The Malta Permanent Residence Programme grants permanent residence to qualifying applicants who meet asset, property and contribution conditions. Lebanese nationals can apply, subject to due diligence. This page explains the requirements 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 programme is open to non EU and non EEA and non Swiss nationals who meet the financial thresholds and pass due diligence. Lebanese nationals are not excluded as a class in the published rules, but the agency applies strict checks and may treat some applicants as higher risk.
Applicants must be over 18, hold a clean record, not be under sanctions, and show the required assets. Confirm the current eligibility, any country specific handling and the document list with the agency before you act.
The route combines several elements. You hold qualifying property in Malta or Gozo by purchase or lease, pay the government contribution and administration fee, make a small philanthropic donation and hold qualifying health insurance.
You must keep the qualifying property and meet the conditions for a minimum holding period to retain the status. The status is permanent residence, not citizenship.
Applications are filed through a licensed agent with the Residency Malta Agency, which runs due diligence before approval. Reported processing varies and depends on document readiness. Treat any figure as indicative and confirm with the authority.
The cost combines a property commitment, a government contribution and administration fee, a donation and insurance. Some figures are well established and others move, so the table is indicative. Verify the current amounts with the agency and a licensed professional.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Qualifying property purchase | From EUR 375,000 | A lower threshold has applied in the south of Malta and Gozo. Confirm the current figure. |
| Qualifying property lease | From EUR 14,000 per year | Held for the required minimum period. Confirm the current figure. |
| Asset requirement | At least EUR 500,000 including EUR 150,000 liquid | An alternative threshold has also been published. Confirm the current rule. |
| Government contribution and administration fee | Confirm with the official authority | Differ between purchase and lease and have changed over time |
| Philanthropic donation | EUR 2,000 | To a registered Maltese organisation. Confirm the current figure. |
| Health insurance | Cover from EUR 30,000 per person | Required across Malta. Confirm the current condition. |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Residency Malta Agency publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
Lebanese nationals are not excluded as a class in the published rules and can apply, subject to strict due diligence by the Residency Malta Agency. Some applicants may face closer review. Confirm the current handling with the agency before you act.
No. The programme grants permanent residence in Malta, not citizenship and not a passport. Maltese and EU citizenship are governed separately with their own conditions.
Yes. You can meet the property condition by leasing qualifying property at or above the set annual amount, held for the required period, instead of buying. Confirm the current thresholds with the 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.
We introduce you to vetted, independent advisors, in confidence and at no obligation. Your topic is noted for you below.
Independent and paid by the people we help, never by a government and never by a firm.
One short email when a programme rule changes, with the official source named so you can verify it. No hype, unsubscribe anytime.