ARTICLE · 29 JANUARY 2025

Malta's Permanent Residence Programme: Key Changes Effective January 2025

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The Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP) was introduced in 2021, when it replaced the Malta Residence and Visa Programme (MRVP)...

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What is the Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP)?

The Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP) was introduced in 2021, when it replaced the Malta Residence and Visa Programme (MRVP). The MPRP is designed to grant permanent residency to non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals and their eligible family members. The programme aims to attract foreign investment while offering successful applicants the right to reside in Malta and access benefits such as visa-free travel within the Schengen Area.

As per Legal Notice 310 of 2024 published by the Maltese Government on 19 November 2024, the MPRP has undergone several key changes to the eligibility criteria and overall costs. MPRP. These amendments affect all MPRP applications from 1 January 2025.

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