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Malta Permanent Residence Programme

Lifelong Malta permanent residency for investors and their families, with visa-free travel to all Schengen states.

Golden Visa

Explore Your Eligibility for Malta Permanent Residence Program

This program allows eligible non-EU, non-EEA and non-Swiss investors to get a permanent residence permit through the qualifying property route. Applicants can rent a property with a minimum rental value of €14,000 per year. The minimum investment to qualify in this program is €163,755.

Book a consultation with SA Global Citizenship to understand the property requirements, government contributions, and total application costs before making a financial commitment.

Official Languages
Maltese and English
Economy
Service sector, financial services, technology, and maritime services
Investment from
€163,755
Holding period
Property held for 5 years
Currency
€ Euro (EUR)
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Malta Residency by Investment Options

Malta Permanent Residence Program allows eligible international investors to secure a residency permit through a qualifying property investment route.

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Property Rental — €14,000 Annually

Malta Golden Visa includes investment in an eligible residential property in Malta or Gozo with a minimum rental value of at least €14,000 per year and maintaining it for five years. There are other certain fees and criteria to meet, including an administrative fee, government contribution and donation.

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Benefits of Malta Residency Program

The Malta Permanent Residence Program offers long term residency, family inclusion and European travel benefits to eligible non-EU investors.

Permanent Residency with Family

Approved investors can get Malta permanent residence for themselves and qualifying family members. The program includes eligible spouses, dependent children, parents and grandparents.

Schengen Travel Access

A valid Maltese residence permit allows short visits to other Schengen countries without a separate visa, subject to the 90 day limit within any 180-day period.

Flexible Property Options

Investors can meet the property requirement by renting or purchasing a qualifying home in Malta or Gozo. This gives families a choice between property ownership and rental arrangements.

Long Term Family Planning

Malta provides eligible families with a lasting legal connection in Malta, subject to continued compliance with program rules. It can support future relocation, education and family plans.

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Malta Golden Visa Requirements

To qualify for the Malta Golden Visa, the basic criteria include:

Applicant Eligibility

  • At least 18 years of age for the main applicant
  • Eligible non-EU, non-EEA or non-Swiss nationals
  • Have a clean criminal record
  • Pass the background and due diligence checks
  • Must be in good health condition

Investment

  • Rent a qualifying property for at least €14,000 per year
  • Pay the required administrative fees and government contribution

Keeping the Permit

  • Provide legal proof of investment funds
  • Meet the minimum investment requirement
  • Maintain the qualifying property for at least five years
Step by step

Application Process for Malta Golden Visa

Here are the details of the general application process for the Malta residency permit.

  1. 01

    Initial Eligibility Assessment

    Your Hungary Golden Visa journey at SA Global Citizenship starts as our qualified immigration experts review your eligibility, source of funds and real estate investment route for the program.

  2. 02

    Document Preparation

    Our team helps you prepare the required documents, including a valid passport, financial statements, police clearance certificates, legitimate proof of investment funds and a letter of approval from the Residency Malta Agency.

  3. 03

    Application Submission

    We then assist you in submitting your application through the official Malta authorities. The relevant government authorities review your application and conduct necessary background checks.

  4. 04

    Golden Visa Approval

    After your application gets approved. The Malta Residency Agency then issues a Letter of Final Approval and invites you and your family for biometrics at the agency's office. All the applicants must be present at the Malta Residency Agency office, except infants under 2 years of age.

Frequently Asked Questions

Malta Golden Visa, officially known as Malta Permanent Residence Program (MPRP), allows eligible non-EU investors and their families to get the permanent residency through qualifying rental property and government contributions.

Malta residency by investment program requires a property rental of at least €14,000 per year or a property purchase. Ther can be other costs like government fee, application fees and other costs.

Malta residence by investment requirements include the main applicant must be 18 years old, have a clean criminal record, pass the due diligence checks and meeting the financial and property requirements.

Malta permanent residence allows eligible investors and their families to live in the country, gives access to Schengen area for up to 90 days within any 180-day period and long term family planning.

Malta residency does not automatically gives citizenship or a passport. Citizenship needs separate legal process with its own eligibility and naturalization requirements.

Malta Golden Visa does not require investors to live in Malta permanently. However, they must maintain the qualifying property arrangements and continue meeting the financial and legal conditions of the program.

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Why SA Global

SA Global Citizenship is a team of immigration advisors with over 20 years of experience, serving clients from South Asia, the Middle East, Europe, the Caribbean and the USA.

  • Personal guidance. One advisor matches the route to your family and budget, and tells you if another programme fits better.
  • Full application support. Forms, notarisation, legalisation and every government query, handled for you.
  • Transparent payments. Government and due diligence fees go directly to official accounts at set milestones. We never hold client investment funds.
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How to Get Malta Golden Visa

Here is what you do next and what we do for you. Most clients go from first call to submitted application in two to four weeks.

01 TODAY

Book a consultation

At our Dubai, Lahore or Karachi office, or online. Bring a list of the family members you want to include.

02 24 HOURS

Get your eligibility result

A written route recommendation with an itemised cost, before any government fee is paid.

03 FROM 7 DAYS

We prepare your file

Your dedicated legal expert completes the forms and guides you through the documents only you can obtain.

04 FROM 14 DAYS

We submit for you

Your application goes to the government and we manage it through to approval and payment.

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