Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP): third-country nationals (non-EEA/non-Swiss) gain permanent residency from the outset, not a temporary route. Applicants must show capital assets of at least €500,000 (including €150,000 in financial assets) or €650,000 (including €75,000). Costs include a €60,000 non-refundable administrative fee, a government contribution of €37,000 (buying property) or €58,000 (renting), a €2,000 donation to a local NGO, and €7,500 per dependant, plus either purchasing property from €375,000 or renting from €14,000/year, held for 5 years. The MPRP does not lead directly to citizenship; Malta permits dual citizenship and recognises same-sex couples. No minimum stay is required.
Cost€60k admin fee + €37k-€58k gov contribution + €2k NGO donation, plus property (buy €375k or rent €14k/yr)