Malta Visas & Residency
Malta Permanent Residence Programme
MPRP
Property investment, eligibility, and qualifying Maltese listings under the Malta Permanent Residence Programme
Data as of 3 de mayo de 2026
Currently accepting applications
About the Malta Permanent Residence Programme
The Malta Permanent Residence Programme grants permanent residency to non-EU nationals through a combination of a property investment, a government contribution, and a donation to a registered Maltese NGO. Approved applicants and their family members receive Maltese residence cards giving them visa-free access to the Schengen Area for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Eligibility
Open to non-EU, non-EEA, non-Swiss nationals with assets of at least EUR 500,000 (of which EUR 150,000 must be financial assets).
Open to
Non-EU nationals
Notable benefits
- Permanent residency
- Schengen access (90 in 180)
- Includes spouse and dependants
- No physical residency requirement
Official Maltese government source
Programme rules and thresholds change from time to time. Always verify the current published criteria with Identity Malta or Residency Malta before making an investment decision.
Property thresholds
Property investment unlocks the Malta Permanent Residence Programme. Either a one-time qualifying purchase or a multi-year qualifying rental works; many applicants combine the property route with the government contribution requirement.
| Purchase | Annual rental | |
|---|---|---|
| Malta (mainland) | 350.000 € | 12.000 € / yr |
| Gozo or South Malta (reduced threshold) | 300.000 € | 12.000 € / yr |
Headline figures
- Government contribution
- 60.000 €
- Qualifying active listings
- 2622
- Cheapest qualifying property
- 300.000 €
Active darscover inventory that qualifies
Darscover currently tracks 2618 active sale listings and 4 active rentals at or above the Malta Permanent Residence Programme property threshold. Of these, 250 sale listings are in Gozo (where the lower threshold may apply).
Cheapest qualifying properties
The lowest-priced active listings that meet the Malta Permanent Residence Programme property threshold today. Sorted by price ascending.
Compare with other Maltese residency programmes
Different programmes apply to EU and non-EU citizens, and pair different tax regimes with the residency. Compare side-by-side.