Property options
- Buy: at least EUR 375,000, held for at least five years
- Rent: at least EUR 14,000 a year, for at least five years
Government fees
- Administration fee: EUR 60,000
- Government contribution: EUR 37,000
- Charitable donation: EUR 2,000
Additional fees apply for adult dependants.
Asset requirement
You generally need assets of EUR 500,000, of which at least EUR 150,000 in financial assets.
Buy or rent?
The government contribution is the same. Renting keeps more capital liquid; buying gives you an asset.
Note
Applications must be made through a licensed agent approved by Residency Malta Agency, and pass due diligence.
Malta MPRP at a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Property | Buy EUR 375,000 or rent EUR 14,000 a year |
| Government fees | EUR 99,000 in total |
| Status | Permanent residence |
| Family | Spouse, children, parents and grandparents |
Malta MPRP application process and timing
- Assessment and documents (1–2 months): We assess your assets and family members and prepare the documents.
- Application and due diligence (Several months): Apply through a licensed agent and undergo due diligence.
- Approval in principle and property (Within 8 months): After approval in principle, buy or rent the property and make the payments.
- Permanent residence card (After approval): Collect your residence card once all requirements are met.
Main Malta MPRP requirements
- Buy a home worth at least EUR 375,000, or rent one for at least EUR 14,000 a year, held for at least five years
- Pay the government administration fee of EUR 60,000, a government contribution of EUR 37,000 and a charitable donation of EUR 2,000
- Show assets of a specified level (generally EUR 500,000, of which at least EUR 150,000 in financial assets)
- Pass due diligence and hold health insurance
Key benefits of Malta MPRP
- Permanent residence in an EU member state for the whole family
- Rent instead of buying and keep your capital liquid
- Include parents and grandparents
- English is an official language
More questions about Malta MPRP
What is the difference between renting and buying? The government contribution is the same. Renting keeps more capital liquid; buying gives you an asset, which must be held for at least five years.
Do I need to live in Malta? There is no minimum stay requirement, but you must keep the property.
Next step
Every family’s background, funds and timeline are different. Global Immigrate’s professional consultants can assess, free of charge, whether this programme suits you and compare other options. You can also request the full programme brochure on the programme page.
Learn more: Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP)