Pakistani nationals can apply for the Malta Permanent Residence Programme as third country nationals. This page explains how the route works and where to confirm the binding rules.
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.
Pakistani citizens qualify because the programme is open to people from outside the European Union, the European Economic Area and Switzerland. Applicants must be at least 18, hold a valid passport, pass background checks with a clean record and not be under sanctions.
No nationality based exclusion currently applies to Pakistan, but every application is assessed individually by Residency Malta Agency, and you should confirm your own position before you commit.
The programme combines a property commitment with government contributions and a charitable donation. Applicants either buy a qualifying property or sign a qualifying lease, then pay the government contribution, the administrative fee and a donation to a registered Maltese voluntary organisation.
Applications must be filed through an agent licensed by Residency Malta Agency. You cannot apply directly.
Processing usually takes several months from a complete and correct submission. Residency Malta Agency publishes an indicative range, so confirm the current timeline before you plan a move.
Costs include a property purchase or lease, a government contribution, an administrative fee, a charitable donation and proof of capital assets. The figures below are indicative and change over time, so treat them as a guide only.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Property purchase | From 375,000 euro | A lower threshold may apply in the south of Malta or in Gozo |
| Property lease | From 14,000 euro per year | Alternative to a purchase |
| Government contribution | 37,000 euro | Main applicant; confirm the current figure |
| Administrative fee | 60,000 euro | Payable in stages |
| Charitable donation | 2,000 euro | To a registered Maltese voluntary organisation |
| Capital assets | 500,000 euro or 650,000 euro | Including a financial assets portion; confirm the split |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Residency Malta Agency publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
The programme allows certain dependants such as a spouse, children and parents or grandparents, subject to conditions. Confirm who qualifies and any added contribution with Residency Malta Agency before you apply.
It grants permanent residence, not citizenship. Any naturalisation route is separate. Confirm the current position with Residency Malta Agency and a licensed professional.
It is a residence status rather than a physical stay programme, but rules on presence and renewal can change. Verify the current conditions with the 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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