Malta

Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP)

Investment-based permanent residency in Malta for non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals, granting the right to reside indefinitely with a renewable residence card.

Validity
Permanent status for life; residence card renewed every 5 years
Processing Time
4 – 6 months (12 – 18 months in some cases)
Pathway
Permanent residency from grant; separate route required for Maltese 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 review
  • Legally sourced, verifiable assets
  • Genuine link to Malta through qualifying property and stay
Section 02

Investment Requirements

Qualifying Investment

Asset ownership of at least €500,000 (including €150,000 in liquid financial assets), or €650,000 (including €75,000 liquid). Qualifying property: purchase from ~€375,000 (~€300,000 in Gozo/South Malta) or lease from ~€14,000/year (~€10,000/year in Gozo/South Malta). Plus a government contribution, a €2,000 donation to a registered Maltese NGO, and a €15,000 non-refundable administration fee.

Other Qualifications

Documents & Conditions

Supporting requirements typically reviewed before and during the application.

  • Family members across up to 5 generations may be included — spouse, children under 29, parents and grandparents — where financially dependent
  • Comprehensive private health insurance covering all of Malta and the EU
  • Property held for the qualifying period
  • Does not automatically grant the right to work — a separate Employment Licence is required
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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