Malta has announced significant changes to its Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP) for 2025. These updates include increased investment thresholds and fees, aimed at enhancing the programme's attractiveness and ensuring its sustainability.
Effective Date: 1st January 2025
Legal Reference: Legal Notice 310 of 2024
With its Mediterranean charm, thriving economy, and a high standard of living, Malta remains a top destination for individuals seeking permanent residence in Europe.
Malta has announced significant changes to its Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP) for 2025. These updates include increased investment thresholds and fees, aimed at enhancing the programme's attractiveness and ensuring its sustainability. The new regulations require applicants to make higher financial contributions and meet stricter eligibility criteria.
If you are considering relocating to Malta, it is essential to familiarize yourself with the latest updates to the Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP).
Current MPRP RulesNew MPRP Rules as from Jan 2025EligibilityNon-EU Nationals (with some excluded nationalities) Non-EU Nationals (with some excluded nationalities) Annual Minimum TaxZeroZeroProperty Purchase Minimum SpendCentral / North €350,000
South / Gozo €300,000€375,000Property Rental Minimum SpendCentral / North €12,000 per year
South / Gozo €10,000 per year€14,000 per yearMinimum Stay in MaltaNot RequiredNot RequiredOfficial Admin Fee€40,000€50,000
Plus €10,000 per dependantContribution€58,000 if property is rented
€28,000 if property is purchased €60,000 if property is rented
€30,000 if property is purchasedCharity Donation €2,000€2,000Assets Requirement
(Held anywhere worldwide)€500,000 out of which
€150,000 need to be financial assets €500,000 out of which
€150,000 need to be financial assets
OR
€650,000 out of which
€75,000 need to be financial assets Family MembersMain Applicant, spouse, unmarried dependant children of any age
and dependant Parents & GrandparentsMain Applicant, spouse, unmarried dependant children up to 28 years of age and dependant Parents & GrandparentsApplication Process7-9 months7-9 months
Malta Permanent Residence (MPRP) New Requirements for 2025
There will be three main requirements, which all need to be fulfilled in order to acquire permanent residence in Malta:
- Pay a one-time application fee to the Government of €110,000 when renting a property or €80,000 if purchasing a property. An additional government fee of €10,000 applies for each additional dependant , and
- Rent a property in Malta for €14,000 per year OR purchase a property for €375,000. The property is to be kept for a period of 5 years and
- Pay a donation of €2,000 to a local registered philanthropic, cultural, sport, scientific, animal welfare or artistic NGO.
In addition, the applicant needs to declare and provide evidence that he is in possession of assets having a value of not less than €500,000 out of which a minimum of €150,000 shall be in the form of financial assets. Alternatively, the applicant may declare that he is in possession of not less than €650,000 out of which a minimum of €75,000 shall be in the form of financial assets.
Malta Permanent Residence (MPRP) Benefits
- The benefits of obtaining residency under the MPRP will not be amended and these include:
- All the family will benefit from Permanent Residency for life
- All the family can apply together in one application
- Permanent Residence is effective on approval
- All the family will be granted with Visa Free Travel in the Schengen Area
- There is no minimum physical stay in Malta
- The investment is only required after approval
Important Note on the Changeover to the New Rules
- Residency Malta Agency will be accepting expression of interest from MPRP applicants under the current regulations, until 31st December 2024.
- The agency will then allow a grace period until 28th March 2025 to enable the applicants to submit their full MPRP application including all the supporting documentation.
Why Act Now?
The MPRP remains the most cost-effective EU residence option, and this transitional period offers a limited opportunity to secure residency under the current, lower-cost structure. Our team has managed hundreds of residence and citizenship applications in Malta. Please feel free to reach out to us for any inquiries regarding the new eligibility criteria or investment requirements.
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