Residence in an EU country and visa-free access across Europe’s Schengen Area for 90 days out of a 180-day period
The Maltese archipelago lies virtually at the center of the Mediterranean and consists of three islands: Comino, Gozo, and Malta, with a total population of over 400,000 inhabitants occupying an area of 316 km.
Malta has risen to be one of Europe’s leading investment locations, driven by its reputation for stability, predictability, and security. The Malta Permanent Residence Programme grants residence rights to foreign nationals seeking an alternative residence in Europe.
Minimum contribution of EUR 175,000 mixed capital requirements
Processing time of four–six months from submission of the application to approval
Freedom of travel to Malta
Residence in an EU country and visa-free access across Europe’s Schengen Area for 90 days out of a 180-day period
Right to reside indefinitely in Malta
Investment required only for first five years
No residence requirement
Family members included
The main applicant must be at least 18 years of age to qualify and must provide an affidavit declaring that from the date of the application, they have in their possession capital of no less than EUR 500,000 (EUR 150,000 of which should be in financial assets).
The following application requirements must be met to qualify for the program:
A property purchase of EUR 350,000 (EUR 300,000 in South Malta or Gozo), or a property lease of EUR 12,000 per annum (EUR 10,000 in South Malta or Gozo) for a minimum of five years
A contribution of EUR 28,000 to the Maltese economy if the residential property is purchased, or EUR 58,000 if the property is leased
A donation to a non-governmental organization of EUR 2,000
A non-refundable administration fee of EUR 40,000
The application requirements and procedures for the Malta Permanent Residence Programme are reasonable and straightforward. The application is submitted to the Residency Malta Agency, the government agency responsible for applications. After stringent due diligence checks, successful applicants will be requested to complete the qualifying investments and will then be issued a residence permit. Residency Malta Agency will issue successful applicants with a Maltese residence certificate, which acts as a permit.
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