Find Out if You Qualify for the Malta Permanent Residency Programme
The Malta MPRP is one of Europe’s most direct routes to permanent residency — granting immediate, lifetime residency rights from day one, with no minimum stay requirement and full Schengen Area access.
The program was updated in 2025 with revised asset thresholds and contribution structures, so use this short test to confirm you meet the current criteria before taking the next step.
Who Can Apply for the Malta MPRP?
The program is open to non-EU, non-EEA nationals who can demonstrate the required asset base, make a qualifying property investment, and meet a clean personal profile. Here’s what Malta requires:
- Nationality — Open to all non-EU and non-EEA nationals aged 18 or over with no ties to sanctioned countries.
- Asset threshold — You must demonstrate either: assets of at least €500,000 with a minimum of €150,000 held in financial assets, or assets of at least €650,000 with a minimum of €75,000 in financial assets.
- Property investment — You must either purchase a property in Malta for a minimum of €375,000, or lease one for a minimum of €14,000 per year. Both options must be maintained for at least five years.
- Government contribution — A non-refundable contribution of €30,000 if purchasing property, or €60,000 if renting, plus €10,000 per additional dependent.
- Charitable donation — A mandatory €2,000 donation to a registered Maltese NGO.
- Clean criminal record — A clear background check for the main applicant and all included family members.
- Health insurance — A valid policy with EU-wide coverage for the applicant and all dependents.
- Family members — Spouse, dependent children, and dependent parents can be included in the application.
Not sure whether your asset profile or property route meets the current thresholds?
The test below will tell you in under two minutes.