Malta Residency by Investment Program
Becoming a Resident of Malta Guide
The Republic of Malta is an archipelago consisting of 3 islands (Malta, Comino and Gozo), known for their sunny weather and attractive beaches.
Valletta is the capital of Malta. The country has two official languages, Maltese and English, with the majority of its population speaking both languages.
Malta is ranked 5th on the list of highest value passports in the on the list of highest value passports in the world, facilitating visa-free travel to over 180 countries.
The country is one of the only three Commonwealth member countries in Europe.
Malta has also been a member of the European Union since 2004 and the Schengen Area since 2007.
5 MAIN BENEFITS OF MALTA PERMANENT RESIDENCY
Becoming a Maltese resident grants the right to: Live work and do business in the EU, study and use medical services across Europe, travel the Schengen Area visa-free and more.
- New life in the EU – Malta, an EU member state, allows permanent residents unrestricted entry and indefinite stay. They can work, start businesses, or study without extra permits.
- Visa-free travel across Europe – Maltese residents can visit any other Schengen member state visa-free and stay there for up to 90 days out of 180.
- International business – Maltese residents can register companies both in Malta and other EU countries, which helps boost business credibility and expand market reach.
- Access to quality healthcare – Maltese residents with national health insurance get free care in public facilities and can access quality private clinics in Malta and throughout the EU without additional permits.
- Education opportunities – Maltese residents can study at local schools and universities that mostly teach in English. Diplomas from these institutions are recognised in the EU, UK, and USA, and the University of Malta is in the top 1.000 by the QS World University Rankings.
KEY POINTS ABOUT MALTA PERMANENT RESIDENCY
- Life-long residency – Malta grants investors permanent residency that is valid for life. Only a residence card must be renewed every 5 years.
- Investment conditions – Investors meet four mandatory conditions:Rent or purchase a residential property in Malta; Make a non-refundable contribution; Pay an administrative fee; Make a charitable donation to a Maltese non-government organisation.
- Financial solvency – The main applicant demonstrates a capital of at least:
- €500.000, where at least €150.000 are liquid financial assets, such as money on bank accounts, deposits, securities;
- or €650.000, where at least €75.000 are liquid financial assets.
- Residency for the whole family – The investor can include a spouse or partner, children, parents, and grandparents in the permanent residency application.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR RESIDENCY?
Investor
- Over 18
- No criminal record, prosecutions, or charges
- Not under sanctions
- No visa denials to countries with a visa-free regime with Malta
- With provable legal income and assets
Spouse
- In an officially registered marriage or partnership
- Or de-facto partnership that can be documentary-proved
- Same-sex couple included
Children aged 18 to 29
- Not married
- Wholly or substantially financially dependent on the main applicant
Parents and grandparents
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No age limit
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Wholly or substantially financially dependent on the main applicant
Non-EU citizens of the following countries or residents with ties to these countries are restricted from applying for Malta permanent residency: Afghanistan, Belarus, Congo, Iran, North Korea, Russia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Venezuela, and Yemen.
EXPENSES ON MALTA PERMANENT RESIDENCY
1.Accommodation in Malta – €70,000+
- If the investor chooses to rent an apartment or a house in Malta, the rental price must be at least €14.000 per year. The minimum rental period is 5 years.
The property value should be at least €375.000 when purchasing. The ownership period is at least 5 years, after which the property can be sold. However, having accommodation in Malta is mandatory for keeping residency; therefore, after 5 years, an investor can rent or buy another property without price limits.
2.Contribution fee – €30,000+
- The contribution amount for the investor depends on whether they rent or buy real estate:
- €60.000 if renting;
- €30.000 if purchasing.
An additional €5.000 is paid per family member, irrespective of the property option.
3.Administrative fee – €50,000+
The investor pays €50.000 for themselves and €5.000 per family member included in the residency application.
4.Charitable donation – €2,000+
A donation must be made to a Maltese NGO of the investor’s choice.
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