Malta Visas & Residency
Buy Property in Malta and Get Residency
Property investment, eligibility, and qualifying Maltese listings under the Buy Property in Malta and Get Residency
Data as of 6 May 2026
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About the Buy Property in Malta and Get Residency
Multiple Maltese residency programmes are unlocked by purchasing or renting qualifying property: the Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP), Global Residence Programme (GRP), The Residence Programme (TRP), and the Malta Retirement Programme (MRP). This page summarises which property thresholds unlock which residency status, and which active darscover listings qualify for each.
Eligibility
Different programmes apply to EU and non-EU nationals; the property thresholds range from EUR 220,000 (Gozo / South Malta under the lower-threshold programmes) to EUR 700,000 (citizenship-by-investment).
Open to
EU and non-EU nationals
Notable benefits
- Multiple programme options
- EU and non-EU eligible
- Lower thresholds in Gozo and South Malta
- Property held under freehold title
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 Buy Property in Malta and Get Residency. 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 | n/a |
Headline figures
- Qualifying active listings
- 3,085
- Cheapest qualifying property
- €275,000
Active darscover inventory that qualifies
Darscover currently tracks 3,080 active sale listings and 5 active rentals at or above the Buy Property in Malta and Get Residency property threshold. Of these, 294 sale listings are in Gozo (where the lower threshold may apply).
Cheapest qualifying properties
The lowest-priced active listings that meet the Buy Property in Malta and Get Residency 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.