Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP)
Malta MLT
Last verified 2024-09-01Official source
Malta's Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP) grants immediate permanent residency — not just a temporary visa — to non-EU nationals through a combination of government contributions, donations, and real estate investment or rental. Malta offers full Schengen access and a stable EU jurisdiction.
Program Details
- Category
- Investment
- Processing Time
- 6 months
- Application Fee
- $40,000
- Minimum Income
- N/A
- Minimum Investment
- $150,000
- Family Included
- €7,500 additional government contribution per additional adult dependent
- Path to PR
- Yes — 0 years
- Path to Citizenship
- No
- Physical Presence
- No minimum annual stay required to maintain permanent residency
- Dual Citizenship
- Allowed
- Tax Impact
- Permanent residency does not automatically create tax residency; Malta's tax system is favorable, and residents who remit income may benefit from low effective rates
Key Requirements
- ✓Government contribution: €58,000 if purchasing property, or €68,000 if renting
- ✓Donation to a registered Maltese NGO or philanthropic organization: €2,000
- ✓Real estate: purchase at minimum €375,000 (€300,000 in South Malta/Gozo), OR rent at minimum €14,000/year (€12,000 in South Malta/Gozo) for 5 years
- ✓Proof of assets of at least €500,000, of which €150,000 must be financial assets
- ✓Clean criminal record
- ✓Valid health insurance
- ✓Application fee: €40,000 (non-refundable)
Nationality Restrictions
This program restricts applications from nationals of: EU/EEA and Swiss nationals are not eligible, Nationals of sanctioned countries are not eligible
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