Malta Permanent Residence Programme

A structured, executive residence pathway

RightStep guides eligible applicants through the Malta Permanent Residence Programme with clarity, discretion and dedicated legal support.

Programme Overview

What is the MPRP?

The Malta Permanent Residence Programme is a residence-by-investment pathway for individuals and families seeking a stable, reputable base in Malta. It combines a qualifying property arrangement with a government contribution and offers permanent residence status for the main applicant and eligible family members.

  • Permanent residence for you and your family
  • Rent or purchase property options
  • Structured contribution & due-diligence process
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Eligibility

The main applicant should be able to demonstrate:

  • Stable and regular source of income
  • Qualifying capital assets
  • Clean background & successful due diligence
  • Non-EU / non-EEA / non-Swiss nationality

Family Members

The programme can include eligible dependants:

  • Spouse / partner
  • Dependent children
  • Dependent parents / grandparents

Exact eligibility of each dependant is confirmed during consultation.

Property Requirements

Qualifying property

Applicants choose between purchasing or renting a qualifying property in Malta, held for the required minimum period. Minimum values differ by region.

Purchase

Acquire a qualifying residential property above the minimum threshold applicable to its region and retain it for the required period.

Lease

Rent a qualifying residential property above the minimum annual threshold applicable to its region for the required period.

Current financial thresholds, contributions and rules are set by the Maltese authorities and are shared in detail during your private consultation.

Application Journey

From enquiry to residence, step by step

  1. 1

    Initial Consultation

    Understand your goals and confirm suitability.

  2. 2

    Document Preparation

    We guide the collection and certification of documents.

  3. 3

    Due Diligence

    Background and eligibility checks are completed.

  1. 4

    Approval in Principle

    Receive the initial approval and proceed with contributions.

  2. 5

    Property & Contribution

    Finalise qualifying property and required payments.

  3. 6

    Residence Certificate

    Permanent residence status is issued to you and your family.

Legal Support

Backed by a Maltese lawyer relationship

Our MPRP guidance is supported through our relationship with a Maltese lawyer. The associated certificate and wording are displayed using only the exact wording authorised by the lawyer.

RightStep Education & Visa Consultant is an independent consultancy. It is not a Maltese government authority, and does not represent itself as one.

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FAQs

Frequently asked questions

Non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals who can demonstrate a stable income and qualifying capital assets, and who pass due diligence. Exact criteria are confirmed in consultation.

Yes — a spouse/partner, dependent children and, in many cases, dependent parents or grandparents may be included, subject to eligibility.

No. You may either purchase or rent a qualifying property in Malta, held for the required minimum period.

No. RightStep is an independent education & visa consultancy. We provide guidance and work with a Maltese lawyer; we are not a Maltese government authority.

Book MPRP Consultation

Discuss your MPRP journey in confidence

Schedule a private consultation with our team — in person or by video call.