Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP) 2026: Requirements, Costs & Timeline

The Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP) remains one of Europe's most established residence-by-investment frameworks, offering non-EU, non-EEA and non-Swiss nationals a lawful and permanent route to reside in Malta. The programme requires applicants to purchase or rent qualifying residential property in Malta and make mandatory government payments totalling €99,000, in addition to meeting the prescribed eligibility and due diligence requirements. Following the amendments introduced by Legal Notice 146 of 2025, the programme's structure, fee regime and processing pathway have changed materially. This article sets out the current legal and practical framework applicants should understand before proceeding.