Permanent
Status From Approval
4-6
Months Processing
No
Minimum Stay Requirement
Overview
Malta Residency
Malta's Permanent Residence Programme grants renewable permanent residency to applicants who make a qualifying property purchase or long-term rental, alongside a government contribution. It's one of the fastest routes to Schengen-area residency without a minimum stay requirement.
Who This Is For
- Investors seeking Schengen access without relocating full-time
- Families wanting a European residency base
- Applicants who prefer property investment over passive-income proof
Eligibility
What you'll need to qualify
- Qualifying property purchase or rental in Malta
- Government contribution and administration fee
- Clean criminal record
- Proof of stable annual income
Documents
Core document checklist
- Valid passport
- Proof of qualifying property transaction
- Bank reference and proof of income
- Police conduct certificate
Process
How we take you from enquiry to approval
Step 01
Eligibility & Structuring
We confirm your qualifying property route and structure the application.
Step 02
Property Purchase/Rental
Our partner network assists with a compliant qualifying property.
Step 03
Application Filing
Full application filed with Malta's residency agency.
Step 04
Approval & Card Issuance
Residency cards issued for you and included dependants.
FAQ
Malta Residency — common questions
No — there is no minimum stay requirement, which is one reason this route suits investors who want Schengen access without relocating.
Yes, dependent parents and grandparents can be included under specific conditions — we'll confirm eligibility during your assessment.
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