The Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP) allows non-EU nationals and up to four generations of their family to obtain permanent residency in Malta, with visa-free travel across the Schengen Area for 90 days in any 180-day period, plus access to affordable international and British-style education.

The programme grants lifelong residency, requiring applicants to maintain qualifying property and meet annual compliance for the first five years. Residence cards are typically issued within 8–12 months and are renewed every five years.

Launched in 2015 and updated in 2021 and 2025, the MPRP is regulated by the Residency Malta Agency. PKF Malta has been an Accredited Agent (Licence No. AKM-PKFM) since 2015, assisting hundreds of high-net-worth individuals and their families in relocating to Malta.

Benefits of MPRP

• No Local Residence Requirements: Main Applicant can include immediate family up to 4 generations in the application or at post-approval stage, all family members’ residency is valid for a lifetime without local residence.
• Quality Education: Access to top-tier British and American education and low-cost public education
• Top-Notch Healthcare: Access to highly reputed health care ranked 5th globally
• Options to Monetise Qualifying Property: Beneficiaries can lease or sublet their qualifying property if they do not live in Malta.
• Freedom to Travel in the Schengen Area: Visa-Free travel within Schengen Area, with a right to stay in any country for up to 90 days in every 180-day period
• Citizenship by Naturalisation: Opportunity to apply for citizenship by naturalisation after residing continuously in Malta for 10 years
• LGTBQ Equality & Rights: Same-sex partnership and marriage is legal in Malta

Requirements

• Main Applicant

• At least 18 years old
• A clean criminal record
• Financially independent with total of assets valued at €500,000 (of which €150,000 are financial assets), or €650,000 (of which €75,000 are financial assets), and able to provide proof of source of wealth
• Pose no threat to Malta’s national security or public health

• Spouse

In officially registered marriage or civil partnership with the Main Applicant

• Adult Children

Under 29 years old, unmarried and financially dependent on the Main Applicant

• Parents & Grandparents

No age requirement, financially dependent on the Main Applicant

Fees and Investment Requirements

• Pay a non-refundable administration fee of €60,000 as the Main Applicant
• Pay an administration fee of €7,500 for each adult dependant (excluding spouse and adult children with disability)
• Pay a government contribution of €37,000 as the Main Applicant
• Rent or buy a qualifying property

         1. Rent a property for a minimum of €14,000/year; or

         2. Purchase a property for a minimum value of €375,000

• Hold the qualifying property for at least 5 years
• Donate €2,000 to a local non-governmental organisation (NGO) as the Main Applicant

How PKF Malta can Support you:   

At PKF Malta, we work closely with clients to ensure the application journey is as seamless and straightforward as possible. From start to finish, our team will guide you through every step, ensuring your residency application process is successful, and stress-free. We have helped hundreds of high-net-worth families relocate to Malta over the years and our success rate is consistently over 90%.

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