Overview
With its strategic location, Malta serves as a bridge between Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, offering business and investment opportunities and tax advantages.
Granting permanent residency to investors who meet either the property purchase or sufficient asset declaration requirements, Malta also offers the right to work with this permit, presenting an appealing opportunity for those who wish to live and work in Europe.
Benefits of Malta Residency Permit
The country has a Mediterranean climate, with favorable temperatures during both summer and winter. English is one of the official languages, and since most residents speak it fluently, relocators don't need to learn a new language.
Composed of 20% non-Maltese individuals, the Maltese society is known for its friendly attitude toward foreigners. With a relatively low crime rate, Malta is a safe place both to live and raise children.
The residency permit, obtained within 4–6 months in Malta, has a permanent nature, although it must be renewed every 5 years.
Investors who obtain a residency permit in Malta can travel freely within EU countries.
Malta offers tax advantages. Foreign income is not taxed, and the tax rates are highly competitive. Malta's stable economy provides an attractive environment for investors.
Malta offers a business-friendly environment for establishing and conducting business. The country has ease of doing business, a broad labor pool, and investment opportunities across various sectors. Additionally, Malta provides international business and investment opportunities in areas such as technology, finance, and tourism.
Who Can Obtain Malta Residency Permit?
INVESTOR
- Applicants aged 18 and over
CHILDREN
- Children of the main applicant and their spouse up to 29 years old
SPOUSE
- The main applicant’s legally married spouse or partner
PARENTS
- The main applicant’s or spouse’s parents, grandparents, or other relatives who are ill or financially dependent on the applicant
Application Stages for Malta Residency Permit
• Purchase of a property valued at a minimum of €375,000, or
• Lease of a property with an annual rent of at least €14,000.
A non-refundable administrative fee of €15,000 at the time of application. After application approval:
• €45,000 administrative service fee
• €37,000 government contribution
• A minimum donation of 2,000 € to an NGO in Malta
Asset Requirement:
• A total net worth of 500,000 €, provided that at least 150,000 € is in liquid assets, or
• A total net worth of 650,000 €, provided that at least 75,000 € is in liquid assets
The total base cost is €99,000 (including a spouse and children under 18).
An additional fee of €7,500 per person applies for adult children and parents.
Legal process costs vary depending on the selected investment model and application details.
Key Information
LOCATION
In Southern Europe, in the Central Mediterranean, south of Sicily.
CAPITAL
Valletta
TIME ZONE
UTC+1 (Standard Time) & UTC+2 (Daylight Saving Time)
TOTAL AREA
316 km2
LANGUAGE
Maltese, English
CURRENCY
Euro (€ / EUR)
Why Malta?
Safest Country
Global Wealth Migration Review, 2019
Top Country in Europe for Attracting Foreign Direct Investment
World Bank, 2019
PROGRAM MAP
146
Countries accessible without a visa
21
Countries requiring a visa
20
Countries requiring an e-visa
Frequently Asked Questions
The Malta Golden Visa is an investment program that allows non-EU investors to obtain permanent residency in Malta. Through this program, investors and their families gain the right to live, work, and study in Malta.
Applicants must acquire assets worth at least €375,000.
The application process for the Malta Golden Visa takes approximately 4–6 months.
The Malta Golden Visa allows visa-free travel to 146 countries.
The program includes the applicant’s spouse, children up to 29 years old, and the parents and grandparents of the applicant or their spouse.
Malta has double taxation avoidance agreements and a residency-based tax system. To be a tax resident in Malta, one must reside in the country for at least 183 days per year. However, MPRP holders who do not live in Malta are only taxed on income sourced from Malta. Foreign-sourced income is only taxed if remitted to Malta.
The residency permit granted under the Malta Golden Visa is permanent. However, the residency card must be renewed every 5 years.
Individuals who have legally resided in Malta for at least 5 years may apply for citizenship if they meet certain conditions. Click here for more details.
Malta has two official languages: Maltese and English. Both are widely spoken across the country.