Malta

Global Residence Programme (GRP)

Tax residency programme offering a favourable 15% flat rate on foreign-source income remitted to Malta, tied to a qualifying Maltese property.

Validity
1-year renewable residence permit
Processing Time
Approximately 3+ months
Pathway
Long-term tax residency; separate routes required for permanent residency and citizenship
Section 01

Eligibility

Core criteria an applicant must meet to file under this category.

  • Non-EU/EEA/Swiss national aged 18 or over
  • Clean criminal record and successful due diligence
  • Not tax resident in another jurisdiction (may not spend more than 183 days/year elsewhere)
  • Ability to fully support self and dependents without recourse to public funds
Section 02

Income Requirements

Financial Threshold

Minimum annual Maltese tax payment of €15,000 on foreign income remitted to Malta; 15% flat rate on remitted foreign income, with foreign-source income not remitted generally outside Maltese tax.

Section 03

Investment Requirements

Qualifying Investment

Qualifying property: purchase from €275,000 (€220,000 in Gozo/South Malta) or rental from €9,600/year (€8,750/year in Gozo/South Malta). One-time administration fee of €6,000 (€5,500 in Gozo/South Malta).

Other Qualifications

Documents & Conditions

Supporting requirements typically reviewed before and during the application.

  • Valid comprehensive health insurance covering all of the EU
  • Property held and occupied only by the beneficiary and dependents
  • Annual tax return and confirmation of continued eligibility
  • Clean criminal record with apostilled certificates
ImportantEligibility criteria, financial thresholds, and processing times are set by the relevant immigration authorities and change periodically. The figures shown are current general guidance only and do not constitute legal advice. We confirm exact requirements for your case during consultation.

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