€182,000
Minimum investment
The Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP) offers applicants the opportunity to secure permanent residency in Malta through economic investment. The programme is governed by the Malta Permanent Residence Programme Regulations, L.N. 310 of 2024.
To qualify, applicants must meet four requirements: invest in real estate, make a charitable donation to an NGO, cover state fees, and demonstrate ownership of assets.
Investors and their family members receive Malta permanent residence cards within 6 months or more. The residency status granted is permanent and lifelong.
Investors get the right to live in Malta but are not required to do so. They can enter the country under any circumstances, even if the borders are closed for tourists. This can be especially beneficial in case of instabilities in the person’s country of origin or residence.
Malta residence permit holders can enter other Schengen countries and stay for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Time spent in Malta does not count toward this limit.
It is easy to reach many European destinations as the International Airport functions in Malta, and flights go to cities all over Europe.
Malta PR holders can get medical care in Malta and other European countries. This might be appealing for persons looking to receive a more high-quality medical treatment.
Maltese residents can enrol in Maltese schools and universities, with most programs being taught in English. They can also attend short-term educational courses in all EU countries without obtaining student residence permits.
The MPRP allows investors to include their spouses or partners, unmarried children under 29, and parents and grandparents of any age in the application. Adult family members, except for spouses, must be principally dependent on the investor.
All benefits the main applicant has, apply to their relatives too.
Maltese residents can expand their businesses to the entire unified market of the European Union. Malta’s strong economy offers many opportunities, particularly in sectors like real estate, tourism, and iGaming.
The taxation system in Malta can also be advantageous for business compared to some other countries, as entrepreneurs can get significant tax refunds.
MPRP holders may also work in Malta if they wish.
Applicants do not need to take language exams or reside in Malta for several years to qualify for the status. They obtain permanent residence in 6 months or more with the help of certified legal experts who assist them at each step.
To remain permanent residents, investors do not need to live in Malta.
Investors who spend over 183 days per year in Malta become tax residents. While the MPRP does not include specific tax benefits, Malta’s tax system may still appeal to investors. Non-domiciled residents in Malta are taxed only on income and capital gains arising in Malta and on foreign income remitted to Malta.
Under the Malta residency by investment programme, applicants must demonstrate a specific amount of capital in their bank account. They can choose between two options:
To obtain Malta PR, investors must rent or buy properties, pay state fees and make charitable donations to non-government organisations.
Additional costs include health insurance, translation and apostille of documents, and notary and agent fees. Investors purchasing real estate in Malta must also pay a stamp duty of 5% of the property value and 1.5% as legal fees.
Investors are required to purchase residential property with a minimum value of €375,000.
The property must be held for at least five years. After this period, investors may sell the property and either purchase another one or rent housing without any specific price conditions. Maintaining a residential address in Malta is mandatory to preserve residency status.
Real estate acquired for residency purposes cannot be rented out.
| Cost item | Expenses |
| Purchasing real estate | €375,000+ |
| Contribution fee | €30,000
+ €5,000 per family member |
| Administration fee | €50,000
+ €5,000 per family member |
| Charitable donation | €2,000 |
Investors must rent residential property for a minimum of five years, ensuring that the annual rental cost exceeds the required minimum. This minimum is set at €14,000 per year, regardless of the property’s location.
After five years of residence, investors must continue renting a property to maintain a residential address, but there are no longer specific price requirements.
| Cost item | Expenses |
| Renting real estate for 5 years | €70,000+ |
| Contribution fee | €60,000
+ €5,000 per family member |
| Administration fee | €50,000
+ €5,000 per family member |
| Charitable donation | €2,000 |
Investor, their spouse, and two children
| Type of expenses | Property rent | Property purchase |
| Real estate | €70,000 | €375,000 |
| Contribution fee | €75,000 | €45,000 |
| Administrative fee | €65,000 | €65,000 |
| Charitable donation | €2,000 | €2,000 |
| Total | €212,000 | €487,000 |
Immigrant Invest is a licensed agent of the Malta Permanent Residence Programme. Agent’s participation is obligatory by law. We process the preliminary Due Diligence, help investors prepare documents for application, and accompany them until they receive Malta PR and further.
We have helped investors get residency and citizenship since 2006 and know the details of each programme we represent. You can count on the qualified assistance of our lawyers trained in international law and an individual approach to your case.
To participate in the Malta residency programme, investors must provide the following documents:
All copies must be notarised. Documents that are not in English or Maltese must be translated. Lawyers assist investors with all the procedures.
The Malta permanent residence application process consists of several stages, with application verification as the longest, typically taking at least 6 months. Most steps can be completed remotely.
A certified Anti-Money Laundering Officer conducts preliminary Due Diligence, checking applicant information in the databases used by the Residency Malta Agency to confirm eligibility.
This step helps to reduce the rejection risk to 1%. If any issues arise, solutions are offered, such as submitting additional documents.
Investors and their family members might need additional services after getting permanent residence of Malta, for example, assistance with card renewal, opening a bank account or getting a Maltese driver’s licence. Here’s how we can help.
We help investors renew PR cards for the entire family every five years.
We prepare the required documents and complete the bank forms.
We assist in obtaining residence permits for family members not included in the initial application, such as new spouses, children, or sons- and daughters-in-law.
We assist in cases of lost residence permits card or address changes. We prepare and submit the necessary documents and help obtain a new residence permit card.
We help investors choose properties online, conduct property checks, and facilitate the purchase process.
We assist in obtaining tax numbers or police clearance certificates. We also help with the submission of annual compliance forms.
