Malta Permanent Residency Program 2025
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Malta also offers Citizenship By Investment regulations, but for this option just the minimum non-refundable government contribution will set you back €600,000 or €750,000, depending on how fast you wish to naturalize.
Malta is arguably the best Plan B destination in the world, especially if your end-goal is obtaining Maltese Permanent Residency. We’re here to ensure that your Malta Permanent Residency Program (MPRP) application is fast and seamless in 2025.
Malta’s Permanent Residency Program is quite unique in a number of ways:
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- For starters, it offers immediate Permanent Residency status (unlike Portugal, Spain, Greece and Hungary), and it’s valid for life.
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- The program has a minimum personal net worth requirement of €500,000 (more on this below).
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- Applicants HAVE to submit their Malta Permanent Residency Applications via a Licensed Agent such as ourselves, as Residency Malta Agency will not deal with PR applicants directly.
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- Applicants have to make a non-refundable government contribution, a charitable donation, and then have to either rent a property, or buy a property.
The below guide to the 2025 MPRP program covers all its key aspects – from the benefits and financial requirements, to the application process and the documents required.
And if you’d like to speak with an expert consultant to help you determined whether Maltese Permanent Residency is right for you and your family, we’re here to help.
Before you overpay for Malta permanent residency by investment in 2024, be sure to get a free tailored quote from us first – fast.
Benefits of the Malta Permanent Residency Program (MPRP)
ENJOY VISA-FREE
SCHENGEN TRAVEL
Maltese residents can travel across all 27 Schengen countries, visa-free, for 90 out of every 180 days.
OWN THE ULTIMATE EUROPEAN PLAN B
Quality Of Life. Personal Safety. Exceptional Affordability. English Speaking.
DYNAMIC PROPERTY
MARKET EXPOSURE
By choosing to acquire a property in Malta, you can gain exposure to this dynamic real estate market.
A HIGHLY STABLE, GLOBALLY RESPECTED PROGRAM
Malta offers a clear, reliable process, sterling due diligence standards and a stellar reputation.
BUSINESS FRIENDLY JURISDICTION
Malta is exceptionally pro-business, and boasts an exceptionally highly skilled labor pool.
LEADING FINANCIAL
SERVICES HUB
Malta is a global leader in financial services, and has double taxation treaties with over 60 countries.
GENEROUS FAMILY ELIGIBILITY
With the MPRP, you can include up to 4 generations of family in a single application.
FAST APPLICATION APPROVALS
Once your application has been submitted, you can expect an approval within just 4-6 months.
ACCESS WORLD CLASS BENEFITS AND SERVICES
Malta is home to to top-tier educational facilities and a host of class-leading healthcare services.
Key Financial Requirements (2025)
| Requirement | Property Purchase Option | Property Rental Option |
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| Minimum Personal Net Worth | €500,000 (of which €150,000 must be in financial instruments, i.e. not real estate), OR; €650,000 (of which a minimum of €75,000 shall be in the form of financial assets) |
€500,000 (of which €150,000 must be in financial instruments, i.e. not real estate) |
| Property Purchase / Rental | €375,000; Property must be held for 5 years. |
€14,000 per year for 5 years (€70,000 total) |
| Admin/Processing Fee (Main Applicant | €50,000 | €50,000 |
| Government Contribution (Main Applicant) | €30,000.
(This amount increases by €10,000 for each parent or grandparent of the main applicant or their spouse added to the application.) |
€60,000.
(This amount increases by €10,000 for each parent or grandparent of the main applicant or their spouse added to the application.) |
| Charitable Donation | €2,000.
Donation must be made to local philanthropic, cultural, scientific, artistic, sport or animal welfare NGO registered with Commissioner of Voluntary Organisations. |
€2,000.
Donation must be made to local philanthropic, cultural, scientific, artistic, sport or animal welfare NGO registered with Commissioner of Voluntary Organisations. |
| Legal Fees | Variable based on supplier chosen | Variable based on supplier chosen |
| Professional Services Fees | Variable based on supplier chosen | Variable based on supplier chosen |
Malta’s Residency By Investment Program vs Competing EU Golden Visas
| Key Consideration | Malta MPRP (Malta Golden Visa) |
Portugal Golden Visa | Spain Golden Visa | Cyprus Golden Visa | Greece Golden Visa | Italy Golden Visa (Italian Investor Visa) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum capital requirement | Around €180,000+ (Rental Option) | €500,000 (Fund Investment) | €500,000 (Property Investment) | €300,000+ (Property Investment) | €250,000 (Property Investment) | €250,000 (Startup Investment) |
| Official Program Website | Click Here | Click Here | Click Here | Click Here | Click Here | Click Here |
| Schengen Visa-Free Travel | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Immediate Permanent Residency Status Granted | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| Real Estate Investment Option Available? | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Property Rental Option Available? | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Russians and Belarusians eligible? | No | No | Yes | No | No | Contact us for more information. |
| Minimum Stay Requirements | No | Yes (7 days per year, on average) | No | No | No | 1 Day every 2 years. |
| Known program issues or processing delays | No | Yes – biometrics appointment delays | No | No | No | Required bank letter poses obstacles |
| Initial residency permit validity | 5 Years | 2 Years | 3 Years | Valid indefinitely | 5 Years | 2 Years |
| Minimum Residency Period Before Naturalization | 7+ Years (However 15+ years is common in practice) | 5+ Years | 2+ Years (for Ibero American nationals) or 10+ Years (for everyone else) | 7+ Years | 7+ Years | 10+ Years |
| Language Proficiency Test For Naturalization | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Gain Maltese Permanent Residency By Investment For Up To Four Generations Of Family
The primary applicant’s spouse, children, parents and grandparents, as well as the parents and grandparents of the primary applicant’s spouse, can be included in the application. Generally speaking, adult family members must be principally (i.e. financially) dependent on the primary applicant.
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Malta CBI vs Malta PRP
| Consideration | Citizenship For Exceptional Services By Investment (2024) |
Malta Permanent Residency Program (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Basis | Legal Notice 122 of 2021 | Subsidiary Legislation 188.06 |
| Legal Status | Temporary Residency, followed by Citizenship By Naturalization | Permanent Residency |
| Minimum Annual Stay Requirement | Yes (during the residency stage). | No (But you must visit for residency card renewal once every 5 years). |
| Minimum Net Worth Requirement | No | Yes (€500,000, with at least €150,000 in financial assets) OR; €650,000 (of which a minimum of €75,000 shall be in the form of financial assets) |
| Minimum Investment Requirement: Property Rental | Around €690,000+ | Around €180,000+ |
| Family Members Eligible For Inclusion | Yes | Yes |
| Application Process Duration | 18 Months or 40 Months (including 12-month or 36-month residency period, depending on the investment amount selected). | 4-6 Months |
| Clear Path To Maltese Citizenship | Yes | No |
| Passive Income Requirement | No | No |
| Medical Insurance Required In Malta | Yes (during residency stage) | Yes |
| Clean Criminal Record Required | Yes | Yes |
| NGO Donation Required | €10,000 | €2,000 |
| Minimum Government Contribution |
€600,000 |
€30,000 (if purchasing a property; |
The Malta Permanent Residency Program Application Process At A Glance
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