Invest in Your Future with The Malta Permanent Residence Programme
The Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP) (Unofficially referred to as the Malta Investment Visa) is a government-regulated initiative that offers permanent residency in Malta to eligible non-EU nationals who meet specific financial, property, and due diligence requirements.
✅ Permanent Residency in Malta: from approx. €150,000 total investment
✅ Visa-Free Travel: access 27 Schengen countries (90 days in any 180-day period)
✅ No Physical Stay Required: maintain residency without living in Malta
✅ Family Included: spouse, children, parents, and grandparents eligible
✅ Processing Time: Currently 8 – 10 months, depending on demand
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What is the Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP)?
Often referred to informally as a “Malta Investment Visa,” the Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP) is a government approved residency-by-investment programme for non-EU, non-EEA, and non-Swiss nationals. It offers the right to permanently reside in Malta, along with visa-free travel within the Schengen Zone (90 out of 180 days), and the ability to include multiple generations in a single application.
What are the Benefits of the MPRP?
Permanent Residency:
Approved applicants and their families receive the right to live in Malta indefinitely, with no renewal required.
Schengen Travel Access:
Enjoy visa-free travel across the Schengen Zone for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Whole-Family Coverage:
Spouses, dependent children, parents, and grandparents can all be included in one application.
No Physical Stay Requirement:
Maintain your residency without needing to live full-time in Malta.
No Renewal Needed:
Residency status is permanent once granted
Investment Requirements
To qualify for the MPRP, applicants must meet the following investment and contribution requirements:
Real Estate:
- Buy: Minimum €375,000 property in Malta or Gozo
- Rent: Annual lease of at least €14,000 in Malta or Gozo
Government Contribution:
- €30,000 if buying property
- €60,000 if renting property
Philanthropic Donation:
- €2,000 to a registered NGO in Malta
Government Administrative Fee:
- €50,000 non-refundable fee (typically split: €15,000 upon application submission and €35,000 after approval)
Additional Dependents:
€10,000 contribution for each additional family member (spouse, unmarried children under 29, parents, or grandparents — all must be financially dependent)
Eligibility Requirements
Age Requirement: The main applicant must be at least 18 years old.
Financial Stability: Applicants must demonstrate they have capital assets of at least €500,000, with a minimum of €150,000 in financial assets.
Health Insurance: Applicants must possess health insurance covering all risks in Malta for themselves and any dependents.
Clean Criminal Record: Applicants must have a clean criminal record and not pose any potential threat to national security, public policy, public health, or public interest.
Non-EU/EEA/Swiss Nationals: Only individuals who are not citizens of the European Union, European Economic Area, or Switzerland are eligible to apply.
Dependent Eligibility: Spouse, parents, grandparents, and unmarried children up to (and including) age 28 may be included if they are financially dependent on the main applicant.
What Our Clients Are Saying
Moving to a new country can be overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. We’ve guided numerous families, entrepreneurs, and retirees through the residency process. Here’s what a few of them had to say:
“I had been looking at several investment visa options, but Malta stood out and so did the team. They handled everything with incredible professionalism. My family are now permanent residency and couldn’t be happier.”
— James L., South Africa
“We were nervous at first, especially with two kids and elderly parents to include. But the team made the entire process very straight forward. We’ve now settled into life in Malta and it truly feels like home.”
— Dina M., United Arab Emirates
“I run a small tech company remotely and wanted a base in Europe. Malta was perfect. The lifestyle and the travel flexibility were huge for me. Process couldn’t have been easier.
— Carlos R., Mexico
