Malta · Residency by Investment
Malta Permanent Residence Programme
Permanent European residency for the whole family.
Investment from€375,000
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Overview
The Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP), administered by Residency Malta Agency, grants permanent residence to non-EU nationals who meet the capital requirements and purchase a qualifying property, alongside the government contribution and fees.
You may apply for a temporary residence permit when you apply, renewable for one year at a time while the application is processed (Legal Notice 146 of 2025). Permanent residence is granted only if the application is approved; the residence card covers five years.
Who it may suitMulti-generational families wanting one European residency solution · Investors who want permanence rather than a renewable permit
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Permanent residence
A permanent residence certificate if the application is approved; a temporary permit is available while it is processed.
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Four generations
Up to four generations of one family in a single application.
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EU member state
Malta is a member of the EU and the Schengen area.
Investment
The qualifying routes.
Following the 2025 reform (Legal Notice 146 of 2025):
- €375,000
Property purchase
Qualifying residential property, held for at least five years.
Process
How it works.
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Planning
- Private consultation
- Document and source-of-wealth preparation
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Application
- Filing with Residency Malta through a licensed agent
- Background checks
- Optional temporary residence permit while processed
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Approval in principle
- Qualifying property purchased
- Government payments completed
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Residence
- Biometrics in Malta
- Permanent residence certificate and card
Family
Who can be included
- Spouse and children
- Adult dependants, parents and grandparents
- Residence card renewed every five years
Eligibility
What you’ll need
- Non-EU, non-EEA, non-Swiss national
- Clean record; ‘fit and proper’ due diligence
- Capital requirement met
- Application through a licensed Maltese agent
Before you decide
Good to know.
- The property must be held for at least five years.
- A government contribution, administrative fees and an NGO donation are payable in addition to the property; we set out the current amounts in your consultation.
- The MPRP is a residence programme. Malta’s separate investor citizenship route was ended by the Maltese Citizenship (Amendment) Act 2025 (Government Gazette, 24 July 2025), after the EU Court of Justice ruling in Case C-181/23.
FAQs
What is the investment?
A qualifying residential property purchase of at least €375,000, held for at least five years. Government contribution and fees are payable in addition.
Is the residence permanent?
Yes, if the application is approved. The residence card covers five years. The qualifying property must be kept for at least five years, after which a residential property in Malta must still be maintained.
Information current as of 18 October 2026. Programme rules, investment thresholds, government fees and processing times are set by the relevant authorities and can change without notice. This page is a general overview, not legal, tax or investment advice. Final advice should be confirmed with the relevant legal and programme specialists before any commitment.
Consultation
Your next chapter begins with a conversation
Tell us about the life you envision for your family. We will begin with your priorities and explore the possibilities together.