Apply For Permanent Residence in Malta with the MPRP
Malta isn’t just about scenery. It offers political stability, visa-free access across the Schengen Zone, and a transparent legal framework grounded in EU law. Through the Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP), non-EU nationals can obtain lifelong residency in Malta by fulfilling specific investment and eligibility criteria — all under a clear, government-regulated process.
✅ Malta Permanent Residence: Government contribution from €30,000; property lease or purchase required. Total cost varies based on family composition
✅ Schengen Access: Visa-free travel to 27 EU countries — up to 90 days within any 180-day period
✅ Bring Your Family: Spouse, unmarried children (under 28), and financially dependent parents or grandparents
✅ Processing Time: Typically 8–10 months, subject to application volume
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What is Malta Permanent Residence Programme or MPRP?
The Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP) — sometimes called the Malta Investment Visa — is Malta’s official residency-by-investment scheme. It grants permanent residency to eligible non-EU, non-EEA, and non-Swiss nationals, with the added benefit of visa-free access to the Schengen Zone (90 days within any 180-day period). One application can include multiple generations of family.
This is not a pathway to citizenship. It’s a permanent residency status, granted for life, without the need for renewals — provided you meet the ongoing requirements.
Key Benefits of the MPRP
✅ Permanent Residency in Malta
Live in Malta with no expiry or renewal required — your residency is lifelong once granted.
✅ Schengen Travel Access
Travel freely across 27 Schengen countries for short stays, up to 90 days in any rolling 180-day period.
✅ Family-Wide Coverage
Include your spouse, unmarried children up to age 28, and financially dependent parents or grandparents.
✅ No Physical Relocation Required
You do not need to live in Malta full-time. However, you must maintain a qualifying residential lease or purchase and show a genuine connection to Malta.
MPRP Investment Requirements
To qualify, applicants must meet all of the following:
🏠 Real Estate
- Purchase: Property in Malta or Gozo worth at least €375,000
- Rent: Lease property with a minimum annual rent of €14,000
💶 Government Contribution
- €30,000 if buying property
- €60,000 if renting property
❤️ Philanthropic Donation
- €2,000 donation to a registered Maltese NGO
🧾 Government Administration Fee
- €40,000 non-refundable: €10,000 on application, €30,000 after approval
👨👩👧 Additional Dependants
€7,500 contribution per parent or grandparent
(Spouse and children are included in the main contribution)
MPRP Eligibility Criteria
- Minimum Age: Main applicant must be 18 years or older
- Financial Stability: Minimum €500,000 net worth, with €150,000 in financial assets
- Clean Police Record: Applicants must pass due diligence and present no risk to Malta
- Health Coverage: Health insurance valid in Malta for the entire household
- Eligible Nationality: Applicants must be non-EU, non-EEA, and non-Swiss nationals
- Family Inclusion: Spouse, dependent children (unmarried, up to 28), and dependent parents/grandparents can be included