Malta Golden Visa known as the Malta Permanent Residence Program (MPRP)
The Malta Permanent Residence Programme (known as the MPRP) offers non-EU nationals the opportunity to obtain permanent residency rights in Malta, providing unrestricted access to the Schengen Zone and the ability to reside indefinitely in the country. Designed for individuals and families seeking long-term stability within the European Union, the programme combines efficient processing with clear eligibility requirements, making it one of Malta’s most attractive residency pathways.
Key Facts
Asset Requirement: € 500,000
Government Fees: € 97,000
Processing Time: 4 – 8 months
Residency rights can be inherited to unborn family members
Legal Basis
The Legal Basis for the Malta Permanent Residence Program (MPRP) is Legal Notice No 127/2021, which was subsequently amended by Legal Notice 57/2024, 310/2024 and 146/2025
Benefits of a Maltese Residence Permit
Real Estate
Opportunity to invest in Malta’s stable, established and attractive property market, with many purchase or rental options available via our network of Agents.
Family Inclusion
Eligibility to include spouse, children, parents, and grandparents under one application. Under certain conditions even siblings can be included in an MPRP application.
Location & Travel
Easy access to all major cities in Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa via direct flights and visa free travel to 26 Schengen countries in Europe, including Switzerland.
Tax System
An attractive and competitive tax framework with an extensive network of double taxation treaties. Foreigners will not be considered domiciled in Malta for tax purposes, and as such do not pay income tax in Malta for foreign sourced income which is not remitted to Malta.
Lifestyle & Language
Malta has a high standard of living, a warm Mediterranean climate, excellent healthcare and education and a bilingual environment where English is an official language.
Residency Rights
Permanent residence status in Malta with the right to reside indefinitely in the country and with the option to apply for a work permit, if you would like to work in Malta. Compared to other Golden Visa Programs, one main advantage is that the MPRP allows to inherit the Golden Visa to future born family members.
Malta Permanent Residence Program Application Requirements
To successfully apply to the Malta Permanent Residence Program, applicants will need to:
Real Estate
Rent a property for a minimum of €14,000 p.a.;
OR
Purchase a property for a minimum value of €375,000;Hold the qualifying property for a minimum of five years from the date of issuing of the residence certificate;
Pay an administrative fee of €60,000; €15,000 of which needs to be paid upon the submission of the application, with the remaining €45,000 to be paid within 2 months from the issuance of the Letter of Approval in Principle;
Contribution
A contribution of €37,000 must be paid after approval in principle;
Pay an additional contribution of €7,500 per adult dependent applicant
Donation
Pay a donation of €2,000 to a local registered philanthropic, cultural, sport, scientific, animal welfare or artistic NGO registered with the Commissioner for Voluntary Organisations, or as otherwise approved by the Agency.
MPRP Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Malta Permanent Residence Program, applicants must be:
In receipt of sufficient stable and regular resources to maintain himself/herself and his/her dependants without recourse to the social assistance system of Malta;
In possession of a valid travel document;
In possession of a health insurance policy in respect of all risks normally covered for Maltese nationals for himself/herself and his/her dependants;
In possession of assets having a value of not less than €500,000, out of which a minimum of €150,000 shall be in the form of financial assets, or show they have capital assets of not less than €650,000, of which €75,000 must be in the form of financial assets;
Submit application only via an accredited agent such as Citizen Lane.
The Path to Citizenship in Malta
The Maltese Citizenship Act states that Maltese residents can acquire citizenship in Malta after five years of being a resident in Malta.
It is also possible to obtain Maltese Citizenship by Merit when making a significant contribution to the benefit of Malta and its citizens. This route allows applicants to obtain Maltese citizenship within 1 year.
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