Immigration

GVZH Advocates’ Malta relocation services are targeted to both individuals and businesses. Upon assessing your relocation inquiry, we will strive to guide you and present you with a number of options in order to facilitate your move to Malta. Our professional and quality-driven solutions are geared to assist you and to save you precious time.

Why Would One Opt For Malta?

Relocating your business and or family to Malta can be advantageous for a number of reasons, besides the sun and sea, Malta offers a number of programmes which grant one a special tax rate, residency and/ or citizenship.

• Citizenship by Investment – the Citizenship for Exceptional Services by Direct Investment;
• The Malta Permanent Residence Programme;
• The Malta Global Residence Programme – applicable to non-EU/ non-EEA/ non-Swiss nationals;
• The Residence Programme – applicable to EU/ EEA/ Swiss nationals;
• Special Tax Rate for Highly Qualified Persons;
• The Malta Retirement Programme – applicable to EU/ EEA/ Non-EU/ Swiss retirees;
• The United Nations Pensions Programme
• Qualifying Employment in Innovation and Creativity (Personal Tax)
• Ordinary Residence;
• Work Permit;
• Nomad Residence Permit.
• Acquisition of Citizenship

Malta’s Prosperous Economy and Lifestyle

In 2025, Fitch Ratings reaffirmed Malta’s credit rating at “A+” with a stable outlook, highlighting the country’s strong economic fundamentals, solid GDP growth, and one of the highest employment rates in the European Union.

As of 2024, Malta continues to rank among the top EU performers in the Internal Market Scoreboard, with one of the lowest transposition deficits, swift implementation of EU directives, and a strong record in resolving infringement cases.

• A strong economy as well as a safe, secure and pleasant lifestyle.
• Excellent standard of education
• A European Union Member State
• Malta is a member of the Schengen Area
• Free movement of capital
• Political stability

Preliminary Steps

Prior to relocating to Malta, it is important to be well-informed and prepared before making your move. It is essential to keep in mind that travel documentation and permits are essential whilst relocating to another country and being in possession of a valid passport is of utmost importance.

Furthermore, one should think ahead when applying for a visa or a permit since these may take some time to be issued. Whilst relocating, it is advised to keep all the relevant documents, such as credit cards, identity cards, driving license, residential permits, bank statements, utility bills, birth certificates, marriage certificates and insurance policies at hand, as these will essential when applying for an e-Residence card or a work permit.

It is also important to note that Maltese citizens are offered free health care benefits in Malta. EU/EEA/Swiss nationals – who are temporary living in Malta – also benefit from direct access to health care, but only on Presentation of the European Health Insurance Card together with an identification document. Nevertheless, should these documents not be made available or the individual is a non-EU/EEA/Swiss national, health care bills must be paid in full. It is thus advisable that prior to relocating to Malta, the individual ensures that he has the right health care insurance.