Key facts
- Administrative fee
- €60,000
- Government contribution
- €37,000
- NGO donation
- €2,000
- Property
- Buy ≥ €375,000 or rent ≥ €14,000/yr
- Capital
- €500k (€150k financial) or €650k (€75k)
- Adult dependants
- €7,500 each (excl. spouse)
The Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP) grants permanent residence to non-EU, non-EEA and non-Swiss nationals and their families who meet its financial, property and due-diligence requirements. It is administered by the Residency Malta Agency. It is a residence programme — not citizenship.
Why families choose the MPRP
- Permanent residence in an EU member state for the main applicant and qualifying family.
- Visa-free travel in the Schengen Area under the 90/180-day rule.
- No minimum stay requirement.
- A stable legal framework and thorough due diligence that gives the status credibility.
- Access to Malta’s education and healthcare and an English-speaking environment.
The costs
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Administrative fee (non-refundable) | €60,000 |
| Government contribution | €37,000 |
| Donation to a registered Maltese NGO | €2,000 |
| Each adult dependant other than the spouse | €7,500 |
| Residence card (per person, five-year card) | €500 |
These are the government payments listed in the programme’s legal framework. Professional fees for the licensed agent, lawyers and due diligence are additional.
The property requirement
You must either:
- buy a residential property worth at least €375,000, or
- rent one for at least €14,000 a year,
in Malta or Gozo. The qualifying property must be retained for at least five years; after that you must continue to hold a residential property in Malta. A purchased property may be let temporarily under the programme rules. Our residency-eligible properties start at the qualifying level, and we check eligibility with your agent before you commit.
The capital requirement
You must show capital assets of either:
- at least €500,000, of which €150,000 in financial assets; or
- at least €650,000, of which €75,000 in financial assets.
Who can be included
The main applicant’s spouse, children and — where dependent — parents and grandparents, subject to the programme’s criteria.
The process
- Appoint a licensed agent, who prepares and submits your application to the Residency Malta Agency.
- Due diligence — the Agency checks your background, source of wealth and supporting documents.
- Approval — once approved, you complete the property purchase or lease and make the remaining payments and donation.
- Residence cards — biometrics are taken and cards issued for each family member.
Timelines depend on due diligence and on how quickly the property step is completed; your agent will give you a current estimate.
How we help
We work alongside your licensed agent on the property step: identifying homes above the threshold, in SDAs where you may want flexibility to let, or historic and garden homes where you want to live. Compare the MPRP with the Global Residence Programme in MPRP vs GRP, or read this page’s equivalent in 简体中文, 繁體中文 or Tiếng Việt.
