Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP)

Introduction

The Malta Residency & Visa Programme (MPVP) was launched in 2015. Applicants are able to obtain Malta's permanent residency by purchasing 250,000 euros of Malta's government bonds and holding them for five years. This programme aims to attract non-EU nationals and their families with good reputations to settle in Malta, granting them the right to reside in Malta indefinitely and offering them the right to visa-free travel within the Schengen States.

In January 2021, the Maltese government made amendments to the original legislation, renaming the MRVP as the Maltese Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP) , officially implemented on March 29, 2021. The programme of government bonds were abolished and replaced with a model of government donations plus renting or purchasing a property. The adjusted policy is more comprehensive, better able to promote the development of Malta, and more attractive to investors.

In November 2024, the government announced a political change and price increase, including raising the application fee for main applicant from 40000 euros to 50000 euros, charging an additional 10000 euros for each dependent, with the upper age limit of children to 29 years old, increasing the rental amount to 14000 euros per year, and increasing the purchase amount to 375000 euros. The new policy was officially implemented on January 1, 2025, but the core advantages of the project are still maintained, and many investors are still eager to go to Malta, a country in the center of the Mediterranean.

Application Requirements

1. The main applicant must be at least 18 and a non EU citizen.

2. Proof of assets worth €500,000 or above, including at least €150,000 in current assets; or total assets exceeding €650,000, with €75,000 in current assets.

3. No criminal record

4. Health insurance

5.Spouses, minor children, unmarried children up to the age of 29 but financially dependent, as well as parents and grandparents financially dependent on the main applicant

Programme Advantages

1. High cost-effectiveness: A family of four generations can apply for this programme together with about 1.5 million RMB.

2. Low threshold: No requirements in business experience, language proficiency, educational background, or residence obligations.

3. High security: Approval comes before investment.

4. Flexible options: Applicants can choose to buy or rent a property.

5. High safety: Low crime rate, pleasant climate, and beautiful environment.

6. English-speaking: Easy integration with English as the medium of instruction in schools.

7. British-style education: Free public education and cheap private education.

8. Leading healthcare: Ranked fifth in the world.

9. Four-in-one benefits: Enjoy tariff trade preferences and free travel among the Schengen States.

10. Developed country: Opportunities for work and business.

11. Identity Attributes: Obtain green cards in one step with permanent validity.

Application process

1. Evaluate and Sign Service Agreement

2. Prepare Asset Proof Documents

3. Take Medical Examination

4. Lawyer’s Final Review and Application Submission

5. Receive Principle Approval

6. Complete Investment

7. Submit Permanent Residence Application

8. Receive the final approval letter

9. Land to Malta for biometrics

10. Receive PR Card