The Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP) is a well-structured residency-by-investment programme designed for nationals of non-EU, non-EEA, and non-Swiss countries seeking to obtain permanent residence in Malta.

Established in 2016, the MPRP is a robust programme with a strong legal basis and a reputation based on stringent multi-tiered due diligence. At Residency Malta Agency, we provide a dedicated, client-centric service. Applicants, supported by their Licensed Agents, are guided through a structured application process, with decisions communicated within a reasonable timeframe.

Through the MPRP, beneficiaries gain permanent residency in a safe and stable jurisdiction offering diverse business opportunities and services of a high standard, all within the backdrop of a Mediterranean lifestyle.

The Programme’s value lies in the stability, mobility and long-term residence benefits it provides to investors and their families wishing to make Malta their home away from home.

The MPRP provides a clear and accessible route for eligible applicants seeking long-term security, mobility and a pathway to establishing residence in Malta with their family.

Malta offers a stable setting for those considering long-term residence in Europe. As an EU Member State, its resilient economy and established institutions provide confidence for both everyday life and longer-term planning, while allowing families to remain well connected to the services and opportunities they need. This practical foundation is complemented by a Mediterranean way of life shaped by a mild climate, a strong sense of community and a cultural heritage that remains part of daily life.

• The right to stay and reside permanently in Malta.
• Visa-free travel across the Schengen Area for 90 days within any 180 day period.
• The possibility to include up to four generations in one application.
• The option to apply for temporary residence upon application.
• The option to lease property, with the possibility to sub-lease after five years.
• The option to lease purchased property in Special Designated Areas.

The Malta Permanent Residence Programme is built on a combination of property, contribution and fee-based requirements:

• an investment in property
• a government contribution
• a donation to an NGO
• an administrative fee.

Every MPRP application undergoes a rigorous, multi-tiered due diligence process. Checks are thorough and exhaustive, and are conducted on all individuals included in the application, extending to donors, benefactors and business associates.

To be eligible for the MPRP, applicants must be third country nationals who are non-EEA and non-Swiss. They must not hail from sanctioned countries, as announced from time to time by Residency Malta, and must not be beneficiaries under other pertinent regulations and schemes.

Applicants are required to be in receipt of stable and regular financial resources, sufficient to maintain themselves and their dependants without recourse to Malta’s social assistance system. They must also show that they have capital assets of not less than €500,000, out of which €150,000 must be financial assets, or not less than €650,000, out of which €75,000 must be financial assets.

Applicants must have a clean criminal record and must not pose any potential threat to national security, public policy, public health or public interest.

The MPRP grants permanent residence in Malta and is distinct from the separate legislative provisions governing citizenship.

MPRP applications must be submitted through a Licensed Agent.

As part of the application, applicants are required to pay a non-refundable administrative fee of €60,000 and a Government contribution of €37,000. A fee of €7,500 applies for each adult dependant, excluding the spouse.

Applicants must satisfy the MPRP property requirement by either renting a qualifying residential property in Malta, including Gozo, for a minimum annual rent of €14,000, or purchasing a qualifying residential property for a minimum value of €375,000. The qualifying property must be retained for a minimum period of five years, after which the beneficiary must continue to maintain a residential property in Malta.

In addition, applicants must make a donation of €2,000 to a local NGO registered with the Commissioner for Voluntary Organisations and active in the philanthropic, cultural, scientific, artistic, sport or animal welfare sectors.

A valid travel document, health insurance covering risks in Malta and other European countries, and a residence card fee of €500 per person, covering a period of five years, are also required.

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Download the Malta Permanent Residence Programme brochure in English or in one of the available translated versions.

• MPRP Brochure – English
• MPRP Brochure – Arabic (العربية)
• MPRP Brochure – Mandarin (中文)
• MPRP Brochure – Turkish (Türkçe)
• MPRP Brochure – Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt)

The above outlines the main eligibility criteria and requirements of the Malta Permanent Residence Programme. Full details are set out in Subsidiary Legislation