Malta

Malta is a highly desirable destination for private residence, offering a stable political environment, strategic location,and excellent air connectivity. The Malta Permanent Residence Programme allows non-Maltese individuals to obtain a European residence permit, granting visa-free travel within the Schengen Area. 

Key Benefits of Maltese Residence by Investment

EU Residency & Schengen Access: Reside in an EU country with visa-free travel across the Schengen Area for 90 days within a 180-day period.
Indefinite Residency: The right to permanently reside in Malta.

Fixed Investment Period: The required investment applies only for the first five years.

No Physical Presence Requirement: There is no mandatory stay to maintain residency.
Family Inclusion: The program allows family members to be included in the application.

To qualify for the Malta Permanent Residence Programme, the main applicant must be at least 18 years old and provide an affidavit confirming that, from the date of application, they possess:

A minimum capital of EUR 500,000, with at least EUR 150,000 held in financial assets, or
Assets valued at EUR 650,000, with at least EUR 75,000 in financial assets.

Investment & Contribution Requirements

Applicants must meet the following financial commitments:

Property Investment:

Purchase a property worth at least EUR 375,000, or
Lease a property for a minimum of EUR 14,000 per year, both for a period of at least five years.

Government Contribution:

EUR 30,000 if purchasing residential property, or
EUR 60,000 if leasing property.

Philanthropic Donation:

A EUR 2,000 donation to a non-governmental organization (NGO) in Malta.

Administrative Fees:

A non-refundable administration fee of EUR 50,000.

An additional EUR 10,000 per dependent included in the application.

The Malta Permanent Residence Programme follows a clear and straightforward application process. Applications are submitted to the Residency Malta Agency, the official government body responsible for processing residency applications.

Step-by-Step Process:

Application Submission:

The applicant submits their application along with all required documentation to the Residency Malta Agency.

Due Diligence & Approval:

A thorough background check is conducted to ensure compliance with Malta’s residency regulations.

Investment Completion:
Upon receiving initial approval, the applicant must finalize the required investments (property purchase or lease, government contributions, and donations).

Residence Permit Issuance:
Once all requirements are met, the Residency Malta Agency issues a Maltese residence certificate, which serves as the official residence permit.