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Malta Permanent Residence

EU permanent residency in Malta — the lowest total cost EU permanent residence option. Schengen travel rights. No minimum stay. From €98,000 government contribution.

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Malta
€99KMinimum investment
4–6 monthsProcessing time
N/APath to citizenship

Overview — Malta Permanent Residence

The Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP) was launched in 2021 and provides non-EU nationals with permanent residency status in Malta — a full EU member state in the Schengen Area. Unlike temporary residence permits that require periodic renewal, MPRP status is permanent from issuance and does not lapse.

The MPRP is the route for investors who want permanent EU residency and Schengen access. Malta's separate citizenship-by-investment programme (MEIN) was discontinued in 2025 following the EU Court of Justice ruling of 29 April 2025, so the MPRP is now a standalone permanent-residency option rather than a step toward citizenship by investment.

The programme requires a government contribution, an administration fee, a property lease or purchase, and a charitable donation. The government-side cost — €60,000 administration fee, €37,000 contribution and €2,000 donation — is approximately €99,000, plus a qualifying property (rent from €14,000/year or purchase from €375,000), excluding advisory fees. There is no minimum stay requirement.

Who qualifies

  • Non-EU/EEA nationals aged 18 or older
  • Clean criminal record from all countries of residence in the past 10 years
  • Sufficient financial resources to support yourself and your family in Malta
  • No serious illness without health insurance coverage
  • Spouse, minor children, and dependent parents may be included

Investment routes

Rental Route

~€99K government cost + rent €14K/year (5 years)

Government-side cost of approximately €99,000 — a €60,000 administration fee, a €37,000 non-refundable contribution, and a €2,000 charitable donation — plus a qualifying property lease of at least €14,000 per year, held for five years.

Lower upfront outlay — no property purchase required

Purchase Route

~€99K government cost + property €375K+

The same €99,000 government-side cost (administration fee, contribution and donation), plus a qualifying property purchase of at least €375,000 in Malta or Gozo. The property remains your asset and can be sold after the minimum holding period.

Key benefits

  • Permanent EU residence status from the outset
  • Schengen Area travel rights for the whole family
  • Up to four generations of family in one application
  • Lifelong residence, card renewable every 5 years (residency — not a citizenship route)
  • No minimum stay requirement

How we process your application

01

Eligibility Review

We confirm eligibility and decide between lease and purchase property routes based on your financial profile and future plans.

02

Document Preparation

Application dossier compiled: passports, criminal records from all countries of residence, financial evidence, and health insurance.

03

Property & Philanthropy

We assist in identifying a qualifying property and a Malta-registered NGO for the philanthropy requirement.

04

Identità Application

Application submitted to Malta's Identità agency. Processing: 4–6 months.

05

Due Diligence Checks

Identità conducts background checks. We respond to any requests for additional information.

06

Permanent Residence Card

Permanent residence status granted and residence cards issued for all family members.

Why apply with Avyanco

21+ yearsof advisory experience guiding global investors
End-to-endone dedicated case team from first call to approval
Bank-gradedue diligence on every file to minimise rejection
Fixed feesyour full cost quoted upfront — no surprises

Frequently asked questions

Does Malta still offer citizenship by investment?
No. Malta's citizenship-by-investment programme (MEIN / "citizenship for exceptional services by direct investment") was discontinued following the EU Court of Justice ruling of 29 April 2025, which found it incompatible with EU law. The MPRP is a separate, still-active programme that grants permanent residency — the right to live in Malta and travel through the Schengen Area — but not a Maltese passport.
Can MPRP lead to Maltese citizenship?
MPRP is a permanent-residency programme, not a citizenship route. With Malta's citizenship-by-investment scheme now closed, the only remaining path would be ordinary naturalisation, which requires genuinely living in Malta over many years (substantial physical presence, typically 183+ days per year) and is not an investment pathway. Treat the MPRP as a standalone EU residency right.
Is the government contribution refundable?
No. The government contribution and philanthropy donation under MPRP are non-refundable. If you choose the property purchase route, the property investment remains your asset and can be sold (subject to any holding period requirements).
Jashvantkumar Prajapati

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Jashvantkumar Prajapati

Founder & CEO, Avyanco — 21+ years in global mobility advisory

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Disclaimer: Programme details are indicative and were last reviewed on 2026-06-13. Investment thresholds, processing times, eligibility conditions and programme rules are set by the respective government authority and may change without notice. This page is for information only and is not legal, financial or immigration advice. Always verify current conditions with the programme's official government authority before making any investment decision.