Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP)
Malta's permanent residence programme for applicants who buy or rent qualifying property and pay a government contribution and fees.
Information only, not legal or immigration advice. Figures are as published by the official source on the date checked and can change without notice. Government fees, due diligence and professional costs are extra. Confirm every requirement with the official authority and a licensed adviser before you apply or invest.
| Country | Malta |
|---|---|
| Program type | Permanent residence by investment |
| Minimum investment (as published) | Property purchase from €375,000 or rent from €14,000 a year, plus government contribution and fees |
| Investment routes | Buy residential property (min €375,000) or rent (min €14,000/year), plus a government contribution, a non-refundable administrative fee and an NGO donation (see the official legal framework for current amounts) |
| Family / dependants | Dependants can be included |
| Status | Open |
| Government authority | Residency Malta Agency |
| Investment routes | Real estate Government donation / contribution |
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Facts on this page come from the public source(s) below, last checked 2026-11-07. Details change; always confirm with the official source.
- https://residencymalta.gov.mt/legal-framework-mprp-2/
- https://residencymalta.gov.mt/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/S.L.217.26-Amended-by-LN-310-of-2024_-LN-146-of-2025.pdf
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