The Malta Permanent Residence Programme offers residence to individuals and families who can declare sufficient capital and make significant economic contributions to the country.
Situated in the center of the Mediterranean Sea, Malta enjoys an excellent reputation for its splendid climate, friendly people, low crime rate, and superb quality of life. An attractive place in which to live or own a second home, Malta also has excellent air links.
Malta has risen to be one of Europe’s leading investment locations, driven by its reputation for stability, predictability, and security. The Malta Permanent Residence Programme grants residence rights to foreign nationals seeking an alternative residence in Europe.
Enquiry FactsheetMinimum contribution of EUR 175,000 mixed capital requirements
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Malta is a very attractive location for private residence. The island nation enjoys a stable political climate and is strategically located, with excellent air links. The Malta Permanent Residence Programme offers non-Maltese persons the possibility of acquiring a European residence permit in an EU country and visa-free travel within Europe’s Schengen Area. Henley & Partners (license number AKM-HENL) is an official agent for this regulated residence process.
The main applicant must be at least 18 years of age to qualify and must provide an affidavit declaring that from the date of the application, they have in their possession capital of no less than EUR 500,000 (EUR 150,000 of which should be in financial assets). The following application requirements must be met to qualify for the program:
The application requirements and procedures for the Malta Permanent Residence Programme are reasonable and straightforward. The application is submitted to the Residency Malta Agency, the government agency responsible for applications. After stringent due diligence checks, successful applicants will be requested to complete the qualifying investments and will then be issued a residence permit. Residency Malta Agency will issue successful applicants with a Maltese residence certificate, which acts as a permit.
The Malta Permanent Residence Programme offers residence to individuals and families who can declare sufficient capital and make significant economic contributions to the country.
The Malta Permanent Residence Programme requires applicants to declare sufficient capital, either purchase or lease a property for five years, contribute a set amount to the Maltese economy, donate to a non-governmental organization, and pay a non-refundable administration fee.
Benefits include the right to live, work, and study in Malta, visa-free travel within the Schengen Area, and residence in a neutral, stable, respected EU member state.
The minimum investment starts at EUR 175,000 with mixed capital requirements.
Processing times for residence by investment applications may vary. Please contact us to find out more.
Yes, the main applicant can include their spouse, dependent children, and dependent parents in the application.
Applicants must establish residence in Malta for a minimum of 12 months before obtaining residence.
Required documents include a valid passport, proof of sufficient capital, health insurance, a clean criminal record, and other supporting documents.
Yes, after maintaining residence for five years, investors may be eligible to apply for Maltese citizenship.
Applicants must submit their application to the Residency Malta Agency. After due diligence, successful applicants complete the required investments and receive a residence certificate.
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