Property
Lease from EUR 14,000/yr
Or purchase from EUR 375,000 — a qualifying address held for five years is the lowest-cost entry to EU permanent residency.
Malta
Malta Permanent Residence Programme
An English-speaking EU member state offering indefinite residency for investors through a qualifying property commitment and government contribution — with Schengen travel attached.
How the MPRP works
The Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP) grants indefinite EU residency to investors who lease or purchase qualifying property and make a government contribution plus a philanthropic donation. Malta's separate citizenship-by-investment scheme was closed to new applicants following a 2025 European Court of Justice ruling against investor-citizenship programs — Malta no longer offers a route to a passport through direct investment. The MPRP itself is unaffected and remains open.
Program at a glance
Contribution
EUR 30,000 - 60,000
Government contribution (lower when purchasing), plus EUR 2,000 to a registered Maltese NGO and administrative fees.
Assets
EUR 500,000 in assets
Of which at least EUR 150,000 must be liquid financial assets (or EUR 650,000 / EUR 75,000 under the alternative test).
Family
Multi-generational
Spouse, dependent children, and dependent parents/grandparents of both spouses can be included on one application.
Travel
Schengen + EU rights
Visa-free Schengen travel as a resident, from one of the EU's most accessible permanent residency programs.
Timeline
Approval in ~6-8 months
Among the fastest EU residency-by-investment programs, with a rigorous four-tier due diligence process.
Disclaimer
Program details reflect our latest research and are subject to change without notice — confirm current requirements during your consultation.
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