THE MALTA PERMANENT
RESIDENCE PROGRAMME FOR NON-EU NATIONALS
RESIDENCE PROGRAMME
Malta offers a comprehensive residency programme targeted at non-EU nationals who wish to become residents of the country.
The main residency programmes available for non-EU nationals is the MPRP programme.
We are able offer a streamlined and efficient route to onboard non-EU clients with a tailor-made application procedure, dramatically improving acceptance for residency visas or passport application.
Legal advice to applicants is carried out by an extremely proficient legal and immigration team, fully licensed to undertake visa applications under the MPRP scheme by the government of Malta, allowing applications to be processed on time and on budget.
The Malta Permanent Residence Programme
for non-EU nationals offer applicants:
The right (without obligation) to live in Malta year-round
Inclusion of family members, such as a spouse, children
Visa-free travel to all European countries within the Schengen area
Standard processing is about 4 to 6 months from the submission.
Possibility to apply for a Malta work permit.
Residing in Malta continuously after the residency application is not a requirement
Permanent residency certificate which is valid for life
EU residency in Maltafor your family for EUR 135,000
It’s the dream of many – to be able to live in Europe. With the Malta Residency Programme you can now begin the journey.
Consider it an affordable “Plan B” providing security for you and your family.
With close proximity to Mainland Europe and North Africa, the Malta Permanent Residence Programme is ideal for entrepreneurs, investors, and those seeking increased mobility from a stable and business-friendly European country.
Benefits of the Malta Residency Programme
In addition to being a fairly quick path to residency – just six to eight months for approval – there are many other benefits to this highly sought-after programme:
Residence in an EU country with visa-free access across Europe's Schengen Area.
The right to reside indefinitely in Malta (one of Europe's safest countries).
Investment required for the first five years only (and only after you have secured approval).
Family members can be included.
No residence requirement to maintain your permanent residence status.
English is the official language - and there is no language test.
Once you receive approval, your permanent residency card is issued with a five-year validity (and easily renewed every five years with a new photo).
Eligible Criteria
Must be a third country national and is not an EU, EEA or Swiss national or a national from Afghanistan, North Korea, Iran, Democratic republic of Congo, Somalia, South Sudan Sudan, Syria, Yemen, Venezuela or Russia.
Not benefit under any other relevant Malta government scheme
In receipt of stable resources to support themselves and dependants without recourse to the Maltese social system
In possession of a valid travel document
Has a capital of €500,000 (Amongst which at least €150,000 are in liquidity, cash on account or financial instruments)
Pass a strict 4-tier due diligence test.
Costs
To Rent a Property
- Pay a government contribution of €98,000 (only €10,000 is non-refundable the remaining is payable after approval)
- Pay €2,000 towards NGOs.
- Rent property for a minimum value of €10,000 (Gozo/South of Malta) or €12,000 (North of Malta) per annual for 5 years.
- Contribution of dependent.
- Buy health insurance covering Malta for each applicant
The minimum cost or this choice would be €140,000 depending on the complexity of the application on number of dependents including all legal fees, government application and contributory payments.
(an onboarding fee of between €5,000-€7,000 depending on complexity of the application due diligence needed)
Purchase Property
- Pay a government contribution of €68,000 (Only €10,000 is none refundable the remaining is payable after approval)
- Pay €2,000 towards NGOs.
- Buy property for a minimum value of €300,000 (Gozo/South of Malta) or €350,000 (North of Malta) and hold for 5 years.
- Contribution of dependent
- Buy health insurance covering Malta for each applicant
The minimum cost or this choice would be €120,000 depending on the complexity of the application on number of dependents including all legal fees, government application and contributory payments. However, the Property minimum of €300,000 will remain the property of the applicant.
(an onboarding fee of between €5,000-€7,000 depending on complexity of the application due diligence needed)
Note: Each application is unique so exact costing is not possible until full details of the applicant has been received. Payments can be staggered throughout the application process reducing any undue risk to the applicant.