Vietnamese nationals are third country nationals and can apply for the Malta Permanent Residence Programme. This page covers eligibility, the property and contribution routes, timeline and indicative costs.
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 open to third country nationals, which includes Vietnamese citizens. Applicants must be at least 18, must not be from a country that is otherwise barred, and must be deemed fit and proper after due diligence.
Applicants are expected to hold qualifying assets and show stable resources to support themselves and any dependants without relying on Maltese public funds. From the start of 2025 a dependent child must be under 29 at the time of application. Applications can only be filed through an accredited agent.
There is one programme with a property element and a set of fees and contributions. You either buy qualifying property at or above the published value, or rent qualifying property at or above the published annual lease value.
On top of the property element you pay an administrative fee, a contribution and a small donation to a registered voluntary organisation. Asset thresholds also apply. Confirm each current figure with the Residency Malta Agency.
Processing runs through the Residency Malta Agency, which issues a receipt on submission and later an approval in principle. Confirm the current end to end timing with the authority, since it changes with caseload.
Use the table as a starting point. Some figures changed at the start of 2025, so treat the administrative fee and contribution as items to confirm with the authority before you act.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Property purchase | From EUR 375,000 | If buying, for a property in Malta or Gozo |
| Property rental | From EUR 14,000 per year | If renting, as an alternative to buying |
| Administrative fee | EUR 50,000 | From 2025, with a further amount per dependant. Confirm the current figure |
| Government contribution | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Differs by whether you buy or rent |
| Donation to a voluntary organisation | EUR 2,000 | To a registered non governmental organisation |
| Qualifying assets | From EUR 500,000 | Including a portion in financial assets. Confirm the current rule |
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 third country nationals, which includes Vietnamese citizens, subject to due diligence and the published requirements. Confirm your position with the Residency Malta Agency.
No. You can either buy qualifying property or rent qualifying property at or above the published values. Other fees and contributions apply in both cases.
Yes. Applications can only be submitted through an accredited agent to 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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