Permanent Residence Programme
Malta
Last updated: December 26, 2025
Permanent
$117,000-$126,750
8-10 months
Medium
About this Visa
This is a permanent residence visa for people who aren't from EU countries. It lets you live in Malta forever and travel freely across Europe. People with at least €500,000 in savings or investments can apply. No job requirement. You don't have to live there. Unlike most visas, you can keep it for life without actually living in Malta. You get European residency and can travel to 27 countries visa-free.
Key Benefits
- Live in Malta permanently with no obligation to stay there
- Travel visa-free across Europe 90 days per half-year (27 countries)
- Work in Malta without extra permits
- Bring spouse, children, parents, grandparents in same application
- Free healthcare access
- Free university tuition for children
- Pay tax only on Malta income (no worldwide tax, no capital gains tax, no inheritance tax)
- Family gets travel cards
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be 18 or older
- Third-country national (not EU/EEA/Swiss)
- €500,000 in assets minimum (€150,000 liquid)
- Clean criminal record
- Good health with no serious/contagious diseases
- Valid passport
- Able to support self and dependents without social assistance
- Spouse, children under 18, adult children 18-29 (if unmarried and financially dependent), parents/grandparents (if financially dependent) eligible as dependents
Financial Requirement
Minimum €500,000 in assets (€150,000 must be liquid cash/stocks). Verified through bank statements, investments, property valuations. You must show proof of money origin.
Documents
- PassportCertified copy of full international passport
- Birth CertificateCertified copy
- Marriage/Divorce CertificatesIf applicable, certified and apostilled
- Police CertificateFrom home country and all countries where you lived 6+ months
- Bank StatementsLast 3 months from all accounts
- Investment StatementsCurrent holdings with valuations
- Property ValuationsIf using real estate as asset
- Medical ReportForm MPRP3, completed by doctor
- Health Insurance€30,000 minimum annual coverage
- Property ContractLease or purchase agreement, €375,000 minimum purchase or €14,000 annual lease
- Family DocumentsMarriage certificate, birth certificates, custody papers for dependents
- Power of AttorneySigned by lawyer authorizing agent representation
- Source of Funds DeclarationForm MPRP2 showing origin of all wealth
Disclaimer: The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or immigration advice. Visa requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Please verify all information with official government sources and consult a qualified immigration attorney before making decisions.