The Malta Permanent Residence Programme grants permanent residence to qualifying investors from outside the European Union. This page breaks down the cost components so you can build a realistic budget.
Information, not advice. Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Always confirm the present rules with the official program authority and a licensed professional before you act.
The programme is built around holding qualifying accommodation in Malta plus several fixed payments. On the property side, applicants either rent or buy. Reporting for 2026 cites a minimum purchase value around EUR 375,000, or a lease with annual rent around EUR 14,000 held for the required period. The accommodation must be kept for a set number of years. Confirm the current property thresholds with Residency Malta Agency.
The fixed government side has several parts. These include a government contribution, an administrative fee that is not refundable and is paid early in the process, and a mandatory donation to an approved Maltese non governmental organisation. Reporting for 2026 cites an administrative fee near EUR 60,000, a government contribution near EUR 37,000, and a donation of about EUR 2,000, with additional per person amounts for adult dependants. Because the agency has revised these figures over time, treat them as indicative and confirm the binding schedule before you apply.
On top of the official costs you should budget for the licensed agent that the programme requires, plus due diligence checks, document gathering, translations, health insurance and residence cards. These vary by family size and circumstances. We do not name or rank firms. If you want help choosing one, use Get Matched below to reach a vetted, independent advisor.
A single applicant on the rental route has often been quoted a total well above one hundred thousand euros once rent, the government contribution, the administrative fee, the donation and ancillary costs are added. The purchase route raises the headline because of the property value, though the property is an asset you hold. Build your budget around the official schedule current at the time you apply, not older figures, and add a margin for professional and ancillary costs.
| Cost component | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Qualifying property, purchase route | Around EUR 375,000 (2026 reporting) | Minimum value, held for the required period |
| Qualifying property, rental route | Around EUR 14,000 per year (2026 reporting) | Lease held for the required period |
| Government contribution | Around EUR 37,000 (2026 reporting) | Confirm current amount with the authority |
| Administrative fee | Around EUR 60,000 (2026 reporting) | Often part payable early and not refundable |
| NGO donation | Around EUR 2,000 | To an approved Maltese non governmental organisation |
| Adult dependant fee | Per person amount applies | Confirm current amount with the authority |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Residency Malta Agency publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
The Residency Malta Agency administers the programme under Maltese law. Confirm current rules and fees on its official channel.
The core government contribution has been a fixed amount, while separate per person fees apply for adult dependants. Verify the current structure with the authority.
Property is an asset you hold rather than a fee, while the government contribution, administrative fee and donation are not refundable. Confirm the current terms before applying.
Information, not advice. Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Always confirm the present rules with the official program authority and a licensed professional before you act.
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