Egyptian nationals are not on the list of excluded countries for the Malta Permanent Residence Programme, so the route is generally open subject to checks. This page explains how it works and what to verify first.
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 Malta Permanent Residence Programme is for nationals of countries outside the EU, the EEA and Switzerland. Residency Malta Agency publishes a list of nationalities it does not accept, which includes a small number of sanctioned and high risk states. Egypt is not on that list, so Egyptian nationals are generally eligible, subject to due diligence.
Applicants must be at least 18, show stable financial resources, hold qualifying capital assets, and meet property and contribution conditions. Confirm the current list with Residency Malta Agency before you act.
This is a residence programme, not a citizenship route. Approval grants permanent residence for the main applicant and qualifying dependants. You combine a government contribution, a qualifying property, an NGO donation and a means test on capital assets.
You may either buy or rent qualifying property. The contribution differs depending on which you choose.
Residency Malta Agency reviews applications in stages, with an approval in principle followed by completion of the property, contribution and donation steps. Processing times are quoted in months and depend on document readiness. Treat any figure as indicative and confirm with the authority.
Costs reflect the rules in force from 1 January 2025. They combine a government contribution that depends on whether you buy or rent, a per dependant amount, an NGO donation, and the property itself. Use the table as an indicative guide and verify current figures.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Government contribution, property purchase | EUR 30,000 | Applies where you buy qualifying property. Confirm the current figure. |
| Government contribution, property rental | EUR 60,000 | Applies where you rent qualifying property |
| Contribution per dependant | EUR 10,000 | Per qualifying dependant of the main applicant |
| NGO donation | EUR 2,000 | To a registered Maltese voluntary organisation |
| Qualifying property, purchase | EUR 375,000 minimum | Or a lease of at least EUR 14,000 per year |
| Capital assets requirement | EUR 500,000 or EUR 650,000 | EUR 500,000 including EUR 150,000 in financial assets, or EUR 650,000 including EUR 75,000 in financial assets |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Residency Malta Agency publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
Yes. Egypt is not on the list of excluded nationalities published by Residency Malta Agency, so Egyptian nationals are generally eligible subject to due diligence and the financial conditions. Confirm the current list before you apply.
No. The programme grants permanent residence, not citizenship. Citizenship and free movement rights are separate matters governed by other laws.
You may either buy or rent qualifying property. The required government contribution is higher if you rent. Confirm the current thresholds 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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