Malta Golden Visa: The Permanent Residence Programme
Malta's Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP) offers residency, not citizenship, through a combination of a government contribution, an NGO donation, and a qualifying property purchase or rental. Malta's separate citizenship-by-investment scheme was struck down by the EU's top court in 2025 and is now closed.
At a glance
- Government contribution
- €37,000 — non-refundable
- NGO donation
- €2,000 — to a Maltese non-governmental organization
- Property purchase
- €375,000 — or rental of at least €14,000/year
- Grants
- Residency only — not citizenship — Malta's citizenship-by-investment scheme was struck down by the EU's top court in 2025 and is closed
Eligibility
- €37,000, non-refundable. Required
- €2,000 to an approved Maltese non-governmental organization. Required
- Purchase (€375,000 minimum) or rental (€14,000/year minimum). Required
- And standard health-insurance coverage. Required
How it works
Secure qualifying property
Purchase or rental meeting the minimum threshold.
Make the government contribution and NGO donation
As part of the application.
Submit your application
Through Malta's Residency Malta Agency.
Receive your residency status
This is a residency outcome, not a citizenship track.
Malta separately introduced a new merit-based citizenship framework in 2025, evaluating applicants on contributions to science, business, the arts, sport, or philanthropy rather than a fixed investment figure — it's a genuinely different, qualitative process from the closed investment scheme, not something the MPRP feeds into.
Why work with BIZ TRP
Malta is often confused for its former citizenship-by-investment program — we're upfront that the MPRP is a residency route, not a citizenship shortcut.
- Honest positioning. We're clear that the MPRP grants residency, not citizenship, before you commit any funds.
- Application preparation. We prepare and check your government-contribution, donation, and property documentation.
- Property coordination. We coordinate with local agents on the qualifying purchase or rental.
Common questions
Does the MPRP lead to citizenship?
No — it grants permanent residency only. Malta's separate citizenship-by-investment scheme was struck down by the EU's top court in 2025 and is now closed.
Can I rent instead of buying property?
Yes — a qualifying rental of at least €14,000/year satisfies the property requirement, as an alternative to a €375,000 purchase.
Is there still any route to Maltese citizenship?
Malta introduced a merit-based citizenship framework in 2025, but it's qualitative — evaluating contributions to science, business, the arts, sport, or philanthropy — rather than a fixed-investment product, and it isn't reached through the MPRP.
Considering Malta's residency programme?
We'll walk through what the MPRP actually offers and confirm it fits what you're trying to achieve.
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