Eligibility, Administration Fee, Contributions and Donation
Are there any guidelines on the fees which Agents should be charging in connection with their services for the purposes of the Malta Permanent Residence Programme?
No. It is at the discretion of the respective agents to decide what fees to charge their clients.
Is it possible for a beneficiary to add a dependant at a later stage after initial application submission?
Yes, this is possible, however these are to be added to the application after the residence certificate is issued. A further application pack must be submitted containing the following documents:
- MPRP7 can either be certified via a licensed agent who will verify the beneficiary's identity via digital software made available by Residency Malta or else, an applicant has the option to sign Part D of the Form in the presence of a 'Commissioner for Oaths', who in turn must compile Part D accordingly.
- MPRP2, 3, 4, 4a, 10
- Evidence of KYC
- Birth Certificate
- Change of Name (if applicable)
- ID Card or equivalent
- Marriage/Divorce Certificates
- Military Records (If Applicable)
- Certified true copy of the full International Passport
- Police Certificate (if applicable)
Application must be accompanied by the contribution fee for dependants. Kindly refer to the Agent Handbook for list of fees and contributions.
What is the validity period of the residence certificate and the residence card?
The residence certificate does not expire provided all the Programme obligations are adhered to. The residence card is valid for 5 years or until cut-off dates, at ages 14 and 18, following which the beneficiary should reapply for the card renewal with our Agency.
Is there a fee for the issuance of a residence card by Identità?
A processing fee applies when a residence card is issued or renewed. The fee is currently that of €137.50 per person for the initial 5 years. The fee is applicable for every renewal. A further fee of €27.50 is applicable for changes in details and address.
Applicants are now required to donate to a voluntary organisation. What are the details?
A financial contribution of €2,000 is to be made to a local registered philanthropic, cultural, sport, scientific, animal welfare or artistic NGO registered with the Commissioner for Voluntary Organisations, or as otherwise approved by the Agency.
In the case of an application for the entire family, what contributions need to be paid?
The contribution fee of €28,000 (if purchasing property) or €58,000 (if leasing property) covers the main applicant, spouse and children who, upon submission of application, are principally dependent on the main applicant. For parents and grandparents of the main applicant and spouse, an additional fee of €7,500 each applies.
For applications submitted from 1st January 2025:
The contribution fee of €30,000 (if purchasing property) or €60,000 (if leasing property) covers the main applicant. An additional fee of €10,000 applies to each dependant.
What administration fee applies for each application?
An administration fee of €40,000 for each application applies. A non-refundable initial fee of €10,000 should be paid to the Agency within one month of submission of the application. The remaining €30,000 is required to be settled within two months of the issuance of the Letter of Approval in Principle.
For applications submitted from 1st January 2025:
An administration fee of €50,000 for each application applies. A non-refundable initial fee of €15,000 should be paid to the Agency within one month of submission of the application. The remaining €35,000 is required to be settled within two months of the issuance of the Letter of Approval in Principle.
In the event that a parent or grandparent receives some form of retirement income, will they remain eligible to be included as a dependant?
If this retirement income is such that the parent or grandparent would still be able to prove to the satisfaction of the Agency that at the time of application, he/she is principally dependent on the main applicant, he/she would still be eligible to apply. The main applicant must still provide an affidavit confirming that the afore-mentioned parents or grandparents are still principally dependent on him/her.
One of the eligibility criteria for an adult dependant to be part of an application, it must be proven to the satisfaction of the Agency is that at the time of application he is principally dependent on the main applicant. What does "principally dependant" refer to?
The Main Applicant must prove to the Agency's satisfaction that at the time of submission of the application, the adult dependant cannot live a self-sufficient basic independent life without the Main Applicant's support.
Adult dependants having an accumulated wealth and/or sufficient income arising from, but not limited to, corporate affiliations through significant shareholding and/or holding legal positions, top roles or any other role in the corporation financial assets, properties and reasonable economic activity or employment, would not be eligible to apply for the MPRP Programme, even if the main applicant would be contributing further to enable the dependant to lead a better lifestyle.
What proof would be considered as satisfactory in proving that an adult dependant is principally dependent on main applicant?
Main applicant must declare this in an affidavit. It is recommended that any documentary evidence that corroborates this declaration is submitted with the application pack, together with the affidavit.
Are household staff eligible as dependants?
No. The Malta Permanent Residence Programme is only open to the main applicant and his/her family dependants.
Can parents or grandparents of the main applicant apply as dependants?
Yes. A parent or grandparent of the main applicant or of his/her spouse who proves to the satisfaction of the Agency that at the time of application he/she is principally dependant on the main applicant, is eligible as a dependant. The main applicant shall provide an affidavit confirming that he supports each parent or grandparent. If a parent or grandparent is applying as a dependant, proof that shows the link between the grandparent and the main applicant/spouse has to be provided (such as a family tree through birth certificates of the applicant/spouse, the birth certificate of the respective parent, and grandparent). An additional fee of €7,500 per parent and grandparent applies.
For applications submitted from 1st January 2025:
Yes. A parent or grandparent of the main applicant or of his/her spouse who proves to the satisfaction of the Agency that at the time of application he/she is principally dependant on the main applicant, is eligible as a dependant. The main applicant shall provide an affidavit confirming that he supports each parent or grandparent. If a parent or grandparent is applying as a dependant, proof that shows the link between the grandparent and the main applicant/spouse has to be provided (such as a family tree through birth certificates of the applicant/spouse, the birth certificate of the respective parent, and grandparent). An additional fee of €10,000 per parent and grandparent applies.
Who is eligible to apply?
Third country nationals, excluding EU, EEA and Switzerland are eligible. Nationals from the currently sanctioned countries of (or have close ties with) Afghanistan, North Korea, Iran, Democratic Republic of Congo, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Yemen and Venezuela are ineligible.
Additionally, applications from the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus are currently not eligible.
The list of ineligible countries may be revised from time to time by the Agency at its discretion.