Malta Permanent Residence
Living and travelling visa-free in Europe4—6 months
Application processing time
90 out of 180 days
Visa-free stay in the Schengen Area
Licence
№ AKM‑IMIN
Third-country nationals — non-EU, non-EEa and non-Swiss — can participate in the Malta Permanent Residence Program. Investors obtain permanent residency in Malta, which allows them to live in the country and visit the Schengen Area for 90 days in 180. Immigrant Invest is a licensed agent of the program.
Applicants fulfil several investment conditions. They buy or rent real estate, pay government fees and make donations. They also confirm that they have assets of at least €500,000, where €150,000 are liquid financial assets.
Malta permanent residence is granted for life. However, the permanent residence card must be renewed every five years, much less frequently than temporary residence permits.
The Malta Permanent Residence Programme was launched in 2015. In 2021, the rules were updated. The Malta Permanent Residence Programme Regulations, L.N. 121 of 2021, provide the new terms and conditions.