The Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP), administered under Legal Notice 121 of 2021 by the Residency Malta Agency, is one of Europe's most established and secure residency pathways. Situated in the heart of the Mediterranean, Malta is an English-speaking European Union and Schengen Area member state known for its political stability, advanced healthcare infrastructure, British-aligned legal framework, and booming financial economy. Holding a Maltese Permanent Residence Certificate grants non-EU investors and their families lifetime right of abode in Europe.
The MPRP is unique among European residency programs because it grants permanent residency from day one without requiring ongoing physical presence. There are zero mandatory stay requirements: you are not required to reside in Malta to maintain your permanent status. Cardholders enjoy unrestricted visa-free mobility across all 29 European Schengen member states, allowing seamless travel for business meetings, conferences, and family vacations.
Flexible Property Rental or Purchase Options
The Malta Permanent Residence Programme offers exceptional financial flexibility by allowing applicants to choose between purchasing or leasing real estate. Under the property purchase option, applicants acquire real estate valued at a minimum of €350,000 EUR (or €300,000 EUR in South Malta or Gozo) and pay a government contribution of €28,000 EUR. Alternatively, investors can choose the property rental option, leasing a residential property for at least €12,000 EUR per year (or €10,000 EUR in South Malta/Gozo) and paying a government contribution of €58,000 EUR.
Both options require a mandatory €2,000 EUR donation to a registered local philanthropic NGO and payment of standard government administrative fees. Applicants must demonstrate capital assets of at least €500,000 EUR (of which a minimum of €150,000 EUR must be in liquid financial assets). Once approved, the permanent residence certificate is issued for life, with physical biometric residence cards renewed every 5 years.
Four Generations Covered in One Application
A standout feature of the Malta program is its unprecedented four-generation family inclusion framework. Under a single investment, the primary applicant can sponsor their legal spouse, dependent unmarried children of any age, dependent parents of both the main applicant and spouse, and dependent grandparents. This makes Malta the single most inclusive family residency program in the European Union, providing complete generational security under one legal file.
Malta operates under the remittance basis of taxation for non-domiciled residents: foreign-sourced income not remitted into Malta is 100% tax-free, with zero worldwide wealth, inheritance, or estate taxes. English is an official language, making daily life, banking, and education completely seamless. Children benefit from direct access to premier British-curriculum international academies and the University of Malta. Sharif Group manages your file through authorized Maltese representatives, overseeing document preparation, due diligence, and biometric card issuance.
