Malta Golden Visa Guide

The MPRP grants permanent residency to non-EU nationals and their families through a combination of real estate investment, government contribution, and charitable donation. It provides the right to live in Malta indefinitely and travel freely across the Schengen Area.

• Government contribution: EUR 68,000 (if purchasing property) or EUR 98,000 (if renting property).
• Property purchase: Minimum EUR 300,000 in Malta or EUR 350,000 in Gozo/South Malta. OR Property rental: Minimum EUR 10,000/year in Malta or EUR 12,000/year in Gozo/South Malta.
• Charitable donation: EUR 2,000 to a registered Maltese NGO.
• Administrative fee: EUR 40,000.

The Malta Exceptional Investor Naturalisation provides citizenship by investment, with a higher financial threshold. Applicants must contribute EUR 600,000 (after 36 months of residency) or EUR 750,000 (after 12 months of residency), plus property investment and a charitable donation. This programme has a strict annual cap on approvals.

• Non-EU/EEA national aged 18 or older
• Clean criminal record and pass due diligence checks
• Valid global health insurance
• Proof of capital assets of at least EUR 500,000, of which EUR 150,000 must be financial assets
• Not a citizen of a sanctioned country

• Permanent residency with right to live and settle in Malta
• Visa-free travel across the Schengen Area
• Include spouse, children, parents, and grandparents as dependents
• Access to Malta's education and healthcare systems
• No minimum physical presence requirement for MPRP
• Favorable tax regime with no worldwide income taxation for non-domiciled residents
• MEIN citizenship provides one of the strongest passports globally

• 1 Engage a licensed agent authorized by the Maltese government.
• 2 Undergo preliminary due diligence screening.
• 3 Submit the formal application with all supporting documents.
• 4 Pass the government's four-tier due diligence process.
• 5 Complete the required investment (property, contribution, donation).
• 6 Receive the residence permit or certificate of naturalization.
• 7 For MEIN: take the oath of allegiance and receive Maltese citizenship.

MPRP applications are typically processed within 4 to 6 months. MEIN citizenship applications take 12 to 36 months depending on the contribution tier selected, plus due diligence review time.