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The Malta Permanent Residence Programme grants EU permanent residence from a flat EUR 37,000 government contribution + EUR 60,000 administrative fee + EUR 2,000 donation (≈EUR 99,000 excluding property), plus a qualifying property (purchase from EUR 375,000 or lease from EUR 14,000/yr). Per Legal Notice 146 of 2025.
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Overview
Malta Permanent Residence (MPRP) is a government-authorised residency by investment programme that grants residence permit in exchange for a qualifying investment in the country. It is regulated by the government's investment authority and administered through licensed advisers such as Mirabello Consultancy. Minimum investment starts from €99,000.
The Malta Permanent Residence Programme grants EU permanent residence from a flat EUR 37,000 government contribution + EUR 60,000 administrative fee + EUR 2,000 donation (≈EUR 99,000 excluding property), plus a qualifying property (purchase from EUR 375,000 or lease from EUR 14,000/yr). Per Legal Notice 146 of 2025.
The Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP) grants indefinite permanent residence in an EU member state to non-EU investors and their families, through a combination of a property commitment, a government contribution and a charitable donation. It is governed by Subsidiary Legislation 217.26, as amended by Legal Notice 146 of 2025 []. The outcome is permanent residence, not a passport; Maltese citizenship is a separate matter of naturalisation law.
The property requirement is met by buying a qualifying property from €375,000 or leasing from €14,000 per year []. Alongside this sit a one-time government contribution, an administrative fee and a mandatory donation to a registered Maltese NGO. Under Legal Notice 146 of 2025 a spouse, minor children and adult children with disabilities are included at no extra contribution, while each additional adult dependant carries a set fee [].
On the Mirabello Investment Migration Index Malta scores well on stability and family terms. Investors often compare it with the Greece Golden Visa and Cyprus permanent residency. Every figure is provenance-tracked and confirmed against the Residency Malta Agency and Subsidiary Legislation 217.26 (legislation.mt). This is information, not advice; a Mirabello specialist confirms the current terms for your circumstances.
Investment routes
The Malta Permanent Residence (MPRP) programme offers 2 approved investment routes, each independently verified by the Mirabello data team against official government sources. Minimum required investment starts from €99,000. A Mirabello specialist will confirm which route best matches your nationality, family composition, budget and preferred timeline.
| Route | From | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Property Purchase Route | €375,000 | Real Estate Purchase |
| Property Lease Route | €14,000 | Real Estate Lease |
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Most advisers quote the headline figure only. Choose your route and family, and see the complete government-side cost, the investment plus every mandatory official fee, itemised line by line, so the number you budget is the number you pay.
On the Property purchase route route. Every figure below is an official government-side cost, computed by the same engine that powers the calculator and the Mirabello data API.
| Line item | Amount (EUR) |
|---|---|
| Property purchase route, minimum investment | €375,000 |
| Non-refundable administration fee (per application) | €60,000 |
| Government contribution (per application) | €37,000 |
| Philanthropic NGO donation (per application) | €2,000 |
| Estimated government-side total | €474,000 |
MCPScored on cost, mobility, speed, path, stability, family and tax.
Our read: The Malta Permanent Residence Programme grants EU permanent residence from a flat EUR 37,000 government contribution + EUR 60,000 administrative fee + EUR 2,000 donation (≈EUR 99,000 excluding property), plus a qualifying property (purchase from EUR 375,000 or lease from EUR 14,000/yr). Per Legal Notice 146 of 2025. Regulatory status: . Strategic perspective, advisory only; figures provenance-tracked, unconfirmed items flagged for verification.
A four-question indicative check to see whether this programme fits your profile. A Mirabello specialist then reviews your nationality, family structure, budget and timeline in full confidence, confirming your detailed eligibility and which investment route best suits you, at no cost and with no obligation.
Based on your answers, Malta Permanent Residence (MPRP) looks worth a closer look. A Mirabello specialist will map the precise route to your nationality, family and tax position.
Book a free consultationHow it compares
The table below compares Malta Permanent Residence (MPRP) against its closest alternatives, scored on the Mirabello Investment Migration Index across cost, visa-free mobility, processing speed, regulatory stability and path to citizenship. All investment figures and processing times are sourced from official government data and independently verified by the Mirabello data team.
Sourced live from the MirabelloMCP · | Programme | From | Timeline | Min. stay | Mobility | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇲🇹 Malta Permanent Residence (MPRP) | €99,000 | 6-12 months | None | 184 visa-free | Residence permit |
| 🇦🇱 Albania Residence by Investment | €100,000 | Approx. 10-25 working days for the residence-permit decision once documents are complete | Maintaining residence | n/a | Residence permit |
| 🇪🇨 Ecuador Investor Residence | $48,200 | ~60 days from application to approval | During temporary stage: | n/a | Residence permit |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil Residence by Investment | BRL 700,000 | n/a | Very light | 170 visa-free | Residence permit |
Questions
The Malta Permanent Residence (MPRP) programme starts from €99,000 via Government contribution + admin fee + donation (excl. property).
Indicative processing time is 6-12 months (as of December 2025, post-LN 146 reforms).
No minimum stay requirement in Malta. However, must not spend more than 183 days in any other single jurisdiction.
Maltese citizenship by naturalisation possible after 5 years of continuous residence (under Maltese Citizenship Act). Requires demonstrating ties to Malta, language proficiency, and good character.
You meet the property requirement by buying a qualifying property from EUR 375,000 or leasing from EUR 14,000 per year, alongside a one-time government contribution, an administrative fee and a mandatory NGO donation. Under Legal Notice 146 of 2025 a spouse, minor children and adult children with disabilities are included without an extra contribution. Figures are against the Residency Malta Agency.
Advisers commonly cite around 4-8 months, but this is an advisory range from experience rather than a statutory guarantee, and it depends on due diligence and current caseload ().
No. The MPRP imposes no statutory minimum physical-stay requirement in Malta, provided you maintain the programme conditions, including the qualifying property, health insurance and asset requirements.
Yes, within limits. The Maltese residence card allows Schengen-area travel for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. This is separate from your right to reside in Malta itself.
Not directly. Maltese citizenship by naturalisation is governed by the Citizenship Act and requires genuine links to Malta, a qualifying residence period and good character. Holding MPRP status alone does not guarantee eligibility or approval.
Applicants pass a four-tier due-diligence process, and holders meet annual compliance obligations during the first five years, maintaining the property and insurance and confirming they still meet the conditions. The residence card is issued for five years and renewed while conditions are met.
Malta taxes Malta-sourced income at standard rates up to 35%, and foreign income only if it is remitted to Malta (the remittance basis). Property transfers carry an 8% or 12% charge with various exemptions. These are general Maltese tax rules, not MPRP-specific, and personal outcomes should be verified with independent advice ().
The primary official sources the Malta Permanent Residence (MPRP) figures on this page are verified against. Where a mandatory fee is not in a published schedule, it is marked as disclosed by Mirabello from case experience.
Book a confidential, no-obligation consultation with a Mirabello investment migration specialist, in your own language. We will confirm which programme fits your profile, your budget and your timeline, and outline the precise path to your second citizenship or residence permit, at no cost and with no commitment.
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