Malta Residence Permit

Malta offers a range of residency and citizenship programs that have made it a popular immigrant destination in recent years.

Malta has become an increasingly popular destination thanks to its flexible taxation system, 300 days of sunshine, sandy beaches and extraordinary history.

Qualification Criteria

Have stable and regular resources sufficient to provide for oneself and one’s dependents without recourse to the Maltese social assistance system;

Must have assets of at least 500 euros.

Have a clean criminal record

Demonstrate that he/she is not suffering from a communicable disease or health condition that could become a significant burden on the Maltese health system

The commitments required to qualify for this program are:

Payment of a non-refundable administrative fee of €40 covering all parties involved;

Payment of the State contribution fee of €28 if you are buying a property in Malta or €58 if you are renting a property in Malta;

Acquisition of property in Malta worth at least €350 or €300). Instead of buying, the property can be rented for at least €12 per year or €10 per year. The property must be held for at least 5 years.

Donation of €2 to a Voluntary Organization registered in Malta;

An all-risk Health Insurance Policy in Malta; Key Benefits

Reside in a neutral, stable and highly respected EU member state

Right of residence, settlement and indefinite stay in Malta

A very simple application process

Freedom of movement within Europe’s Schengen Area

The inclusion of family members.

Malta Citizenship

Malta’s citizenship by investment program requires a person to make a significant economic contribution to the country.

In return, and subject to a very thorough application procedure involving detailed due diligence and background verification checks, applicants and their families are granted full citizenship. To qualify for naturalization, the main applicant must be at least 18 years old and:

have stable and regular resources sufficient to provide for themselves and their dependents without recourse to the Maltese social assistance system

Have a valid travel document

Have a clean criminal record

Prove that they are not suffering from a communicable disease or a health condition that could become a significant burden on the Maltese health system

Program Options

Direct investment

Buying or renting a property in Malta

Donation to a registered non-governmental organization

Key Benefits

Citizenship of a respected and stable EU country

The world’s strictest due diligence standards and vetting of applicants, thus ensuring that only the most suitable applicants are accepted

Visa-free travel to more than 180 destinations

Malta is an attractive place to live or have a second home and is strategically located with excellent air links.