What Filipino citizens should know about the Malta Permanent Residence Programme, including who runs it, the property routes and the figures to confirm.
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.
Filipino citizens are eligible to apply because the Malta Permanent Residence Programme is open to nationals from outside the EU, the EEA and Switzerland who are not subject to sanctions. Applicants are expected to be adults of good standing with a clean record.
Applicants also show a level of assets and qualify through a property route. Confirm the current rules with the Residency Malta Agency.
There are two property routes. The purchase route requires buying qualifying residential property and holding it for at least five years. The rental route requires renting qualifying accommodation for the same period.
Either route is combined with a government contribution and a donation to a registered NGO. Decide which route fits your plans with a licensed professional.
Secondary guidance reports the full process taking around six months or more, with due diligence forming the main stage. Confirm the current timeline with the Residency Malta Agency.
The figures below are indicative and drawn from secondary guidance. Confirm every number with the official authority.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Property purchase route | From EUR 375,000 (indicative) | Held for at least five years. Confirm the current figure with the official authority |
| Property rental route | From EUR 14,000 a year (indicative) | Held for at least five years. Confirm the current figure with the official authority |
| Government contribution | Reported from EUR 37,000 on the purchase route (indicative) | The rental route contribution is reported to be higher. Confirm the current figure with the official authority |
| Donation to a registered NGO | Reported at EUR 2,000 | Confirm with the official authority |
| Asset requirement | Reported at EUR 500,000 in assets including EUR 150,000 liquid, with an alternative tier | Confirm the current figure with the official authority |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Residency Malta Agency publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
Yes. The programme is open to nationals from outside the EU, the EEA and Switzerland who are not subject to sanctions, which includes Filipino citizens. Confirm current rules with the Residency Malta Agency.
No. It grants a permanent residence permit, not citizenship. Naturalisation is a separate process with its own conditions. Confirm with the official authority.
The programme is reported to allow dependants such as a spouse and children, sometimes with further conditions and fees. Confirm who can be included with the 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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