€42,000+
Annual gross income
The Malta Nomad Residence Permit enables individuals to reside in Malta without interrupting their careers abroad. It fits freelancers, employees or managers of non-Maltese companies, and self-employed professionals who work remotely.
The residence permit is initially granted for 12 months and can be extended three times for the same duration, allowing digital nomads to stay in Malta for up to 4 years.
Applicants must prove an income of at least €42,000 per year and secure accommodation in Malta for the duration of the permit. Their spouse and children can also be included in the application.
As Malta is a Schengen member state, Nomad Residence Permit holders can freely travel to 28 other Schengen countries and stay there for up to 90 days out of 180.
Malta is one of the most affordable EU countries to live in. According to Numbeo.com, the cost of living in Malta is 16% lower than in France and 12% lower than in Germany.
Compared to the US, the cost of living in Malta is almost 25% lower.
Digital nomads residing in Malta are subject to a flat 10% income tax, whereas other Maltese residents are taxed on their global income at progressive rates of up to 35%.
Additionally, digital nomads are exempt from this 10% tax for their first 12 months in Malta.
According to an analysis by Cable.co.uk, Malta is ranked 21st worldwide for Wi-Fi speed, with an average value of 141.07 Mbps[1]. Digital nomads can find public Wi-Fi in big cities like Sliema and Valletta.
Maltese cities, such as Sliema, Valletta, Gzira, Mosta, and St. Julian’s, which are traditionally popular with expats, offer numerous coworking spaces.
Digital nomads can purchase daily or monthly membership passes and even monthly packages for a dedicated desk or a private office.
English is one of Malta’s official languages, along with Maltese. This means that expats will have easier everyday communications, allowing them to solve day-to-day tasks smoothly and meet new people.
Digital nomads wishing to discover the island will benefit from an extensive bus network and ferry routes that allow visiting virtually every corner of the country.
Digital nomads looking for an active life with plenty of events and social activities can settle in Sliema, Valletta, or St. Julian’s. Those dreaming of a tranquil life can go to a more rural area of Gozo.
Malta has over 300 sunny days per year, with an average air temperature of 28…32°C in the summer and 15…17°C in the winter, making it an ideal place for life and travel.
Costs for obtaining the Malta Nomad Residence include the purchase or rental of real estate, health insurance premiums, and administrative fees such as an application processing fee and a residence card issuance fee.
The Maltese authorities do not specify minimum real estate rental or purchase prices, so applicants can choose any property they like. Property rental depends on the location and the number of rooms. An average cost is about €1,000—1,500 per month.
| Property rent | No price restrictions
The average apartment rental in Malta is €1,390 per month |
| Document processing fees | €2,000 |
| Health insurance | €500 per person |
| Administrative fee | €300 per person |
| Residence permit card fee | €100 per person |
Compare the key terms and benefits of Maltese residency with other popular visas for digital nomads.
| Criteria | Malta | Portugal | Hungary | Spain | Italy |
| Minimum income a month | €3,500 | €3,680 | €3,000 | €2,762 | €2,700 |
| Residency requirements | 5 months out of 12 | 8+ months a year | 90 days out of 180 | None | None |
| Obtaining period | 2+ months | 6+ months | 3+ months | 4+ months | 4+ months |
| Permit validity | 1 year | 2 years | 1 year | 3 years | 1 year |
| Time to citizenship | No right to citizenship | 5 years | No right to citizenship | 10 years | 10 years |
| Family eligibility | Spouse or partner, children | Spouse or partner, children under 21, parents | Not applicable | Spouse, children, parents, grandparents, siblings | Spouse, children, parents |
The application for the Nomad Residence Permit in Malta is submitted online. After a Nomad Customer Care officer confirms its correctness, the applicant pays an administrative fee. The application is typically reviewed within two months.
Immigrant Invest conducts a preliminary check of a digital nomad before concluding a Services Agreement. We check the information about an applicant against international databases to identify any potential issues that may arise.
The Preliminary Due Diligence is entirely confidential.
Immigrant Invest is a licensed agent for Malta’s residence and citizenship programs. Since 2006, we have assisted over 1,000 investors and their families in obtaining Malta residence permits, permanent residence, or citizenship.
Our team comprises experienced professionals, including certified Anti-Money Laundering officers, who conduct thorough preliminary Due Diligence checks. This meticulous approach has resulted in a 99% application approval rate, minimising the risk of refusal to less than 1%.
We provide comprehensive legal support throughout the entire process — from the initial consultation and goal setting to Due Diligence, document submission, status acquisition, and ongoing maintenance. By choosing Immigrant Invest, you partner with a reputable, experienced firm that facilitates your successful relocation to Malta.
With over 20 years of experience and established partnerships in Malta, Immigrant Invest provides strategic legal guidance for individuals pursuing Maltese citizenship.
A multidisciplinary team of legal, compliance, and real estate professionals accompanies clients at every stage of the process — from preliminary Due Diligence and residency arrangements to the preparation of a substantiated proposal and navigation of the multi-layered evaluation and approval procedure.
Each phase is handled with precision, discretion, and strict adherence to Maltese legislation, ensuring a seamless, transparent, and professionally managed pathway to citizenship.
Our Malta-based legal and migration experts know the law inside out and ensure a smooth residency process.
A Malta Digital Nomad Visa application should be accompanied by the following pack of documents:
Schedule a meeting at one of the offices or online. A lawyer will analyze the situation, calculate the cost and help you find a solution based on your goals.
