This page sets out how the Malta Permanent Residence Programme works for Chinese nationals, the costs involved and the authority to confirm with.
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.
Chinese nationals are eligible as third country applicants. There is no published nationality exclusion at the as of date.
Applicants must pass due diligence, prove the required capital and source of funds, hold a qualifying property and hold health insurance.
The programme, known as the MPRP, is a single residence route based on a mix of property, a government contribution and a donation. You either rent or buy a qualifying property. You must show capital of at least 500,000 euro, of which at least 150,000 euro is in financial assets. The programme grants permanent residence without a minimum stay requirement.
The agency carries out a multi stage due diligence review before approval in principle and then issue of the residence card. Confirm the current processing time with the official authority.
Budget for the property cost, a government contribution, an administrative fee, a mandatory donation and a fee per adult dependent. Some figures differ by the purchase or rental route, so confirm the current schedule with the official authority.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Property, purchase route | From 375,000 euro | Lower thresholds may apply in the south of Malta and on Gozo, confirm the current rule |
| Property, rental route | From 14,000 euro per year | A qualifying lease must be maintained |
| Capital requirement | 500,000 euro | Of which at least 150,000 euro in financial assets |
| Government contribution and administrative fee | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Set by the agency, varies by purchase or rental |
| Charitable donation | 2,000 euro | Mandatory donation to an approved body |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Residency Malta Agency publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
The programme is reported to have no minimum stay requirement. Confirm the current conditions with the official authority.
No. It grants permanent residence. Citizenship is a separate matter with its own rules.
Yes, the programme allows qualifying dependents, with a fee per adult dependent. Confirm the current rules with the official authority.
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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