Malta (EU) Residency by InvestmentMalta (EU) Residency by InvestmentMalta (EU) Residency by Investment

Malta (EU) Residency by Investment

  • EU Permanent Residency in 3-4 months
  • Minimum investment from €330,000
  • Investments in Maltese stocks and shares with a 5-year investment term
  • Visa-free travel to 26 EU States (Schengen Zone)
  • Entire family qualifies including spouses, children, parents and grandparents
  • PR-card holders enjoy an easy work permit application process
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Malta Residency Program — the fast-track route to acquiring permanent residency for the entire family in the EU.

Obtain Maltese Permanent Residency in 3-4 months with visa-free access throughout the Schengen zone.

Malta Residency Benefits

The Malta Residency by Investment Program offers fast-track permanent residence, granting the right to reside and stay indefinitely in Malta (EU). As Malta is part of the Schengen Area Agreement, investors enjoy visa-free travel within the Schengen Zone, with no visa applications required before travel. Residence under this program requires a minimum €250,000 investment in Maltese stocks and shares for a period of 5 years, and a €30,000 non-refundable contribution with an additional property investment between €50,000-€320,000. Residency cards are issued for 5 years and are renewable indefinitely provided the investor maintains a Maltese address.

  • Malta Residency Benefits

    EU residency

    Permanent residency in 3-4 months.
  • Malta Residency Benefits

    Favourable tax system

    No tax on foreign income, no inheritance tax.
  • Malta Residency Benefits

    Visa-free travel

    Visa-free travel within the Schengen Zone for 90 days within any six-month period.
  • Malta Residency Benefits

    Entire family are eligible

    Spouses, children of any age as long as they are unwed and dependent, parents and grandparents.
  • Malta Residency Benefits

    No residence requirements

    Prior or after residency has been granted.
  • Malta Residency Benefits

    High standard of schooling

    Access to many prestigious universities at lower EU tuition fees.
  • Malta Residency Benefits

    Private health insurance

    €30,000 cover under medical insurance.
  • Malta Residency Benefits

    Easy work permit process

    PR-card holders have easy work permit process application.
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Visa-free travel to 26 European states

Schengen Area visa-free travel without visa restrictions. Malta Residency by Investment Program offers visa-free access within Shenghen Zone — get visa-free access to 26 EU states, including Switzerland, Luxemburg, Italy and Germany. Go on a last-minute business trip or take your family on a spontaneous holiday in Europe — open up Europe with Astons.

Visa-free travel to 26 European states
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Investment Requirements

from €330,000 — €600,000

The Malta Residency by Investment Program requires a complex investment for obtaining an EU residency. International investors are required to invest a minimum of €250,000 in Maltese stocks and shares. In addition, the investor must make a €30,000 non-refundable contribution and purchase or rent a residence on the island. The applicant and the dependents must be covered by the European Health Insurance Policy.

  • €250,000 Investment in stocks and shares

    Minimum investment in stocks and shares to be retained for a minimum period of 5 years.

  • €30,000 Non-refundable contribution

    A non-refundable contribution to the government.

  • €50,000 (5 years rent) / €320,000 (property acquisition)

    Cost of property acquisition from €50,000 to €320,000.

    • A property purchase of €320,000 (€270,000 in South Malta or Gozo). The property can be sold after 5 years, but you will be required to keep a lease for providing an address on the residence permit card.
      Or
    • A property lease of €12,000 per annum (€10,000 in South Malta or Gozo) for 5 years. The property cannot be rented out.

  • €1,500 - €2,000 5 yrs payment for Private health insurance

    Private health insurance policy

    • The applicant and his/her family should have valid medical insurance with a €30,000 coverage.
    • Annual insurance payment will total €300-€400 per individual.

Malta Residency Acquisition Process

Astons' focus is to provide a hassle-free and seamless service, assisting you with a residency application. We will guide you through the EU residency acquisition process with due diligence and care, ensuring that your application is submitted correctly and following up the application approval.

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3–4 days
Preparation
1
Talk to Astons Immigration Advisers

Astons immigration advisers will evaluate your personal circumstances and help you to select the most suitable program and real estate options.

In order to apply you must:
- be at least 18 years of age and a non-EU / Swiss national;
- have no previous criminal convictions;
- have health insurance, covering you and your dependents both within Malta and throughout all of the EU;
- have either an annual income of no less than €100,000 outside of Malta, or have in your possession a capital of no less than €500,000.
The main applicant may also add dependents to a residency application, including his/her spouse, dependent children, as well as parents or grandparents of the main applicant and their spouse/partner.

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2
Prepare Documents and Submit Biometrics

A detailed checklist will be provided, and you will be guided through the documents collection stage. Experienced immigration advisers will be preparing all the required documents along with the residency application, checking a scan of each document for compliance to ensure all requirements are met, including proof of investment documentation. While visiting Malta you will be required to submit biometrics.

3–4 days
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3
Submit Residency Application

The complete application, along with all supporting documentation, will be submitted to MRVA (Malta Residency and Visa Agency).

4
Processing of Application and Receipt Confirming Submission

Once approval of the application has been acquired, MRVA will send the confirmation of formal validity.

120 days
Investment
5
Complete the Investment

After the in-principle approval has been received, you will be required to complete the investment into Malta stocks and shares, sign a lease agreement or purchase a property, and purchase the health insurance.

Malta Residency Acquisition Process
6
Receive a Residence Permit

Applicants will receive a certificate valid indefinitely and a residence card valid for 5 years and renewable every 5-years.

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