Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP) | EU Residency by Investment
Malta MPRP: EU permanent residency from €37,000 government contribution plus property. Schengen Area access, family included, no minimum stay. Frederick Capital advisory.
Malta Permanent Residence Programme, residencymalta.gov.mt.
As of October 2026 — Statutory Quick Facts & Investment Tiers
| Route | October 2026 statutory position |
|---|---|
| Permanent residence | From €99,000 plus the property commitment. Direct citizenship by investment has ended. |
- Minimum outlay
- €99,000 administration and contribution package plus a property purchase of €375,000 or rent of €14,000 a year. Family of 4 minimum: The same €99,000 when the dependants are a spouse and minor children. An extra adult dependant is €7,500.
- Government / processing fees
- The government contribution inside the package is €37,000, not a lower introductory figure. Cards are €500 each. An assets test applies.
- Processing timeline
- Not a statutory short deadline.
- Visa-free / mobility
- Permanent residence and Schengen travel. Not a passport.
- Tax and residency highlights
- A separate tax programme is scheduled from 2027. Residence is not automatic tax residence. Residence rights follow the programme. Citizenship by investment ended after the Court of Justice ruling of 29 April 2025.
- Governing legal framework
- Malta Permanent Residence Programme, residencymalta.gov.mt.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP)?
- The MPRP is Malta's active residency by investment programme, granting investors and their families permanent EU residency with full Schengen Area access. It replaced Malta's former citizenship by investment programme, which closed in 2025. Processing takes 4–6 months and there is no minimum physical residency requirement.
- How much does the Malta MPRP cost?
- The Malta Permanent Residence Programme costs a €60,000 administration fee, a €37,000 government contribution and a €2,000 donation to a local NGO. You must also buy property worth at least €375,000, or rent for at least €14,000 a year, for 5 years. Each adult dependant beyond the spouse costs €7,500. Applicants must also meet an asset test of €500,000 (incl. €150,000 financial assets) or €650,000 (incl. €75,000 financial assets).
- Does the MPRP lead to Maltese citizenship?
- The MPRP grants permanent residency, not citizenship. It does not provide a direct or guaranteed pathway to Maltese citizenship. Investors seeking EU citizenship should consider Portugal's Golden Visa (citizenship eligible after 10 years; 7 for EU/CPLP nationals) or Greece's Golden Visa (residence permit, with potential future naturalisation subject to Greek law).
- Can I include my family in a Malta MPRP application?
- Yes. The MPRP covers the main applicant plus spouse, dependent children, and dependent parents. All family members receive permanent residency simultaneously and benefit from the same Schengen Area access.
- How do I find out if the Malta MPRP is right for my situation?
- Every family's circumstances are different. Frederick Capital provides private consultations to help you identify the right residency or citizenship programme for your goals. Book your consultation here.