program
Malta Residency by Investment
Program Overview
Minimum Investment
€330,000
Minimum Investment
Real Estate N/A
Time to Residency
3-4 Months
Visa Free Access
Schengen Countries
Malta Residency by Investment Requirements
The Maltese Residency by Investment program started accepting applicants in 2016.
To be eligible to apply for this program, you must be over 18 years old, in good health and without a criminal record.
Applicants are also required to contribute to the economic development of Malta, own or lease property in the country and invest in government stocks or bonds.
Main Applicant Requirements
- 18+ years of age
- Good health
- No criminal record
- Successfully pass due diligence checks
- Confirmed investment sources
Eligible Dependents
- Spouse of the main applicant
- Children (biological or adopted) under 27 years
- Dependant parents of 55 years of age or above
Malta Residency by Investment Benefits
Health & Education
You and your family are entitled to study in schools or universities in Malta. You will also have access to world-class healthcare systems and services.
Permanent resident status
As a resident of Malta, you will enjoy living in a stable political climate in a highly respected country.
Dual Residency permitted
There is no need to renounce your current citizenship(s), and your home authorities are not notified of your new citizenship.
Guaranteed by law
The program is based on the law & is guaranteed by the government since 2016.
Tax relief
Malta has one of the lowest taxation rates in Europe with no foreign income tax, inheritance tax and withholding tax on interest earned.
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Legal Basis
Citizens of good standing and their families may be granted full Malta Permanent Residency under an amendment passed in November 2013 to the Maltese Citizenship Act, Chapter 188 of the Laws of Malta. Applicants are required to contribute to the economic development of Malta, to provide proof of one-year residence in Malta and proof of title of the residential property in Malta.
Costs of Malta Permanent Residency
Minimum Property Investment
EUR 300,000
Property rent per annum
EUR 10,000
Minimum Property Investment
EUR 350,000
Property rent per annum
EUR 12,000
If purchasing a property
Contribution: EUR 28,000
If leasing a property
Contribution: EUR 58,000
To an approved NGO
Donation: EUR 2,000
Application Process For Malta Permanent Residency
Application Process
3-4 months
- Step 1Savory & Partners shall pre-screen your passport copy for Government pre-approval to ensure fast processing.
- Step 2A down payment of the professional fees will be required to open your application.
- Step 3Savory & Partners will provide assistance and advise with regards to the collection of the documents required in the checklist and complete the government forms.
- Step 4Savory & Partners will guide you to the Maltese property that fully satisfies your requirements and starts preparing property purchase or rent documentation required to be presented for Residency application.
- Step 5The application and the supporting documents are submitted and some of them will be subject to due diligence checks. You’re required to pay EUR 5,500 to cover the costs (this amount is included in the one-time administrative fees)
- Step 6The due diligence will be performed by the Maltese government and on completion, a decision will be made to either grant permanent residency, decline or request further documentation from the applicant before making a decision
- Step 7An approval in a principal letter will be issued by the government if successful.
- Step 8You’re required to pay the remaining part of the administrative fee. Additionally, you will need to invest in bonds as well as purchase or rent property in Malta. Savory & Partners will prepare property rent or purchase documents to complete on the purchase.
- Step 9A trip to Malta is required in order to submit your biometric data. Malta’s permanent residence cards are granted for five years with the possibility of extension.
- Step 10You will be able to sell the bonds in five years. You will no longer be obliged to cover the maintenance costs for your property after five years and if necessary you will be able to terminate your rental contract or sell your Maltese property.
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Visa-free Countries for Malta Residency
Visa-free and visa-on-arrival countries
26 Countries & Territories
Visa-free access (26 countries & territories)
- Austria
- Belgium
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Italy
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
Client Success Stories
Success Stories - A safe and bright future
The problem
Our Indian client, a business owner and single parent was looking for long-term residency in a country that would ensure quality education and safety for his daughter. With a successful business set-up in his home country, he could not consider relocating as it would limit his growth opportunities. At the same time, he wanted to secure a bright future for his daughter ensuring world-class education but was also wary about her well-being and safety. Above all, recently divorced, it was challenging for the client to procure documents for his daughter.
The solution
When the client approached Savory & Partners, we considered the many sentiments involved including that of a father, a dedicated businessman and a single parent. We understood his requirement and prepared a strategy that would not only serve his personal life positively but would see his business grow by leaps.
We recommended Portugal, not just for the simplicity of obtaining a residence permit but its exceptional education system and healthcare. Portugal is known for its outstanding higher education institutions.
Portugal has a lot of different immigration options available. The passive income - the D7 visa, the newly christened Digital Nomad Visa and the option that is tailor-made for businessowners - the Portuguese D2 visa.
Our client could fulfill his residency requirements while also maintaining an active management role in his company without worrying about spending too much time outside of Portugal.
With residential flexibility of the Golden Visa, his daughter could relocate to Portugal immediately and he could fulfil his residency requirements while also maintaining an active management role in his company back home without worrying about spending too much time outside of Portugal. As of 2021, Portugal is globally ranked in the top ten in terms of ease of registering a company. Meaning our client would not only go ahead and bring his existing business to Portugal but could venture into new business opportunities across Europe.
Approaching Savory & Partners to undertake his residency application ensured that the client would have all the necessary documents for himself and his daughter ready on time. Our agents oversaw that all requirements for a successful due diligence were also fulfilled.
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Content
- Malta Country profile
- Benefits of the program
- Investment requirements
- Investment process
Length
4 pages
Language
English & Arabic
size
1 mb
ABOUT MALTA
CAPITAL
Valletta
TOTAL AREA
316 km²
POPULATION
436,947
LANGUAGE(S)
Maltese, English
CURRENCY
Euro (EUR)
EXCHANGE RATE
1 USD = 0.92 EUR
GDP – PER CAPITA (2022)
USD 34,127
GDP – TOTAL (2022)
USD 18.13 billion
About Malta
The small historic island of Malta lies in the heart of the Mediterranean. The country has a very rich history with a great number of historic sites related to its succession of leaders including from the Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Romans, Byzantines, Moors, Normans, French and British. After 160 years of British rules, The Country obtained its independence in 1964.
The 2 official languages of Malta are English and Maltese.
It is a constitutional republic and parliamentary democracy, and the Prime Minister is the head of the Government.
The country is a member of the major international organizations including the United Nations and the Council of Europe, the International Monetary Fund and is a member of the European Union as well as the Eurozone and the Schengen Area.
The currency is the Euro.
The island’s international airport is modern and efficient; connecting the island to most European cities via major airlines.
The country has a warm Mediterranean climate with hot dry summers, short mild winters and a warm sunny spring, and autumn with adequate rainfall. The temperature is very stable.
The capital of Malta is Valletta, which is the smallest national capital in the European Union.
Where is Malta?
Malta is an island in Southern Europe. It is the largest and most populous of the three major islands that constitute the Maltese Archipelago. The island is situated in the Mediterranean Sea, directly south of Italy and north of Libya.
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