MALTA PERMANENT RESIDENCE PROGRAMME (MPRP)

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Malta’s MPRP grants permanent residence to eligible third-country nationals who meet due-diligence, contribution, and property requirements and maintain coverage and means.

Malta along the Mediterranean coast

Permanent residence for investors and their families.

Malta (south of Italy in the Mediterranean) offers a permanent residence route for eligible third-country nationals and their families. Approved residents may live in Malta as long as they maintain program conditions. Permanent residents can apply for a work permit and access public services in line with resident rules.

Many applicants—business owners, investors, freelancers, and retirees—pursue Malta residence for Schengen mobility, lifestyle, and a contingency option if circumstances at home change. The MPRP does not automatically lead to citizenship; those seeking a citizenship-led route should review the Malta Citizenship by Merit (CBM) program.

  1. Initial screening: Confidential eligibility check, AML/KYC pre-assessment.
  2. File preparation: Collect IDs, police certificates, financials, insurance; select property path (rent/purchase).
  3. Submission & due-diligence: Application filed with the government; background checks run; queries answered promptly.
  4. Decision & formalities: Upon approval, settle government fees/contribution, donation, and finalize property.
  5. Issuance: Residence cards granted; family members receive cards as included.
  6. Maintenance: Keep property/insurance/means; renew cards per validity and report changes.
Item Amount Notes
Government administrative fee (main applicant) €60,000 Spouse/minor children: included; adult dependents: €7,500 each
Government contribution €37,000 Non-refundable contribution
Philanthropic donation €2,000 Approved Maltese organization
Property — purchase ≥ €375,000 Hold ≥ 5 years
Property — rental ≥ €14,000 / year Lease ≥ 5 years
Legal/Professional fees Custom Depends on family composition — request quotation

For a quick estimate, try our MPRP Cost Calculator.

Clean background, successful due-diligence, asset/liquidity thresholds, qualifying property (rent or purchase), contributions, €2,000 donation, and comprehensive health insurance.

Timelines vary; approvals are possible within months after complete submission and due-diligence. Complexity and family size can affect timing.

Spouse/partner, dependent children (typically up to 29 if unmarried and dependent), and dependent parents/grandparents may be added if eligibility conditions are met.

MPRP does not automatically lead to citizenship. Long-term residence can enable standard naturalization routes. For a citizenship-led path, see the Malta Citizenship by Merit (CBM) program.

Government administrative fee, government contribution, €2,000 donation, plus property commitment (purchase or rent). Legal fees depend on family composition.

Purchase at or above the qualifying threshold and hold for ≥5 years, or rent a qualifying property for ≥5 years at or above the annual minimum.

No minimum annual stay is mandated by the program, but you are expected to establish a genuine link with Malta and maintain property, insurance, and financial means to keep status in good standing.

Permanent residents may apply for a work permit. Company formation is possible subject to standard regulatory requirements and licensing.

Asset and liquidity thresholds must be met and maintained during the initial years (in addition to fees, contribution, donation, property, and insurance).

Yes—after approval, 90/180-day visa-free travel across the Schengen Area applies to the residence card holder.

IDs, police certificates, financial statements, proof of insurance, property documents (lease or purchase), and supporting forms as advised during preparation.

Incomplete files, weak financial evidence, delays in police certificates, and non-qualifying leases/purchases are frequent causes of queries or refusal.

Yes, provided you always maintain a qualifying property and minimum terms (price/rent and 5-year commitment). Notify your representative before changes.

Government contributions are generally non-refundable once paid. Some administrative or professional fees may be non-refundable—check your engagement letter.

Not strictly for eligibility, but a local or EU account can simplify payments and proof of means. KYC requirements apply at banks.

They must be recent at submission. If processing extends, updated certificates may be requested to remain current.

Bank statements, custody/brokerage statements, audited accounts, property deeds, and source-of-funds documentation. Liquidity and asset thresholds must be evidenced clearly.

Avoid travel close to expiry. Renewal is your responsibility; traveling with an expired card can cause Schengen re-entry issues.

If they pass the age/dependency threshold before decision, they may require separate consideration or their own application route.

Yes—non-compliance (e.g., losing qualifying property, insurance, or failing due-diligence updates) can result in revocation. Keep all conditions current.

No formal language test is part of MPRP, though English is widely used in Malta and helpful for daily life and paperwork.

No fixed region, but the property must meet the program’s minimum purchase or rent thresholds and term conditions. Standard due-diligence on landlords/sellers applies.

Provide official proofs (name-change certificates, registry extracts) and consistent spellings across the file. Translations/apostilles may be required.

Certain formalities can be delegated to authorized representatives per local rules. Biometrics and key signatures are usually in-person.

Fees & Property thresholds

One-page summary of government administrative fee, government contribution, €2,000 donation, and qualifying rent/purchase thresholds (5-year minimums).

Family benefits & inclusion

Who can be included (spouse/partner, dependent children, parents/grandparents) and what residents can access in education, healthcare, work permits, and Schengen mobility.

Steps & timeline

From screening and file preparation to submission, due-diligence, approval formalities, issuance, and ongoing maintenance—what to expect and how to stay on track.

Document checklist

IDs and civil status docs, police certificates, financials and liquidity, insurance, and qualifying property documents—plus tips to avoid common delays.

Refer to current government circulars/legal notices; figures and thresholds can change.

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