of an innovative startup registered for no more than 7 years globally
  • Minimum EUR 25,000 paid-up share capital in the Maltese startup entity
  • Physical residence and tax obligations in Malta throughout permit duration
  • Valid health insurance covering Malta and EU/EEA countries
  • Clean criminal record
  • Sufficient personal bank resources to support dependants
  • Maximum 6 co-founders; additional co-founders beyond 4 require EUR 10,000 extra paid-up share capital each

Required Documents

  • Completed application form required
  • Valid passport required
  • Business plan for the innovative startup required
  • Certificate of incorporation or company registration documents required
  • Proof of minimum EUR 25,000 paid-up share capital required
  • Proof of health insurance covering Malta and European countries required
  • Criminal background check from country of origin and country of residence required
  • Proof of residential address in Malta required
  • Proof of financial resources to support self and dependants required
  • Jobsplus employment licence (for founders, co-founders, core employees) required
  • Documents relating to any dependants to be included

Official fees

  • Application fee per adult applicant or dependant 750 EUR
  • Residence card fee per successful applicant (3-year) 300 EUR
  • Jobsplus employment licence (3-year) 690 EUR
  • Jobsplus employment licence (5-year) 1,150 EUR
  • Additional paid-up share capital per co-founder beyond 4 10,000 EUR

Process Steps

  1. 1

    Confirm eligibility

    Verify that your startup qualifies (innovative, registered under 7 years, no merger or takeover) and that you are a non-EU national from a non-restricted country.

  2. 2

    Establish Maltese startup entity

    Register or confirm your Maltese company and ensure minimum EUR 25,000 paid-up share capital is in place.

  3. 3

    Obtain Jobsplus employment licence

    Apply to Jobsplus for the employment licence required for founders, co-founders, and core employees.

  4. 4

    Submit application to Residency Malta Agency

    Submit the completed application form, all required documents, and pay the EUR 750 application fee per adult applicant.

  5. 5

    Due diligence review

    Residency Malta Agency conducts due diligence and assesses the startup's innovative nature and programme eligibility.

  6. 6

    Collect residence card

    Upon approval, pay the Identita residence card fee (EUR 300 per person) and collect the 3-year residence card.

  7. 7

    Apply for 5-year extension

    Before expiry of the 3-year permit, apply for the 5-year extension by demonstrating the startup remains active and all eligibility criteria continue to be met.

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