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ARTICLE · 25 JUNE 2026

Malta Golden Visa

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The Malta Golden Visa Programme, officially known as the Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP), offers non-EU nationals and their families a pathway to permanent residence in Malta through property investment and government contributions. This comprehensive guide examines the eligibility criteria, investment requirements, application process, and the extensive benefits of obtaining permanent residence status in Malta, including the right to live, work, and travel freely within the Schengen Area.

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Antoine Salib Haig
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The Malta Golden Visa Programme officially known as the Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP) allows eligible Non-EU nationals and their families to obtain permanent residence in Malta through a rental or purchase of property and payment of government fees. The Malta Golden Visa is governed by the Malta Permanent Residence Programme Regulations (Subsidiary Legislation 217.26) and is designed exclusively for non-EU, non-EEA and non-Swiss nationals seeking the right to reside, settle and remain in Malta indefinitely.

The Malta Golden Visa replaced the earlier Malta Residence and Visa Programme (MRVP). The programme is administered by the Residency Malta Agency, the government body responsible for processing applications and issuing residence certificates under the Malta Golden Visa programme.

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