Residency Programmes

A growing number of individuals are attracted to Malta every year for a number of reasons. It is an ideal location to expand their business; to retire with peace of mind; to invest; to buy luxurious but affordable property; and to relocate with their family in the smoothest way possible.

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Malta provides a number of residence options for individuals and families wishing to relocate to the islands or secure residency status in a stable, well-regulated, and internationally connected jurisdiction.

Malta Permanent Residency Programme (MPRP)

The Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP) is a well-established residency-by-investment framework designed for non-EU, non-EEA, and non-Swiss nationals seeking long-term residence within the European Union.
Administered by Residency Malta Agency and grounded in a robust legal framework, the programme offers a structured and reliable pathway to residency, supported by rigorous due diligence and clear application procedures.

Key Features

  • Permanent residence rights in Malta
  • Visa-free travel across the Schengen Area for up to 90 days within any 180-day period
  • Access to a stable, business-friendly European jurisdiction
  • Eligibility to apply for favourable tax status (subject to separate requirements)
  • Family inclusion, covering qualifying dependants

Who May Qualify

The programme is open to non-EU, non-EEA, and non-Swiss nationals and their qualifying dependants who meet the applicable eligibility criteria, including:

  • Demonstration of sufficient financial resources
  • Successful completion of due diligence checks, in line with Malta’s regulatory standards.
      Long-Term Residence Programme

      The Long-Term Residence status is available to third-country nationals who have legally and continuously resided in Malta for an extended period and have demonstrated their integration into Maltese society. This status provides a more secure and stable basis for residing in Malta on a long-term basis.

      Key Features

      • A residence permit issued for a period of five (5) years and renewable upon expiry.
      • Facilitated mobility within the European Union under the EU Long-Term Residence Directive.
      • Visa-free travel within the Schengen Area for up to 90 days within any 180-day period.
      • The possibility to reside, work, or study in another EU Member State, subject to the applicable regulations.
      • Equal treatment rights with Maltese nationals in key areas established by applicable legislation, including access to employment and self-employment opportunities in Malta without the need for a separate work permit or employment licence.

      Who May Qualify

      • Be a third-country national (non-EU/EEA/Swiss national) who has maintained lawful residence in Malta throughout the qualifying period.
      • Have legally and continuously resided in Malta for at least five (5) years.
      • Maintain an income of at least the national minimum wage during the two (2) years preceding the application, increased by 20% for each dependent family member.
      • Successfully complete the I Belong Integration Programme and obtain the required Maltese language certification.
      Global Residence Programme (GRP)
      A residency and tax programme which provides favourable tax incentives to non-EU, EEA and Swiss nationals and their families, who decide to take up residence in Malta. GRP permit holders are not legally bound by minimum stay requirements, however, they are not permitted to spend more than 183 days in another jurisdiction.
      The Residence Programme (TRP)
      The TRP allows EU, EEA and Swiss nationals and their families to live in Malta with the added benefit of acquiring a tax residence permit. They are also not bound by minimum stay requirements, but may not spend more than 183 days in another jurisdiction.
      Malta Retirement Programme (MRP)
      Applicable to retirees from the EU, EEA and Swiss countries who fulfil certain criteria and who can benefit from special tax status when remitting their pensions to Malta.
      Economic Self Sufficient (ESS)
      This programme offers a five year residence card to EU, EEA and Swiss nationals and a progressive tax rate of between 0% – 35% on income generated in Malta, or remitted to Malta.

      Please Note: Community Malta Agency and Residency Malta Agency have suspended, until further notice, the processing of citizenship and residency applications for nationals of the Russian Federation and Belarus. Click here for the full press release.

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      Partner – Tax & Advisory

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