Malta Permanent Residence Programme

Frequently asked questions

• Can foreigners get PR in Malta?

  Yes, foreign nationals can get a permanent residence permit in Malta. To do it, one can live in Malta for 5+ years or participate in the Malta Permanent Residence Programme.

  Non-EU, non-EEa and non-Swiss nationals may apply for a PR permit under the MPRP. Applicants must be over 18, have no criminal record, prosecution or visa denial, and be not under sanctions. Also, one must confirm having assets of at least €500,000, including €150,000 as liquid financial assets.

  Investors’ spouses, children, parents and grandparents may apply as well.

• How long does it take to get Malta PR?

  The term is individual: it depends on several factors, for example, the time needed to prepare documents, find a property to rent or buy, and fulfil other investment conditions.

  After submitting documents, the application is processed for 6+ months. Then, some time is needed to get final approval and receive residence cards.

• Who can participate in the Malta Permanent Residence Programme?

  Adult investors over 18 years old can participate if they have:

  • a proven legal income;

  • no criminal records;

  • no previous refusals on getting a visa in a country that has a visa-waiver agreement with Malta;

  • assets of at least €500,000, including liquid financial assets of €150,000.

  Investors’ family members can get permanent residence under the programme. A spouse or partner, children, parents and grandparents can participate. There is no age limit for relatives.

  However, several requirements are imposed on adult family members. Children over 18 must not be married. Adult children, parents and grandparents should be principally dependent on the investor.

• How much and what to invest in to get Malta permanent residence?

  The investor fulfils several investment conditions:

  • €40,000 — the administration fee;

  • €10,000+ per annum or €300,000+ for renting for five years or buying real estate in Malta;

  • €58,000 or €28,000 — the contribution fee for renting or buying real estate;

  • €2,000— a donation to a charitable organisation.

  If the investor rents a property for five years, the final expenses will amount to at least €150,000. If they buy a property, they spend at least €370,000.

  The investor also pays €7,500 per parent or grandparent added to the programme.

• Is it possible to return the investments?

  If the investor buys real estate to participate in the programme, they can sell it five years later and get the money back. In addition, they can rent out the property.

  Rental payments, administration and contribution fees, and charitable donations cannot be refunded.

• Is it possible to get Malta permanent residence for a new spouse, children and grandchildren?

  Yes, it is. New family members can be added to the Malta Permanent Residence Programme.

  A spouse, children, parents, grandparents, grandchildren, daughters-in-law and sons-in-law can be added to the programme later. In this case, the investor pays the fees:

  • €7,500 per spouse, parent, grandparent, daughter-in-law or son-in-law;

  • €5,000 per child over 18 or grandchild.

  Minor children and children with disabilities are added free of charge.

• Do you guarantee that I will get permanent residence?

  No one can guarantee that you will get Malta permanent residence. Moreover, if a company guarantees success, you probably deal with scammers.

  Immigrant Invest conducts a preliminary Due Diligence to increase your chances of getting permanent residence. A certified Anti Money Laundering Officer examines investors’ documents and searches the information in international databases. It helps to find facts in the investor’s biography that could lead to rejection.

  If we discover any issues, we offer a solution: for example, to add some documents or choose another programme. In our experience, the preliminary check reduces the rejection risk to 1%.

• How do I maintain permanent residence in Malta?

  The Residency Malta Agency checks whether the investor meets the programme conditions every year during the first five years. To pass the check, investors keep the assets of €500,000, including liquid financial assets of €150,000. They also maintain the purchased property or continue to rent housing for at least €10,000 or €12,000 per annum, depending on the property location.

  Investors can sell the property and dispose of the assets five years after getting permanent residence. They need a registration address in Malta to stay permanent residents. A rented or purchased property might be cheaper than under the programme terms.