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Malta Permanent Residence by Investment
Permanent residence in Malta through the government program for investors. The status is permanent from day one, covers the whole family and does not require you to live in the country.
Malta permanent residence by investment is one of the few ways to get permanent status in an EU country straight away, without years of temporary permits first. The Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP) is designed for well-off applicants and has several parts: a government contribution and an administrative fee, buying a home or renting one long term, a donation to a registered charity, and proven capital. The program sets the exact amounts itself and reviews them from time to time.
The status is issued to the main applicant and the family, including parents and grandparents if they meet the dependency conditions. You do not have to live in Malta full time, but you must keep the property for the required period. The investment, contributions and fees are paid separately from our support. We do not give investment advice. Our job is the file: proof of source of funds, documents, filing and every step up to the residence cards.
Who it is for
- Investors who want permanent EU status for the whole family
- Families with children and elderly parents who should be included in one application
- Entrepreneurs who need a stable base in the Schengen Area
- People who value an English-speaking country, a mild climate and European schools
- Applicants who want a residence status without an obligation to live in the country
Requirements
- Proven capital in the amount set by the program
- A government contribution and the program's administrative fee
- Buying or leasing a home in Malta for the required period
- A donation to a registered charity
- Strict due diligence, including checks on where your money comes from
- Health insurance for every family member and a clean criminal record
What we do
- Check whether you qualify, including nationality restrictions
- Calculate the mandatory payments for your family
- Help you build a clear proof of capital and source of funds
- Arrange English translations, apostilles and certifications
- Prepare and file the application and answer requests from the agency
- Support you with choosing a property, biometrics and collecting the cards
Key documents
- Passports of all applicants
- Proof of capital: bank statements, certificates, evidence of assets
- Source of funds documents: tax returns, contracts, financial statements
- Criminal record certificates with an apostille and translation
- Health insurance for the whole family
- Purchase or lease agreement for a home in Malta
- Marriage and birth certificates, plus proof that parents are dependent on you
How it works
- Eligibility checknationality, capital, source of funds and family members
- Filedocuments, translations, apostilles and due diligence materials
- Filingthe application goes to the government agency with the first part of the fees
- Approval in principleafter the checks you pay the contributions, secure the property and make the donation
- Residence cardsbiometrics in Malta and cards for the whole family
Timeline
Due diligence usually takes several months; the exact timeline depends on how complete your file is.
Timelines are approximate: government agencies, consulates and banks set them.
What to watch out for
- The program currently does not accept applications from citizens of Russia, Belarus and some other countries
- Source of funds checks are strict, and unexplained income leads to refusal
- The administrative fee is usually not returned if the application is refused
- You must keep the property for the required period, otherwise the status can be lost
- Amounts and rules change, so they are checked again on the date you file
FAQ
How much does it cost?
Our service fee is from $51,000. Government fees, translations, insurance and other mandatory costs are paid separately; we send the full estimate before you sign.
How much do I need to invest for Malta permanent residence by investment?
The budget has several parts: the administrative fee, the government contribution, buying or renting a home, a charitable donation and proven capital. The contribution depends on whether you buy or rent and on how many family members you include. The amounts change from time to time, so we calculate the full budget on the date you apply.
Can citizens of any country apply?
No. Under the official program rules, applications from citizens of Russia and Belarus are currently not accepted, and the agency can revise its list of ineligible countries. We check the current status for your nationality before any work starts. If the program is closed to you, we will suggest other options in the EU.
Do I have to live in Malta?
There is no requirement to live in the country permanently. You do have to keep the property for the required period and renew your residence card. If you later want Maltese citizenship, you will need to actually live there. Tax residence depends on how much time you physically spend in Malta.
Who can I include in the application?
Your spouse, your children and, if they are financially dependent on you, your parents and grandparents. An extra contribution is paid for each additional family member. Adult children have their own conditions, and we check them in advance.
How long does the process take?
Due diligence takes most of the time, usually several months. The timeline depends on how complete your file is and how complex your source of funds is. A well-prepared file means fewer follow-up requests from the agency.
Can I work with Malta permanent residence?
The status lets you live in Malta and travel freely across the Schengen Area. The residence certificate does not by itself give you the right to take a job: for that you need a work permit under the general rules. The main applicant or spouse can set up a business in Malta through the relevant authorities. If you plan to run a business there, we discuss it before filing.
Do you guarantee the result?
No. Decisions are made by government agencies, consulates and banks. We are responsible for preparing and checking documents, filing and support, and we tell you about the risks upfront.
Let’s discuss your case
We will check whether the program fits your citizenship, income and family, and send an estimate with the full list of costs.
