The Malta Permanent Residence Programme grants permanent residence to non European nationals who meet property, contribution and asset requirements. Since leaving the European Union, British nationals count as third country nationals and so can apply.
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.
British nationals are eligible. The programme is designed for third country nationals, meaning people who are not citizens of the European Union, the European Economic Area or Switzerland. Following the United Kingdom's departure from the European Union, British citizens fall into this group and can apply.
Applicants must be adults with stable resources and must pass due diligence. Applications can only be filed through agents accredited by the authority. Confirm the current eligibility rules with Residency Malta Agency.
The programme combines a property commitment with a government contribution and an asset test. You either lease a qualifying property or buy one, pay the government contribution and an administrative fee, and make a small charitable donation. The exact mix of property, contribution and assets is set by the rules updated from 1 January 2025. Confirm which combination applies to you with the official authority.
There is no single fixed timetable. The process runs through an accredited agent and includes due diligence, an approval in principle stage and final issuance. Timing depends on your file and official workload, so confirm current expectations with Residency Malta Agency.
Under the rules from 1 January 2025, the government contribution is set at 37,000 euros. The property option requires either a purchase from 375,000 euros or a lease from 14,000 euros per year in Malta or Gozo. A non refundable administrative fee of 50,000 euros applies, along with a donation of 2,000 euros to a registered local organisation. Applicants must also show assets, with thresholds set by the rules. Confirm all current figures with Residency Malta Agency before acting.
| Item | Indicative figure | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Government contribution | 37,000 euros | Rules from 1 January 2025 |
| Property purchase option | From 375,000 euros in Malta or Gozo | Lease option from 14,000 euros per year |
| Administrative fee | 50,000 euros, non refundable | Confirm current staging of payments |
| Charitable donation | 2,000 euros | To a registered local organisation |
| Asset requirement | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Includes a financial assets element |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Residency Malta Agency publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
Yes. Since the United Kingdom left the European Union, British citizens are third country nationals and can apply. Confirm current eligibility with Residency Malta Agency.
No. The programme grants Maltese permanent residence, not citizenship and not European Union citizenship. Residence and citizenship are governed by separate rules.
Yes. Applications can only be submitted through agents accredited by the authority. Confirm the current process with Residency Malta Agency.
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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