Citizenship & Residency By Investment I Global Mobility Solutions
About
Capital: Valletta
Population: 563.000
Language: Maltese, English
GDP per capita: 37,882 USD
Currency: Euro
Member of the European Union
Visa Free Countries: 172 countries including UK, USA, Canada, European Union,
Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, UAE, Brazil, South Africa
Malta Permanent Residency Program Overview
The Malta Permanent Residence Program (S.L.217.26), issued by Legal Notice No. 146 of 2025, offers a unique opportunity to foreign individuals and their families to apply and acquire a permanent residence in a European countrycc
Key Benefits
Option to apply for a 1-year temporary residence permit. Upon approval in principle and full compliance with program obligations, the temporary permit will convert to a permanent residency certificate.
- Member country of the European Union (since 2004), part of the Schengen area (since 2007) and member of the Commonwealth of Nations (since 1964);
- Free movement within the entire Schengen area;
- One of the safest countries in the world (according to the World Risk Report);
- Exceptional education and health care system;
- Malta is an economically stable country with a credit rating A + showing one of the highest economic growth rates among all EU countries;
- No language requirement and English is an official language;
- The right to reside in Malta without any restrictions and no obligations to reside any minimum number of days;
- Children under the age of 29 can be included as part of the application, provided that they are not married and financial dependants of the main applicant;
- Option to add additional family members after residency certificate has been issued;
- The applicant and his/her spouse can include financially dependant parents as part of the application;
- No age restriction for the financially dependant parents of main applicant and his/her spouse included as part of the application;
- The permanent residence card is issued for 5 years renewable for period of 5 years thereafter.
Non-Refundable Administration Fees
Payable to Malta Residency Agency
Non-refundable administration fee of €60,000 applies in respect of the main applicant:
- €15,000 when submitting application (payment terms: 1 month upon submission).
- €45,000 when the Letter of Approval in Principle is issued(payment terms: 2 months upon Approval in Principle).
An additional non-refundable administration fee of €7,500 for each and every adult dependant (except for the spouse) of the Main Applicant (payment terms: 2 months upon Approval in Principle).
Property Requirement
The qualifying property must be held for a minimum period for 5 years, after which a residential address is required.
PURCHASE OPTION
Purchase qualifying property for a minimum value of €375,000 in Malta or Gozo; The applicants have the right to lease the property to third parties for temporary periods during which they are not present in Malta.
OR
RENT OPTION
Rent qualifying property for a minimum value of €14,000 in Malta or Gozo per annum. The applicants may, with the landlord’s consent, sublet the leased property after the initial 5- year lease period has elapsed.
Direct Contribution
RELATED TO PROPERTY AND PAYABLE TO RESIDENCY MALTA AGENCY
A direct contribution fee of €37,000 is required when the main applicant opts for renting or purchasing a qualifying property. The direct contribution fee must be settled within 8 months following the issuance of a Letter of Approval in Principle.
Other Requirements
- Present evidence of possession of assets of not less than €500,000, out of which a minimum of €150,000 must be financial assets; OR present evidence of possession of assets of not less than €650,000, of which €75,000 must be in the form of financial assets;
- Donate €2,000 to a local registered non-governmental organisation or society;
- Fit-and-proper individuals with clean criminal record;
- Be in possession of a valid passport;
- Purchase health insurance covering all risks in Malta and other European countries for each applicant;
- Annual compliance is to be carried out for the first 5 years;
- A fee of €27.50 per person per year for issuance of residency card.
Our Global Team
Attorney at Law, Managing Partner
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Global Mobility Consultant
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Executive Assistant
Administrative Support Specialist
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