As one of Europe’s most business-friendly destinations, Malta combines a sturdy financial sector with a welcoming regulatory environment. Whether you’re looking to establish a company, invest in property, or relocate for a Mediterranean lifestyle, Malta provides an attractive, stable environment for growth.
Malta has so much to offer. There are several residency and citizenship options. Malta’s Permanent Residency by Investment (RBI) program permits the holder to permanent residency by making a three-part investment including in real estate and government contribution.
Malta’s tax-friendly policies attract investors and business owners of high-standing. Foreign income is tax-free if it’s not brought into the country, and non-residents don’t pay taxes on inheritance, wealth, or certain investments. There is also no property tax in Malta.
The Malta Permanent Residence Program (MPRP) allows you to obtain permanent residency by making investments, such as buying or renting property, donating to the government, and making a charity donation.
You don’t have to live in Malta full-time to keep your residency. The program also covers up to five generations, which includes the main applicant, their spouse, dependent children up to 29 years of age, parents, and grandparents and main applicant’s future grandchildren.
The residence permit also allows visa-free travel across the Schengen Area for up to 90 days in any 180-day period
The Malta Global Residence Program provides residency and a special tax status to non-EU/EEA nationals with low tax on foreign income. To qualify, you need to earn at least €100,000 a year, be financially independent, and buy or rent property in Malta that meet specific criteria.
Malta Digital Nomad Visa
The Malta Digital Nomad Visa allows remote workers to live in Malta while working for a company outside the country.
Malta Retirement Program
The Malta Retirement Program is a special tax status for retirees from both inside and outside the EU, EEA, and Switzerland.
The property you buy cannot be rented out or sub-leased during the 5-year period. There is also a non-refundable administrative fee of €60,000 and dependents are €7,500 additional each.
The property you buy cannot be rented out or sub-leased during the 5-year period. There is also a non-refundable administrative fee of €60,000 and dependents are €7,500 additional each.
GCS guides you from consultation to visa approval — handling program selection, paperwork, and communication with authorities — while supporting you through renewals and residency or citizenship transitions.
We learn about your goals, motivations, and timeline.
We match you with the most strategic option based on your profile.
We organize your file with precision and submit your application. No more confusing paperwork!
We manage communication with relevant authorities, so you don’t have to. You are kept updated through every stage.
Your visa is granted! Next step: We can help with renewal or transition to permanent residency or citizenship.
The Malta Citizenship by Naturalization for Exceptional Services (CES) allows individuals to gain Maltese citizenship through major economic contributions and investments. Applicants must contribute to the government, buy or rent property, and donate to approved Maltese charities. The program includes a thorough 4-step due diligence check, which makes it a secure and trusted option for those who want EU citizenship.
Minimum €750,000 (12-month residency) or €600,000 (36-month residency) for the main applicant. Additional €50,000 per dependent.
Lease a property for at least €16,000/year for 5 years (cannot be sublet). Or purchase a property worth at least €700,000 to keep for 5 years (cannot be rented).
Donate €10,000 to a registered sport, cultural, scientific, philanthropic, welfare, or artistic NGO approved by the Community Malta Agency (CMA).
The programme has no strict minimum stay requirement, meaning you are not required to live in Malta for a set number of days each year. However, spending around 14 to 21 days per year in Malta is recommended.
The Maltese Residence Permit under the MPRP is valid for five years, after which it can be renewed indefinitely for the same period, as long as the applicants continue to comply with the program requirements.
The expected fees for this investment route of leasing or renting a property in Malta are as follows:
This brings the total expected investment fee to €142,000. Note that the administrative fee of €60,000 is separate.
The processing time for the Malta Residency by investment program usually takes up to 12 months. This includes time for biometrics in Malta and the validation of submitted documents, as per the requirements of the competent Maltese authorities.
No, the Malta Citizenship by Investment (MEIN) program has been discontinued, and no new applications are being accepted. On April 29, the European Court of Justice ruled that Malta’s program, which offered citizenship in return for financial investment, failed to create a genuine connection to the country as required under EU law.
Whether you’re seeking second citizenship or residency, planning a relocation, or building a cross-border mobility strategy, we’ll help you take the next step.
