Why choose Malta?

When considering countries for second residency, families have a number of core priorities. They look for a safe and stable jurisdiction, a good quality of life, educational opportunities for their children, access to healthcare and business prospects. Malta is an attractive proposition for those wishing to settle on the Islands.

• Stability and Safety
  Malta is a democratic country with a strong history of government stability. Malta ranks as one of the safest places in Europe, with a negligible crime rate.
• Education and Communication
  Malta’s education system is based on the British model and is highly regarded. English is one of the official languages and widely used in business and daily life.
• Lifestyle
  Malta enjoys an unhurried pace of life, 300 days of sunshine a year, cultural activities, and a rich culinary tradition.
• Healthcare and Connectivity
  Malta offers excellent public and private healthcare. Its central Mediterranean location ensures strong air, sea, and digital connectivity.
• Business and Economy
  Malta has a strong and diverse economy with key sectors including gaming, finance, aviation, and pharmaceuticals.

Eligibility

• be third country nationals, non-EEA and non-Swiss;
• not hail from sanctioned countries, announced from time to time by the Agency;
• not be beneficiaries under other pertinent regulations and schemes;
• be in receipt of stable and regular financial resources, sufficient to maintain themselves and their dependants, without recourse to Malta’s social assistance system;
• show they have capital assets of not less than €500,000, out of which €150,000 must be financial assets, or not less than €650,000 out of which €75,000 must be financial assets;
• be fit-and-proper individuals with a clean criminal record;
• not pose any potential threat to national security, public policy, public health or public interest.

Requirements

• submit an application via a Licensed Agent;
• pay a non-refundable administrative fee of €60,000;
• rent a property for a minimum of €14,000 annually; or purchase a property for a minimum value of €375,000;
• pay a Government contribution of €37,000;
• pay €7,500 for each adult dependant (excluding spouse);
• hold the qualifying property for a minimum period of five years, following which a residential property is required;
• make a donation of €2,000 to a local NGO;
• take out a health insurance policy to cover risks in Malta and other European countries;
• pay a residence card fee of €500 per person covering five years.