Malta Residence-by-investment Program

The Malta Residence and Visa Program (MRVP) offers non-Maltese persons the possibility of acquiring an EU residence card which offers visa-free travel within the Schengen area.

Minimum requirements:

An investment in government bonds of EUR 250,000 to be retained for a minimum period of five years

A non-refundable government contribution of EUR 30,000 (EUR 5,500 of which is an advance government administrative fee)

A property purchase of EUR 320,000 (EUR 270,000 in South Malta or Gozo); or a property lease of EUR 12,000 per annum (EUR 10,000 in South Malta or Gozo)

Advantage of MRVP:

• EU residence card gives visa-free travel within Schengen area
• Right to reside indefinitely in Malta
• Five years’ permanent residence, renewable indefinitely
• Investment required only for first five years
• No residence requirement
• Family members can be included