Malta Visas & Residency
Malta Nomad Residence Permit
NRP
Property investment, eligibility, and qualifying Maltese listings under the Malta Nomad Residence Permit
Data as of 3 maggio 2026
Currently accepting applications
About the Malta Nomad Residence Permit
The Malta Nomad Residence Permit lets remote workers and freelancers from outside the EU live in Malta for up to one year (renewable up to four years) while working for foreign clients or employers. Holders pay 0% Maltese tax on their foreign income for the first 12 months, and 10% thereafter.
Eligibility
Open to non-EU, non-EEA, non-Swiss nationals earning at least EUR 42,000 per year from foreign clients or employers, working remotely.
Open to
Non-EU nationals
Notable benefits
- 0% tax for first 12 months, 10% thereafter
- Up to 4 years total
- Family members included
- Schengen freedom of movement
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 Nomad Residence Permit. 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) | n/a | 0 € / yr |
Headline figures
- Flat tax rate
- 10%
- Qualifying active listings
- 0
Active darscover inventory that qualifies
Darscover currently tracks 0 active sale listings and 0 active rentals at or above the Malta Nomad Residence Permit property threshold. Of these, 0 sale listings are in Gozo (where the lower threshold may apply).
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.