Owned property
EUR375,000
The current regulations define a qualifying owned property at not less than EUR375,000 in Malta or Gozo.
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Malta MPRP
Malta Permanent Residence Programme
Malta's MPRP is a true permanent residence route, but the current regulations are more layered than old brochure versions suggest: applicants now need to coordinate property, administration fees, contribution, donation, and five-year asset maintenance under the updated legal framework.
From EUR375,000 purchaseOr EUR14,000 annual rentEUR60,000 administration feeCurrent rules amended in 2025
Rented property
EUR14,000 / year
The qualifying rented property threshold is now EUR14,000 per annum in Malta or Gozo.
Administration fee
EUR60,000
The amended 2025 schedule sets the non-refundable administration fee for the main applicant at EUR60,000.
Contribution
EUR37,000
The current contribution schedule now lists EUR37,000 for the main applicant whether the qualifying property is owned or rented.
Programme overview
Why Malta remains a serious permanent-residence option
Malta remains relevant because the route is explicitly permanent-residence focused and the dependency framework is broader than many investors first expect. The important caveat is that the current MPRP should be read through the amended regulations, not only through older summary sheets, because the fee structure and capital requirements have changed materially.
The current legal text defines a qualifying owned property at EUR375,000 and a qualifying rented property at EUR14,000 per year.
The 2025 amended schedule sets the main-applicant administration fee at EUR60,000 and the contribution at EUR37,000.
Applicants must also make a EUR2,000 donation to an approved local NGO or society before certificate issuance.
The regulations require the main applicant to maintain qualifying capital for five years and to hold the qualifying property for at least five years.
Country and programme facts
Key country facts and route context at a glance.
Capital
Valletta
Language
Maltese and English
Currency
Euro
Programme format
Permanent residence
Qualifying routes
Golden Visa and investor-residence routes for different profiles
These route cards show the real structure behind the programme, so applicants can compare property, fund, business, cultural, or capital tests without losing the wider residence context.
Qualifying owned property route
EUR375,000 + fees
Purchase or acquisition by emphyteusis of a qualifying residential property in Malta or Gozo at not less than EUR375,000, paired with the current fee and contribution requirements.
The property must be retained for at least five years and then replaced, if necessary, with a residential property in Malta or Gozo on an ongoing basis.
Qualifying rented property route
EUR14,000 / year + fees
Lease of a qualifying residential property in Malta or Gozo for rent of at least EUR14,000 per year, combined with the same current contribution schedule.
Under the current 2025 schedule, the contribution payable by the main applicant is EUR37,000 even when the qualifying property is rented.
Capital and financial asset test
EUR500,000 or EUR650,000
The main applicant must show possession of assets worth at least EUR500,000, with EUR150,000 in financial assets, or alternatively EUR650,000 with EUR75,000 in financial assets.
These capital thresholds must be maintained for five years from the appointed day under the regulations.
Government contribution and donation
EUR37,000 + EUR2,000
After approval in principle, the main applicant must pay the contribution listed in the First Schedule and make a EUR2,000 donation to an approved local NGO or similar body.
These are separate from the administration fee and property costs, so the route should always be assessed as a total-case cost rather than by property threshold alone.
Who qualifies
Eligibility, family inclusion, and compliance notes
Main applicant
- The main applicant must be at least 18 years old, be represented by a licensed agent, and satisfy the due diligence and background verification framework.
- Malta requires proof of assets at the current EUR500,000 or EUR650,000 threshold, with the prescribed minimum financial-asset component.
- The application must include valid travel documents, health insurance, medical declarations, and clean conduct certificates where required.
Eligible family
- The regulations define dependants broadly, including a spouse or equivalent relationship, minor children, unmarried dependent children up to age 29, and dependent parents or grandparents not in full-time employment.
- Adult children with qualifying disability certification can also be included under the MPRP framework.
- Certain later additions, such as a dependent child's spouse or child, can also be requested under the certificate rules subject to due diligence and fees.
Compliance and process
- Applications must be submitted through a licensed agent under the Malta regulations.
- The beneficiary must keep the qualifying property for at least five years and continue holding a residential property in Malta or Gozo after that period.
- The main applicant must maintain the qualifying capital for five years and provide annual compliance evidence during the programme monitoring period.
Application path
A process structure that is easy to explain to clients
01
Appoint a licensed Malta agent
The MPRP is agent-led, so the process starts with the authorised representative who prepares the file and submits the application.
02
File the application and initial fee
The main applicant submits the residence-by-investment application and pays the first EUR15,000 instalment of the administration fee within one month.
03
Receive approval in principle
Once the Agency is satisfied in principle, the remaining administration fees, contribution, property title, donation, and insurance documents must be completed within the regulatory deadlines.
04
Maintain property, capital, and compliance
After certificate issuance, the beneficiary remains subject to compliance monitoring, including property retention, capital maintenance, insurance, and document updates.
Common questions
Fast answers for comparing Malta
What are Malta's current property thresholds?
Under the amended regulations, a qualifying owned property starts at EUR375,000 and a qualifying rented property starts at EUR14,000 per year.
Did Malta's fees change recently?
Yes. The current regulations amended in 2024 and 2025 set the main-applicant administration fee at EUR60,000 and the contribution at EUR37,000.
Who can be included in Malta?
Malta allows a relatively broad dependant definition, including spouse, minor children, dependent unmarried children up to age 29, dependent parents or grandparents, and certain adult children with disability.
Why is Malta more complex than old summaries suggest?
Because the live route now needs to be read through the amended regulations, which include updated property thresholds, contribution amounts, asset tests, and compliance obligations beyond older brochure-style overviews.
Private advisory
Assessing Malta carefully?
Malta is most compelling when permanent residence and family breadth matter more than having the lightest paperwork. The real task is understanding the full regulated cost stack and long-term compliance obligations before filing.