Official name: Malta Permanent Residence Programme
Permanent residence in Malta for non-EU nationals who rent or buy qualifying property, pay a government contribution and administrative fee, and meet capital and due-diligence requirements. It is not citizenship.
The MPRP, managed by Residency Malta Agency since 2016, combines a property requirement (rent or purchase), a government contribution, an NGO donation and an administrative fee. Applications are made only through a Licensed Agent and undergo multi-tiered due diligence.
Residency Malta states that the MPRP grants permanent residence and is distinct from the separate legal provisions on citizenship.
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B
Purchase minimum €375,000, or rent of at least €14,000 a year — always in addition to the €37,000 government contribution, €60,000 administrative fee and €2,000 donation.
Property
€375,000
Plus the mandatory contribution, fee and donation listed under fees.
Property
No fixed minimum
Minimum annual rent €14,000. Plus the mandatory contribution, fee and donation listed under fees.
Maintaining the investment: Retain the qualifying property for at least five years; afterwards a residential property in Malta must still be maintained.
Listed separately from the investment. Amounts can change; unknown amounts are shown as “Not verified” and are not zero.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative fee (non-refundable) | €60,000 | Per application |
| Government contributionMandatory, non-refundable — in addition to the property requirement. | €37,000 | Per application |
| Additional adult dependant | €7,500 | Each adult dependant, excluding the spouse |
| Donation to a registered Maltese NGO | €2,000 | Per application |
| Residence card | €500 | Per person, every five years |
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Open to most nationalities (with listed exclusions)
Applicants must not be nationals of countries announced as sanctioned by Residency Malta from time to time; confirm the current list with the agency.
Up to four generations can be included in one application. Each adult dependant other than the spouse adds a €7,500 fee.
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Valid passport or travel document
Proves identity and nationality.
Health insurance
Covering risks in Malta and other European countries.
Evidence of capital assets and stable resources
Shows the €500,000/€650,000 asset test and regular income.
Property purchase deed or lease agreement
Meets the property requirement.
Criminal record and due-diligence documents
For the multi-tiered due diligence on all applicants.
Translation, certification, legalisation or apostille may be required. The responsible authority can always request additional evidence.
E
Applications can only be submitted through a Licensed Agent.
Due diligence is carried out on everyone included, and on donors and business associates.
If approved, complete the property requirement, government contribution and NGO donation.
Valid for five years; €500 per person.
Processing time: Not verified
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Last verified 6 October 2026
Residency Malta Agency · checked 6 Oct 2026
General guidance only
Program rules, eligibility, investment thresholds and immigration requirements may change. Information is for general guidance and does not constitute legal, immigration, tax or investment advice.Cyprus
A permanent residence (Immigration Permit) for non-EU investors who invest at least €300,000 in Cyprus and show a secure annual income from abroad of at least €50,000.
United States
Conditional US permanent residence (green card) for investors who put US$1,050,000 — or US$800,000 in a targeted employment area or infrastructure project — at risk in a US business that creates 10 full-time jobs.
Canada
Canada's Start-up Visa is paused and closed to new applications; only holders of a valid 2025 commitment certificate could apply, by 30 June 2026.
