The Malta Permanent Residence Programme, or MPRP, offers non EU nationals a route to settled permanent residence in Malta through a mix of declared capital, a qualifying property and government contributions.
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 a residence route, not a citizenship route. It is open to nationals from outside the European Union, the European Economic Area and Switzerland who are over eighteen, hold a clean record and are not subject to sanctions.
Successful applicants and their qualifying family members receive a permanent residence certificate and residence cards. The Residency Malta Agency is the official authority that administers and supervises the programme.
Applicants commit to a qualifying property in Malta or Gozo, either by renting at a stated minimum annual amount or by buying above a stated minimum value, and must keep that property for the required holding period.
Alongside the property commitment, applicants declare capital assets above the programme threshold, pay the applicable government contribution and administration fee, and make a fixed philanthropic donation to a registered Maltese voluntary organisation.
Reported processing runs around six months or more from a complete submission to the issue of residence cards. The due diligence stage is the main driver of that time, followed by biometrics and card production.
Confirm current processing times directly with the Residency Malta Agency, as they vary with application volume and the completeness of each file.
The figures below are indicative starting points drawn from public guidance. The Residency Malta Agency sets the binding amounts. Confirm every figure before you act.
The programme confers permanent residence in Malta for the main applicant and qualifying dependants, which can include a spouse or partner, children, parents and grandparents under one application.
Permanent residence allows settlement in Malta and, while the card is valid, Schengen short stay travel. It does not by itself grant Maltese citizenship or an automatic right to work. The Residency Malta Agency runs annual compliance checks for the first five years.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Property rental | At least 14,000 euro per year | Lease kept through the required holding period |
| Property purchase | At least 375,000 euro | Lower property thresholds may apply in the south of Malta or in Gozo. Confirm with the authority. |
| Capital assets to declare | 500,000 euro including 150,000 liquid, or 650,000 euro including 75,000 liquid | Asset threshold, not a payment |
| Philanthropic donation | 2,000 euro | Paid to a registered Maltese voluntary organisation |
| Government contribution and administration fee | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Set by the Residency Malta Agency |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Residency Malta Agency publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
No. The MPRP grants permanent residence. It is not a citizenship or naturalisation programme.
The Residency Malta Agency administers and supervises the Malta Permanent Residence Programme.
Yes, a spouse or partner, children, parents and grandparents may be included subject to the agency conditions. Verify current rules 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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