Malta Residence Programme for EU Nationals

The Residence Programme is ideal for individuals and families who are interested in taking up residence in Malta.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

• The programme is available to EU nationals, as well as nationals of Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein or Switzerland.
• To qualify for this Residence Programme, an applicant must also hold a qualifying property which the individual occupies as his principal place of residence worldwide, either by purchasing or renting:
  • In the case of purchasing a property, the minimum value must be of at least €220,000 for properties situated in Gozo or the South of Malta, and a minimum of €275,000 for properties situated in the rest of Malta;
  • If the applicant opts to rent a property, this must be of a minimum rent of €8,750 per annum for properties situated in Gozo or the South of Malta and a minimum rent of €9,600 per annum for properties situated in the rest of Malta.
• Applicant needs to prove that he/she is in receipt of stable and regular resources that are sufficient to maintain himself and his dependants without recourse to the social assistance system in Malta.
• Applicant needs to be in possession of health insurance which covers himself and his dependants in respect of all risks across the whole of the EU.
• Applicant must be in possession of valid travel documents, for both himself and his dependents.
• Applicant must also be able to communicate adequately in Maltese or English and must be a fit and proper person.
• Applicant may not spend more than 183 days in a calendar year in any other jurisdiction.