MALTA

Malta Permanent
Residence Programme (MPRP)

Why Choose Malta?

  • Low cost of living compared to most European countries.
  • Attractive tax system with a flat 15% rate on chargeable income.
  • Residency-by-investment program available to Non-EU nationals and dependents.
  • Malta Permanent Residency allows free travel within the Schengen Area.
  • Permit grants the right to reside, settle, and stay in Malta indefinitely.
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Benefits

Wide Family Eligibility

Family eligibility includes the spouse or partner in a long and durable relationship of the main applicant, a child of the main applicant or his souse/partner under the age of 18, economically dependent and unmarried children of the spouse/partner between the age of 18 and 26, and economically dependent parents or grandparents of the main applicant and his spouse/partner.

Safe, Stable Mediterranean Lifestyle

Malta is a neutral, safe and stable country with a friendly people living a European lifestyle but with a Mediterranean quality of life.

Schengen Travel Access

Maltese residence card allows its holder free travel within the 26 members of Schengen area.

EU & Schengen Membership

Malta has been a member of the European Union since 2004 and part of the Schengen since 2007.

TaxBenefitsby Investment

Non-domiciled Maltese tax residents are taxed only on foreign income remitted to Malta, not on worldwide income.

Only foreign-source income (not capital) that is brought into Malta is taxable, and only on the amount actually remitted.

Foreign-source capital gains are never taxable in Malta, whether remitted or not.

Remitting capital or savings to Malta is not subject to Maltese tax.

Malta imposes no inheritance tax, no estate duty, no wealth tax, and no municipal or local rates.

Investment Options

Minimum Age Requirement

Must be at least 18 years old.

Nationality Requirement

Must be a third country national.

Valid Travel Document

He and his dependents poses a valid travel document.

Non-Refundable Contribution

Pays in full the non-refundable contribution of €37,000.

Program Compliance

Meets the application requirements indicated by the Malta Residence and visa program.

Sickness Insurance Coverage

He has a sickness insurance in respect of all risks across the whole of the European Union and the whole of the Schengen Area normally covered for Maltese nationals.

Minimum Asset Requirement

The individual must have assets of no less than €500,000 of which €150,000 should be financial assets OR assets of no less than €650,000 of which €75,000 should be financial assets.

Mandatory Donation

The individual must commit to a donation of €2,000 to a local registered philanthropic, cultural, sport, scientific, animal welfare or artistic non-governmental organisation or society registered with the Commissioner for Voluntary Organisations.

Qualifying Investment Requirement

Invests in qualifying investment (government bods or other approved investments announced from time to time) having an initial value of €250 000 to be held for a minimum period of 5-year period from the date of issue of the residence certificate.

Administration Fee Commitment

The individual must commit to pay a one-time administration fee of €60,000 and €7,500 per dependent to the authorities except for the spouse, a child who is less than 18 years of age and an adult child who has been certified by a recognised medical professional or authority as having a disability.

Qualifying Property Requirement

Provides proof of title to qualifying property (which must be held for a minimum of 5 year period from the date of issue of the residence certificate) with a minimum value of:

• If the property is situated in Malta: €375,000 or rent of no less than €14 000 per annum.

• If the property is situated in the Southern Region of Malta or Gozo: €375,000 or rent here at an annual minimum of no less than €14 000 per annum.

Procedure and Timeframe

The applicant gathers due diligence documents, supporting documents, and the residency application.
A complete compliance check is performed to ensure all requirements are satisfied.

The applicant provides evidence of qualifying investments to confirm that all required investments have already been made.

The applicant must travel to Malta to submit biometric data in person.

All documents and the completed application are submitted to the Malta Residency and Visa Agency (MRVA).
Upon review and approval, MRVA issues a confirmation of formal validity.

After approval, the applicant must:

  • Finalize investments in Malta stocks and shares

  • Sign a property purchase or lease agreement

  • Obtain the required private health insurance

Upon fulfilling all requirements, the Residence Permit is issued.
It is valid for 5 years and renewable every 5 years.

The process of preparation, assessment, and completion of investment requirements typically takes around 4 months.

Dependents in the direct line may benefit from the programme, including:

  • Ascendants

  • Children over 18 but under 29, not married and not economically active

In the event of the main applicant’s death, Residence Malta Agency may issue the certificate of residence to a dependent of the deceased beneficiary.

Subject to due diligence and additional contributions, the applicant may later add:

  • The spouse or minor child of the main applicant or spouse

  • Children born or adopted after approval

  • Dependent parent or grandparent of the main applicant or spouse

  • Adult child (18–28) who is unmarried and economically dependent

  • Adult child with a certified disability

  • Spouse of an already dependent child

  • Minor child of an already approved dependent child or their spouse

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