Applicants are required to appoint a licensed agent to assist in the process of acquiring Maltese permanent residency through the existing programmes offered by Residency Malta Agency. Jesmond Pace, owner of the ResidentofMalta.com, is a licensed agent with licence no: RES-PACE. Our professional team is backed up by wealth of experience in the immigration field and can guide you and your family to successfully obtain Maltese residency.

Applications are exclusively handled by approved licensed agents, ensuring a seamless, discreet, and fully managed process from initial consultation to approval.

Benefit from visa-free European travel, a prestigious EU address, no minimum stay obligations, and the opportunity to extend residency to your family.

Eligibility criteria, investment options and other requirements for Malta Permanent residency:

Eligibility:
  • Applicable for third-country national (Non-EU/EEA/Swiss)
  • Must be 18 years and over and in possession of valid travel documents
  • Holds a clean criminal record
  • Hold capital assets of not less than €500,000, out of which a minimum of €150,000 must be financial assets; OR €650,000, of which €75,000 must be in the form of financial assets
Investment Options:
  • Non-refundable administration fee
  • Payable to Residency Malta Agency
  • A non-refundable administration fee of €60,000 applies
  • €15,000 when submitting application (payment terms: 1 month upon submission)
  • €45,000 when the Letter of Approval in Principle is issued (payment terms: 2 months upon Approval in Principle)
  • An additional fee of €7,500 applies for each adult dependent (except for the spouse), and each additional dependent added after the issuance of Certificate. This administration fee is payable within 2 months from Letter of Approval in Principle.
Property requirement:
  • Purchase option: Purchase qualifying property for a minimum value of €375,000 and hold for 5 years; OR Rent option: Rent qualifying property for a minimum value of €14,000 per annum for 5 years.
Direct contribution to Government of Malta:
  • A direct contribution fee of €37,000 is required if applicants opts for renting or purchasing a property.
  • The direct contribution has to be settled within 8 months following the issuance of a Letter of Approval in Principle.
Other requirements:
  • Donate €2,000 to a NGOs
  • There are other small application fees payable for the issuance of the residency card(s).

The process typically takes between 6–7 months from the date of application submission by the agent to Residency Malta Agency, depending on due diligence and application completeness.

For the main applicant the minimum age is 18 years, dependents must be unmarried, financially dependent and less than 29 years of age.