MALTA MPRP COST CALCULATOR (2026)
What does the Malta MPRP actually cost?
Malta Permanent Residence Programme for non-EU nationals
A single applicant who prefers to buy (rather than rent) the minimum qualifying property commits €474,500. This includes €375,000 for the property plus €99,500 in non-refundable government fees, contribution, donation and residence card.
Choose to rent instead and the five-year commitment is €169,500. Set your family and route below to see the whole figure itemised.
To calculate the costs for the Malta (EU) citizenship route instead, see our Malta Citizenship page. This calculator covers the MPRP (Malta Golden Visa) only.
(incl. €375,000 property, a retained asset)
(incl. €70,000 = 5 × €14,000/yr)
(same on either route)
| Item | Amount | Notes |
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The purchase and rent totals are not directly comparable as spending: buying commits capital into a property you retain and may sell after five years, whereas rent is a cost. Totals exclude licensed-agent fees, legal and notarial costs. You can find more information about qualifying properties and purchase costs on our Malta MPRP Real Estate page.
Malta MPRP fees explained
The government side of an MPRP application is made up of separate payments, none of them refundable, plus the qualifying property. Every figure below is published by the Residency Malta Agency.
| Fee | Amount | Basis | Refundable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative fee | €60,000 | Main applicant, once | No |
| Government contribution | €37,000 | Per application | No |
| NGO donation | €2,000 | Per application | No |
| Residence card | €500 | Per person, covers 5 years | No |
| Adult dependant fee | €7,500 | Per adult dependant, excl. spouse | No |
| Qualifying property — purchase | ≥ €375,000 | Retained 5 years | Asset (recoverable) |
| Qualifying property — rent | ≥ €14,000/yr | Retained 5 years | Cost |
Spouse and minor children pay no dependant fee — only the €500 residence card. Adult dependants other than the spouse (parents, grandparents and adult children) each add €8,000 (€7,500 dependant fee plus the €500 card).
Malta MPRP cost by family size and property route, 2026
Every row is the published Residency Malta Agency schedule applied to a family shape. The rent route is costed over the five-year minimum retention period (5 × €14,000); the purchase route shows the €375,000 minimum qualifying value.
| Applicant group | People | Government cost | Purchase route | Rent route (5 yrs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single main applicant | 1 | €99,500 | €474,500 | €169,500 |
| Main applicant + spouse | 2 | €100,000 | €475,000 | €170,000 |
| Couple + 2 minor children | 4 | €101,000 | €476,000 | €171,000 |
| Couple + 2 children + 1 parent | 5 | €109,000 | €484,000 | €179,000 |
| Couple + 2 children + 2 parents (grandparents) | 6 | €117,000 | €492,000 | €187,000 |
Government cost is non-refundable. The purchase-route total includes the €375,000 qualifying property, which is a retained asset rather than a sunk cost. Licensed-agent, legal, due-diligence and insurance costs are excluded because the Agency does not publish them.
Purchase route
Buy a qualifying residential property of at least €375,000, anywhere in Malta or Gozo, and hold it for five years. After that you must still keep a residential property in Malta. The property is an asset you own, so the headline total is higher but most of it is not spent.
Rent route
Lease a qualifying property for at least €14,000 a year, held for five years (€70,000 in total). Government fees are identical to the purchase route — there is no discount for renting. Rent is a cost, not a recoverable asset.
Sources & last updated. Figures verified against the Residency Malta Agency programme page (residencymalta.gov.mt), read September 2026. The programme rules sit in Subsidiary Legislation 217.26, as amended by Legal Notice 310 of 2024 and Legal Notice 146 of 2025. Page last updated 2026-09-03.
Cite this page: “Malta MPRP Cost Calculator 2026”, Zenturo Ltd., https://malta-citizenship.info/calculator/index-residency.php (updated 2026-09-03).
These figures cover the government side and the property. They do not include legal fees and are for information only. MPRP applications may only be filed through a Licensed Agent. For an official quotation tailored to your circumstances, contact us — Zenturo is a licensed adviser and we reply within one hour, 24/7.
Malta MPRP cost: common questions
How much does the Malta MPRP cost in total?
A single applicant on the purchase route commits €474,500: €375,000 for the minimum qualifying property plus €99,500 in non-refundable government charges (a €60,000 administrative fee, a €37,000 contribution, a €2,000 NGO donation and a €500 residence card). On the rental route the five-year commitment is €169,500. Agent and legal fees are extra and are not published.
What are the non-refundable government fees?
For a single applicant, €99,500: a €60,000 administrative fee, a €37,000 government contribution, a €2,000 NGO donation and a €500 residence card. None of these is returned.
Is the €60,000 administrative fee refundable?
No. The Residency Malta Agency describes it as non-refundable and payable as part of the application — it is the price of assessment, not of approval.
Does renting cost less than buying in government fees?
No. The government fees are identical on both routes. The only difference is the property commitment: €375,000 to purchase, or at least €14,000 a year to rent, held for five years.
How much does each dependant add?
A spouse adds only the €500 residence card. Each dependent child adds €500. Each adult dependant other than the spouse (parent, grandparent or adult child) adds €8,000: a €7,500 dependant fee plus the €500 card.
What is the minimum property requirement?
€375,000 to purchase or €14,000 a year to rent, for a qualifying residential property anywhere in Malta including Gozo, retained for at least five years, after which a residential property in Malta must still be maintained.
What capital do I need to qualify?
Capital assets of at least €500,000 (of which €150,000 must be financial assets), or at least €650,000 (of which €75,000 must be financial assets). This is separate from the property investment.
Does the MPRP lead to citizenship?
No. The MPRP grants permanent residence and is distinct from the provisions governing citizenship. See our full MPRP FAQ for eligibility, timelines and compliance.
More detail: MPRP programme guide · MPRP qualifying real estate · MPRP full FAQ · All Malta residency programmes
