Property investment, eligibility, and qualifying Maltese listings under the The Residence Programme (TRP)
Data as of 31 October 2026
●Currently accepting applications
About the The Residence Programme (TRP)
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.
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 (TRP). 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
€8,750 / yr
Headline figures
Flat tax rate
15%
Qualifying active listings
52,480
Cheapest qualifying property
€220,000
Find your residency route
Five questions. You see the routes that match your answers first, each with its official rules and the homes that qualify; nothing is shared with anyone unless you later ask for an introduction.
Qualifying properties
Live Darscover listings that meet each route's property requirement today, counted the way our property search counts them. Each count opens that search.
Every figure here is read from the official source shown beside it, on the date shown. Where an official source does not settle a point, the route is left out for the people it concerns and this page says why.
Rules checked on 3 October 2026 (version 2026-10-03.1).
The Residence Programme
A special tax status for citizens of the EU, the EEA and Switzerland who own or rent a qualifying home in Malta as their main home.
Open to
Citizens of the EU, the EEA or Switzerland
Property
Buy a home for at least €275,000, or at least €220,000 in Gozo or the south of Malta.
Rent a home for at least €9,600 a year (€800 a month), or at least €8,750 a year (€729.17 a month) in Gozo or the south of Malta.
It must be your main home, and you may not let it out.
Also required
Tax at 15% on foreign income received in Malta, at least €15,000 a year.
An administrative fee of €6,000 (€5,500 for a home bought in the south of Malta).
No more than 183 days a year in any other country.
The application must go through an authorised registered mandatary (for example a warranted accountant registered with the tax authority).
The south of Malta, as the Rules define it: Birżebbuġia, Cospicua, Fgura, Għaxaq, Gudja, Kalkara, Kirkop, Luqa, Marsascala, Marsaxlokk, Mqabba, Paola, Qrendi, Safi, Santa Luċija, Senglea, Siġġiewi, Tarxien, Vittoriosa, Xgħajra, Żabbar, Żejtun, Żurrieq.
Frequently asked questions
How many active Maltese properties qualify for the The Residence Programme (TRP) today?
Darscover currently tracks 7,863 active sale listings and 44,617 active rentals at or above the The Residence Programme (TRP) threshold. The catalog is updated continuously as agents add and update listings.
What is the cheapest property that qualifies for the The Residence Programme (TRP)?
The lowest-priced active listing that meets the The Residence Programme (TRP) threshold is currently €220,000. Browse the qualifying-properties section above for the full list.
Who is eligible for the The Residence Programme (TRP)?
Open to EU, EEA, and Swiss nationals not benefitting from any other Maltese tax programme.
What tax rate applies under the The Residence Programme (TRP)?
Beneficiaries pay a flat 15% on remitted foreign-source income. Income kept abroad and not remitted to Malta is generally not subject to Maltese tax under the remittance basis.
Where is the official Maltese government source for the The Residence Programme (TRP)?
The official source is https://cfr.gov.mt/en/individuals/Pages/The-Residence-Programme.aspx. Always verify the current published criteria there before making an investment decision; programme rules change.
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.
