Malta is a Mediterranean island nation renowned for its stunning coastline, high quality of life and unique status as a “four-in-one” country: it is part of the European Union, the Eurozone, the Schengen Area and the Commonwealth. The Maltese government launched the Malta Permanent Residence Program (MPRP) in March 2021 as a secure route to European residency. It offers European residency through investment, with visa-free travel across the Schengen Area: a stable, flexible and family-friendly pathway to EU living.
Country overview
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Central Mediterranean |
| Area | 316 km² (5 islands) |
| Population | About 515,000 |
| Language | English (96% fluency) |
| Climate | Mediterranean, 300+ sunny days per year |
Malta sits within a “3-hour European lifestyle circle”:
- Italy: about 1 hour
- France: about 2 hours 10 minutes
- UK: about 3 hours
2025 program update
As of July 22, 2025, the program has been further optimized: applicants can obtain permanent residency by leasing or purchasing qualifying real estate, held for 5 years, along with a government contribution.
Benefits of Malta permanent residence
- Lifetime permanent residency status
- Up to four generations in one application
- Approval before investment (low risk)
- Flexible investment options (buy or rent property)
- No language, education or business background requirements
- No residency requirement
- English-speaking country, easy integration
- British-based education system
- Visa-free travel across Schengen countries
- Safe, stable, high quality of life
- World-class healthcare system
- An EU country, with the right to live, work and do business
Application requirements
Main applicant
- At least 18 years old (non-EU citizen)
- Meet one of these asset requirements:
| Asset option | Total assets | Of which liquid assets |
|---|---|---|
| Option 1 | At least €500,000 | €150,000 |
| Option 2 | At least €650,000 | €75,000 |
- Clean criminal record
- Legal and verifiable source of funds
- Pass due diligence checks
- Complete the required government contribution and property investment
- Obtain health insurance
Eligible dependants
- Spouse
- Minor children
- Unmarried, financially dependent adult children under 29
- Financially dependent parents and grandparents
Application process
- Agreement Sign the service agreement.
- Power of attorney Sign a power of attorney (POA) for the lawyer.
- Submission Submit the full set of documents.
- Initial fee Pay the first instalment of the main applicant’s administration fee.
- Approval in principle If the application is approved in principle, you receive an approval letter.
- Remaining fees Pay the final instalment of the main applicant’s administration fee.
- Investment Complete the required investments.
- Residence card Receive the Malta permanent residence card.
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