Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP)
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Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
Age
Be at least 18 years old.
Nationality
Be a third-country national, excluding citizens from the EU, EEA, or Switzerland.
Sanctioned Countries
Not be from countries subject to sanctions, as periodically updated by the Residency Malta Agency.
Financial Resources
Possess stable and regular financial resources sufficient to maintain themselves and their dependants without recourse to Malta’s social assistance system.
Asset Requirements
Demonstrate ownership of assets totaling €650,000, with a minimum of €75,000 in financial assets.
Qualifying Property
Applicants must either purchase or rent qualifying property in Malta:
Purchase
Acquire a property with a minimum value of €375,000, regardless of location in Malta or Gozo.
Rental
Lease a property with a minimum annual rent of €14,000, irrespective of its location in Malta or Gozo.
Financial Contributions
The following contributions are required:
Government Contribution:
- €30,000 if purchasing property.
- €60,000 if leasing property.
Administrative Fee:
A non-refundable fee of €50,000, with €15,000 payable within one month of application submission and the remaining €35,000 due before the issuance of the Letter of Approval in Principle.
Donation:
€2,000 to a local registered philanthropic, cultural, sport, scientific, animal welfare, or artistic NGO or society registered with the Commissioner for Voluntary Organisations.
Dependants
The MPRP allows the inclusion of the following dependants in the same application:
Note: This age restriction does not apply to adult children certified as having a disability under the Equal Opportunities (Persons with Disability) Act.
Spouse or Partner
The spouse or partner in a long and durable relationship.
Children
Unmarried and financially dependent children up to the age of 29.
Parents and Grandparents
Financially dependent parents and grandparents of the main applicant and/or spouse.
Application Process
Applications must be submitted through a Licensed Agent accredited by the Residency Malta Agency. The agent will guide applicants through the process, ensuring compliance with all programme requirements.
Compliance and Monitoring
Beneficiaries are required to maintain the qualifying investment and property for a minimum period of five years from the date of issuance of the certificate. The Residency Malta Agency reserves the right to conduct compliance checks to ensure adherence to the programme’s regulations.
For personalized assistance and to initiate your application under the updated Malta Permanent Residence Programme, please contact our Immigration team at GVZH Advocates.
