Eligibility and Conditions

Under the scheme, an individual applying for a residence permit must either: (a) own assets outside Malta worth at least Lm150,000; or (b) have an annual income of at least Lm10,000.

The applicant will be required to:


 purchase a residence in Malta at a cost of at least Lm50,000 for a house or Lm30,000 for a flat (plus a duty on documents and transfers of 10% which is also imposed on the acquisition) OR to rent/lease a residence in Malta at not less than Lm1,800 per annum. This condition must be satisfied within a period of one year from taking up residence in Malta with evidence in this respect being provided within the said time frame

remit to Malta at least Lm6,000 per annum, plus Lm1,000 per annum per dependent (including the spouse). The minimum remittances must not be re-exported out of Malta

not to engage in gainful occupation or any form of business activities in Malta unless duly authorised by the Office of the Prime Minister. This prohibition is extended also to involvement in political activities except for some exceptions in respect of local council activities


Any unspent residue of capital brought into Malta and any income therefrom accumulated during the resident's stay, as well as proceeds from the sale of the resident's dwelling and/or other investments, may be repatriated without restrictions.

The application form when completed and signed should be submitted to the Office of the Prime Minister together with the following documents:

a certificate from the applicant's bankers showing an annual income of Lm10,000 (or equivalent) or a capital of Lm150,000 (or equivalent) and the ability to import into Malta a minimum annual income of Lm6000 plus Lm1000 for each dependant

a Conduct Certificate from the Police Authorities nearest to the place of residence; if such certificates are not issued, then three character references will be required from any of: bankers, mayor, member of parliament, lawyer, accountant and family doctor. (British citizens/residents must submit a Subject Access Enquiry Certificate which is obtained from the Data Protection Officer, Police Headquarters)

a copy of the applicant's birth certificate and marriage certificate, where applicable

three photographs, passport type of each person whose name appears on the application form (spouse and dependants included)

(e) copy of passport

a copy of either the deed of purchase or the lease/rent agreement if the applicant already owns or rents/leases property in Malta