How much money do you need to get residency in Malta?

Requirements of the Malta Permanent Residence Programme A property purchase of EUR 375,000 or a lease of EUR 14,000 per annum for a minimum of five years. A contribution of EUR 37,000 to the Maltese economy for a property that is purchased or leased.

Financially Independent Person Visa (Malta) — WhereCaniMove

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Financially Independent Person Visa

MaltaPassive Income Visahigh confidence

Malta's residence for financially independent persons requires proof of stable passive income and accommodation in Malta. No local employment permitted.

Investment

$2,500/month minimum income

Processing

3 months

Min stay

90 days/year

Tax rate

15%

How popular is this programme?

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Interest

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Demand score13/100

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Key Details

Min income$2,500/mo

Leads to PR—

Citizenship path5 years

Dual citizenshipYes

Remote work—

Healthcare includedNo

Crypto accepted—

Same-sex recognised—

RenewableYes

Stay Requirements

Malta requires not spending >183 days in any other single country; ~90 days in Malta commonly expected but not a hard published figure. Range 90-183.

low confidence

Highlights

Requires stable passive income
Pathway to citizenship after 5 years
No local employment required
Attractive Mediterranean location
Flexible residency options

The catch

Real presence required. Expect roughly 90 days a year in-country to keep the status.
Stays temporary. There's no built-in path to permanent residence — you'd need another route to settle for good.

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