Introduced in the Summer of 2021, The Malta Digital Nomad Visa was created to attract remote workers to the island.
Remote workers like yourself can enjoy all the benefits of residing in Malta by meeting a handful of requirements.
Enjoy visa-free access to the Schengen area 90 out of every 180 days with your Malta Digital Nomad Visa. Just a short flight or boat ride away, you can visit mainland Europe on the weekends.
Your spouse or long-term partner, as well as financially dependent children, can also be included.
As long as you avoid staying in the country for 183 days out of the year, you will not be considered a tax resident. This means your income will not be taxed in Malta.
You will not be alone in Malta, there is an entire community and infrastructure for digital nomads. Malta is known for its super-fast internet and work locations for digital nomads. You can even choose where you want to work from within the country!
In order to qualify for the Malta Global Residency Visa, you must meet one of the three requirements:
Applicants must be able to prove a stable monthly income of €2,700 before taxes. This income has to be from your professional labor and does not include passive income like dividends or rental earnings. A bank statement is needed to confirm that you are earning this income. All contract based work must also extend to 5 months after the application is submitted.
A property rental agreement or property purchase contract must be shown in order to qualify for your Malta Digital Nomad Visa. This is to ensure you have a place to stay when you reside in the country. You are also required to purchase health insurance for you and your family before moving.
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Gathering all documents can be tricky. They must all be translated into English and checked to be sure that all information is up-to-date and consistent.
Fill out the Digital Nomad Visa application on Malta’s official website or seek help from a consultancy to assist you in the process. All of your documents are also to be submitted through this portal.
After your application is successfully received, Malta will send you an invoice for the application fee. The fee to apply for the Nomad Residence Permit is €300 and can be paid online.
Approval for your Malta Nomad Visa application can take up to 5 months. Until then you will be approved in principle if you meet all requirements and can begin to look for property to rent and to secure health insurance.
The final part of the application for residency in Malta must be done in person in the country. You must obtain a visa to visit Malta long enough to complete the application which can more than 2 weeks.
You and your family will submit their biometrics and wait for your background checks to clear in the process.
When your Matla Digital Nomad Visa is approved, you can go pick it up and enjoy your residency in Malta.
The Digital Nomad Visa in Malta does not offer permanent residency. It must be renewed every year and has a limit of being renewed 3 times. If you are interested in permanent residency or need help renewing, contact Mirabello Consultancy to assist you in the process.
A stable monthly income of €2,700 before taxes is needed to qualify for the digital nomad visa. This income must be earned from working remotely and not from passive income like rent.
Yes, you can include a spouse and dependent children in your application for your digital nomad visa.
To be a Malta tax resident you must reside in the country for at least 183 days in the year. Those who do qualify as tax residents will only be taxed 10% of income made in the country.