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Malta's Permanent Residence Program (MPRP) grants permanent residency to foreign investors and, as an EU member state, offers an outstanding quality of life and broad benefits. The program is an attractive choice for investors seeking permanent residency, backed by Malta's legal and economic stability.

Malta

Malta Permanent Residence Program (MPRP)

Malta's Permanent Residence Program (MPRP) grants permanent residency to foreign investors and, as an EU member state, offers an outstanding quality of life and broad benefits. The program is an attractive choice for investors seeking permanent residency, backed by Malta's legal and economic stability.

Major Investment Options

1. Property Purchase Option

  • Minimum investment: purchase property worth at least €375,000 (€300,000 in the south of Malta or on Gozo).

  • Holding period: Minimum 5 years.

  • Additional requirements: government contribution of €37,000, administrative fee of €60,000, and charitable donation of at least €2,000.

2. Property Rental Option

  • Minimum annual rent: lease a property at €14,000 or more per year.

  • Lease period: at least 5 years.

  • Additional requirements: government contribution of €37,000, administrative fee of €60,000, and a charitable donation of at least €2,000.

Application Process Summary

1. Pre-approval application:

Submit the initial application to the Malta immigration authority.

2. Prepare and submit documents:

Compile identity, asset, health-insurance, and police-clearance documents and submit them.

3. Approval-in-principle notice:

After review, the immigration authority issues a pre-approval notice.

4. Complete the investment and conditions:

Purchase or lease the property, pay the contribution, and fulfill remaining requirements.

5. Final approval and PR issuance:

Once all conditions are met, the permanent residence card is issued.

Important Notes

  • Property purchase:

    Purchased property must be held for at least 5 years; sale or letting in breach of the rule can affect program status.

  • Rental option:

    Leased property must be retained for at least 5 years and lease terms must comply with Maltese government requirements.

  • Charitable donation:

    A donation of at least €2,000 to a Malta-registered charity is required.

  • Administrative fee:

    The administrative fee is €60,000: €15,000 at application and the remaining €45,000 upon approval in principle.

  • Korean nationality:

    Under Korea's Nationality Act (Article 15), a Korean national who voluntarily acquires foreign citizenship generally loses Korean nationality automatically, so nationality implications must be reviewed before planning to acquire citizenship.

Eligibility (Common Criteria)

1. Age & health

Applicants must be at least 18 years old and in good health.

2. Legal record

Applicants must have no criminal record in Malta or their country of residence; a record may lead to refusal.

3. Financial threshold

Capital option 1: total assets of at least €500,000, with at least €150,000 in financial assets.

Capital option 2: total assets of at least €650,000, with at least €75,000 in financial assets (meet either option 1 or 2).

4. Residency requirement

There is no minimum stay requirement to keep permanent residence, but the qualifying property (purchased or rented) in Malta must be maintained. Citizenship is separate from permanent residence and requires meeting naturalisation requirements, including long-term actual residence.

5. Family inclusion

Spouse, minor children, dependent unmarried adult children, parents, and grandparents may be included.

Advantages of the Malta Program

  • 1

    Schengen travel:

    Live in Malta and travel visa-free in the Schengen Area for up to 90 days in any 180-day period (this does not grant residence in other EU countries).

  • 2

    Tax system:

    Residents who are not domiciled in Malta may be taxed on foreign income only when it is remitted to Malta, subject to requirements.

  • 3

    Permanent residence:

    Permanent residence with no renewal of status required (citizenship requires meeting separate naturalisation requirements).

  • 4

    Family inclusion:

    Spouse, children, and other direct family members may be included.

  • 5

    High quality of life:

    Safe environment, excellent healthcare, and strong education system.

  • 6

    Business opportunities:

    Access to a wide range of business and investment opportunities across Europe.

The Malta Permanent Residence Program offers a highly attractive option for investors seeking permanent residency. As an EU member state, Malta offers convenient Schengen travel alongside a high standard of living. Family members can be included, and the program offers flexibility through multiple pathways — property purchase or lease, government contribution, and charitable donation.

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FAQ

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What does the Malta Permanent Residence Program (MPRP) require?

Under the purchase option you buy property of at least €375,000 in mainland Malta or a designated area and pay a €30,000 government contribution, €50,000 administrative fee, and a charitable donation of at least €2,000. Under the lease option you rent property at €14,000 or more per year and pay a €60,000 government contribution plus the same fee and donation. Either way the property must be held or leased for at least five years.

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Are there asset requirements beyond the investment itself?

Yes. The purchase option requires total assets of at least €500,000, of which at least €150,000 must be financial assets. The lease option requires total assets of at least €650,000, of which at least €75,000 must be financial assets.

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Does Malta permanent residence need to be renewed?

The MPRP grants permanent residence: once every condition is met, final approval leads to the issue of a permanent residence card. The program conditions themselves still have to be observed, such as holding or leasing the qualifying property for five years, and breaching them can affect status.

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Which family members can be included?

A spouse, children, and parents can be included in the same application. Children may be included if they are 18 or under, or up to 26 if they are financially dependent on their parents.

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Can Malta permanent residence lead to citizenship?

After obtaining Malta permanent residence you must stay at least 12 months, and citizenship can be applied for after five years of residence. Even at the permanent-residence stage the core benefits apply: freedom to live and move within EU countries, and a tax system that is favourable to non-residents.

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How does DaeYang Immigration Law Group help with Malta investor residency?

DaeYang manages the whole file: the preliminary approval application, identity, asset, health insurance, and police record evidence, the property purchase or lease and the required contributions, and final approval through to issue of the permanent residence card. Which of the two options works out better depends on how your assets are composed, so both are compared at the consultation stage.

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