🇲🇹 Malta Permanent Residence (MPRP)Key points on investment immigration/golden visas
The Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP) offers a pathway to permanent residency in Malta through a combination of government contributions, real estate (purchase or lease), and charitable donations, with no minimum residency requirement. Malta also has a citizenship route based on 'exceptional merit', with different thresholds and assessments than the MPRP. The following is a neutral compilation of publicly available information; please refer to the latest official announcements from Malta for accuracy.
| Type | Permanent Residency (MPRP) |
|---|---|
| Minimum Investment Threshold | Government contribution + real estate lease/purchase + donation combination (totaling several hundred thousand euros) |
| Primary investment methods. | Government contribution, real estate (purchase or lease), charitable donations |
| Residency Requirements | No minimum residency requirement |
| Pathways to citizenship. | There is also an independent pathway for citizenship through special merits, with higher thresholds and scrutiny. |
| Dependent relatives | May include spouses, children, parents/grandparents, etc. (as per regulations). |
| Processing Timeline | Approximately 4–6 months (depending on the case) |
Key considerations
- MPRP is for permanent residency and is a different program from citizenship (obtaining citizenship/passport); do not confuse the two.
- Real estate can be purchased or leased, with total costs varying significantly depending on the option chosen.
- Applications must pass due diligence (background checks), and the source of funds must be verifiable.
General process
- Appoint an authorized agent to submit the application.
- Through due diligence and document review.
- Fulfill the requirements for government contributions, real estate, and donations.
- Obtain a residence document and maintain the required conditions as stipulated.
Official sources：Residency Malta Agency · Data Date：2026-06。This page is a neutral compilation of publicly available information, for reference only, notImmigration/LawAdvice; programs are subject to the latest official announcements.