Malta Visas & Residency
The Residence Programme
TRP
Property investment, eligibility, and qualifying Maltese listings under the The Residence Programme
Data as of May 3, 2026
Currently accepting applications
About the The Residence Programme
The Residence Programme is the EU-equivalent of the Global Residence Programme: it grants a flat 15% tax rate on remitted foreign-source income to EU, EEA, and Swiss nationals who hold qualifying property in Malta. Like the GRP, it carries a minimum annual tax of EUR 15,000.
Eligibility
Open to EU, EEA, and Swiss nationals not benefitting from any other Maltese tax programme.
Open to
EU, EEA, and Swiss nationals
Notable benefits
- 15% flat tax on remitted foreign income
- EU/EEA/Swiss eligible
- Includes family members
- Minimum tax EUR 15,000 per year
Official Maltese government source
https://cfr.gov.mt/en/individuals/Pages/The-Residence-Programme.aspx
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 The 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) | €275,000 | €9,600 / yr |
| Gozo or South Malta (reduced threshold) | €220,000 | €9,600 / yr |
Headline figures
- Flat tax rate
- 15%
- Qualifying active listings
- 3,295
- Cheapest qualifying property
- €220,000
Active darscover inventory that qualifies
Darscover currently tracks 3,290 active sale listings and 5 active rentals at or above the The Residence Programme property threshold. Of these, 377 sale listings are in Gozo (where the lower threshold may apply).
Cheapest qualifying properties
The lowest-priced active listings that meet the The 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.