Ordinary residence

An assessment of the appropriate Malta residence basis for your nationality and purpose, rather than a single investment programme.

Residence under a qualifying basis

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05Residence

An assessment of the appropriate Malta residence basis for your nationality and purpose, rather than a single investment programme.

Residence under a qualifying basis

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.

Last updated on 08/10/2026

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Residence under a qualifying basis

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Residence under a qualifying basis
Identify the applicable employment, self-sufficiency, family or other residence basis. Nationality, resources and the activity undertaken determine the conditions and any separate work permission.

Last updated on 08/10/2026

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Ordinary residence

Does this service lead to residence, settlement or citizenship?

Residence under a qualifying basis: Identify the applicable employment, self-sufficiency, family or other residence basis. Nationality, resources and the activity undertaken determine the conditions and any separate work permission.

Last updated on 08/10/2026

How does this application work?

Identify the lawful residence category before arranging documents or commitments. Apply or register with Identità under that category and complete the required identity and residence-card formalities.

Last updated on 08/10/2026

Who is eligible for this route?

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.

Last updated on 08/10/2026

What documents and financial commitments are required?

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.

Last updated on 08/10/2026

What status or rights does this route provide?

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.

Last updated on 08/10/2026