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Introductions

The Malta Permanent Residence Programme (‘MPRP’) is a government-approved scheme that offers non-EU/non-EEA/non-Swiss citizens the opportunity to obtain permanent residency in Malta. The programme was launched in 2021 by virtue of Legal Notice 121 of 2021 and has been updated by LN 146 (2025). Provided that an accurate and full application is submitted, the Programme promises a processing time of 4 to 6 months which is quite valuable for applicants who wish to make Malta their second home.

Key Benefits

The MPRP offers multiple benefits, some of which are the following;

• Successful applicants and their families are granted a Maltese residence permit, which allows them to
  live, work, and study in Malta without the need for a visa
• Once granted residency, applicants can travel visa-free within the Schengen Area
• Applicants may include their spouse, parents, grandparents and children in their application
• Malta has a thriving business environment, and participants in MPRP can take advantage of business
  opportunities and establish new ventures in Malta
• Malta offers a high standard of living, with excellent healthcare, education and infrastructure. Malta
  also enjoys a Mediterranean climate with warm summers and mild winters
• English and Maltese are both official languages of Malta
• Key Qualification Requirements

Key Qualification Requirements

To be eligible for the MPRP, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Applicants must be a non-EU/non-EEA/non-Swiss citizen
• Applicants must be at least 18 years old
• Applicants must be a fit and proper person with no criminal record, have a valid travel document as
  well as International health insurance that covers the applicant and any dependents against all risks
  across the whole of the European Union
• Applicants must have a stable income and be economically self sufficient
• Applicants must have a minimum of €500,000 capital assets of which at least €150,000 must be
  financial assets or have a value of €650 000 out of which a minimum of €75 000 shall be in the form
  of financial assets as the Agency may consider appropriate in its sole discretion.
• Applicants must purchase a qualifying property for a minimum of €375,000 in Malta or located in
  Gozo OR;
• Applicants must rent a qualifying property for a minimum of €14,000 per annum in Malta or in Gozo.
• Applicants must hold the qualifying property for at least 5 years
• Applicants must not be benefiting from any other Maltese residence or beneficial tax scheme in Malta

Application Process

The application process for the MPRP involves several steps. Here is an overview of the process:

• Applicants are required to submit their application through a licensed agent
• Applicants must pay a non-refundable administrative fee of €60000, €15 000 of which within two
  months of the application
• Applicants must pay a contribution to the Government of €37,000 within 8 months from the issuance
  of the Letter of Approval
• Applicants must pay an additional €7,500 must be paid for each additional adult dependant
• Applicants must give a donation of at least €2,000 to a philanthropic, cultural, scientific, artistic, sport
  or animal welfare NGO which is registered with the commissioner of voluntary organisations.

How can we help?

The applicant/s must be represented by an Authorised Agent with the Malta Residency Agency this enables us to advise and process MPRP applications on behalf of our private clients with the Maltese Authorities.
Specifically, we can assist with the following:

Initial Assessment
The Firm can provide an initial assessment of an individual’s eligibility for the MPRP, based on the applicable Government criteria at the time
Liaison with Government Agencies
The Firm will act as a liaison between the applicant and the Maltese Authorities responsible for processing MPRP applications
Property acquisition / rental
The Firm can assist with the acquisition or rental of a suitable residence in Malta, which is a requirement for participation in the MPRP.
Application preparation
The firm can assist with the preparation of the MPRP application form and ensure that all necessary supporting documentation is provided.
Ongoing compliance
We can provide ongoing compliance assistance to ensure that MPRP participants are meeting their obligations under the programme.