Malta Visas & Residency
Global Residence Programme
GRP
Property investment, eligibility, and qualifying Maltese listings under the Global Residence Programme
Data as of 3 maj 2026
Currently accepting applications
About the Global Residence Programme
The Global Residence Programme is a tax-residence scheme aimed at non-EU, non-EEA, non-Swiss nationals who hold qualifying property in Malta. Beneficiaries pay a flat 15% tax rate on foreign-source income remitted to Malta, with a minimum annual tax of EUR 15,000.
Eligibility
Open to non-EU, non-EEA, non-Swiss nationals not benefitting from any other Maltese tax programme.
Open to
Non-EU nationals
Notable benefits
- 15% flat tax on remitted foreign income
- Includes family members
- Minimum tax EUR 15,000 per year
- No physical residency minimum (90 days max in another jurisdiction)
Official Maltese government source
https://cfr.gov.mt/en/individuals/Pages/Global-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 Global 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 Global 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 Global 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.