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An additional €7,500 administration fee applies to chargeable dependants under the rules. Exemptions include the spouse, minor children and the specified adult-child disability category. Professional, property transaction and other applicable costs are additional.

Benefits

Permanent residence for the approved applicant and eligible dependants, subject to continuing property, financial, insurance and compliance requirements. Residence cards must be renewed separately.

Eligibility

Eligible non-EEA/non-Swiss nationals with clean records and assets of €500,000 including €150,000 financial assets, or €650,000 including €75,000 financial assets.

Requirements

Purchase for at least €375,000 and retain the qualifying property for five years, then maintain a residential property in Malta. Budget separately for €60,000 administration, €37,000 contribution, a €2,000 donation, chargeable dependant fees and €500 per person for a five-year residence card. A licensed agent, health insurance and due diligence are required.

An additional €7,500 administration fee applies to chargeable dependants under the rules. Exemptions include the spouse, minor children and the specified adult-child disability category. Professional, property transaction and other applicable costs are additional.

Benefits

Permanent residence for the approved applicant and eligible dependants, subject to continuing property, financial, insurance and compliance requirements. Residence cards must be renewed separately.

Eligibility

Eligible third-country nationals with stable resources and the same MPRP asset tests: €500,000/€150,000 financial, or €650,000/€75,000 financial.

Requirements

Rent a qualifying home for at least €14,000 annually for five years, then maintain a residential property in Malta. Budget separately for €60,000 administration, €37,000 contribution, a €2,000 donation, chargeable dependant fees and €500 per person for a five-year residence card. A licensed agent, health insurance and due diligence are required.

The application fee is €300 per person and non-refundable, plus €100 per residence card and any applicable visa fees. Accommodation, insurance and other costs are separate. This temporary permit does not itself lead to permanent residence or nationality.

Benefits

A one-year permit, with up to three renewals and a four-year total limit. Renewal requires continued eligibility and evidence of at least five months in Malta during the preceding twelve months. Qualifying family members may apply.

Eligibility

Age 18 or over, an eligible third-country nationality and at least €42,000 gross annual income for new applications. Services to Maltese clients or subsidiaries are excluded.

Requirements

Foreign work or client contracts, income evidence, passport, police certificate, health cover and accommodation. Nationality restrictions and background checks apply.

Enacted changes begin on 1 January 2027. Under the new Global Resident category, minimum annual tax is €35,000, qualifying property is €700,000 to purchase or €14,000 annual rent, the application fee is €8,500 and status lasts five years with a €2,500 renewal application fee. Existing grants and applications received by 31 December 2026 have transitional treatment until 31 December 2031, subject to continuing compliance. An enquiry, payment or incomplete file does not guarantee that treatment.

Benefits

A 15% rate on qualifying foreign-source income received in Malta, subject to at least €15,000 annual tax. This is distinct from MPRP permanent residence.

Eligibility

Eligible non-EU/EEA/Swiss individuals who are not Maltese long-term residents, with stable resources and comprehensive health cover.

Requirements

Purchase from €275,000, reduced to €220,000 in specified southern areas or Gozo, alternatively rent from €9,600 annually or €8,750 in those areas. Apply through an Authorised Registered Mandatary and maintain the principal home, insurance and tax obligations. Current application fee: €6,000, or €5,500 only for qualifying south-Malta owned property purchased at application. Immigration and work permission are separate.

Benefits

EU, EEA and Swiss nationals register qualifying residence under free-movement rules. Other nationals need the appropriate permission for work, study, family or another eligible purpose.

Eligibility

The selected category determines nationality, resources, employment, family, study and insurance conditions. Economically self-sufficient third-country applicants normally need an approved qualifying residence or tax programme.

Requirements

Prepare identity, accommodation, health-cover and purpose-specific documents. Employment contracts, family evidence or student admission are relevant only to the selected category. Work permission and residence documentation must be checked separately.

From 1 January 2027, the new EU, EEA and Swiss Resident category has €35,000 minimum annual tax and €700,000 purchase or €14,000 annual rent thresholds. Existing grants and applications received by 31 December 2026 have transitional treatment until 31 December 2031, subject to compliance.

Benefits

Qualifying foreign income received in Malta is generally taxed at 15%, with a €15,000 annual minimum under the current regime. Other income has separate treatment.

Eligibility

Applicants must not be Maltese nationals or permanent residents of Malta. Stable resources, insurance, language and qualifying-property conditions apply.

Requirements

Current property thresholds are €275,000 to purchase, or €220,000 in specified south-Malta areas or Gozo. Annual rent starts at €9,600 or €8,750 in those areas. The principal home cannot be let or sublet. Apply through an Authorised Registered Mandatary.

From 1 January 2027, the new retired-pensioner category has €15,000 minimum annual tax and a new property and fee structure. Current grants and applications received by 31 December 2026 have transitional treatment until 31 December 2031, subject to compliance. Tax status is not employment permission.

Benefits

The current regime generally taxes qualifying foreign income received in Malta at 15%, subject to €7,500 annual minimum tax plus €500 for each dependant and household staff member.

Eligibility

The qualifying pension must be received in Malta and represent at least 75% of chargeable income. Applicants must satisfy the property, health insurance and residence requirements.

Requirements

Qualifying property and a €2,500 application fee are required under the current regime. Maintain at least 90 days a year in Malta averaged over five years and do not spend more than 183 days in another jurisdiction in a calendar year.

The consolidated rules took effect on 1 January 2026 for year of assessment 2027. The listed legacy schemes closed to new applications after 31 December 2025. Existing beneficiaries have specific transition rules, not a new open application under an old scheme.

Benefits

A 15% rate may apply to qualifying employment income. The initial benefit period is five years, with up to two further five-year extensions subject to conditions and the statutory end date.

Eligibility

The scheduled role, employer or activity, professional qualifications, remuneration, non-domicile and other conditions must be met and certified by the competent authority.

Requirements

The standard remuneration threshold is €65,000 excluding fringe benefits, with transitional exceptions for some roles. Provide the employment contract, qualifications and competent-authority evidence. Tax treatment does not grant work or residence permission.