Malta

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Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP) · Valletta · Southern Europe

The MPRP grants direct permanent residence through a mix of government contribution, property, and donation. It remains one of the few EU programs offering permanent status from the outset.

From

€375,000

Processing

4–6 months

Minimum stay

No minimum stay

Citizenship

Permanent residence for life; citizenship route separate

Investment routes

Property purchase

Plus government contribution and donation

€375,000

Property lease

Alternative to purchase, with higher contribution

€14,000/yr

Government contribution

Reduced when purchasing property

€30,000+

Charitable donation

To a registered Maltese NGO

€2,000

Key benefits

Permanent residence granted from the start
Schengen free movement
Up to four generations on one application
English-speaking, stable EU jurisdiction

Legal framework

Framework updated: 2025

Malta Permanent Residence Programme Regulations (S.L. 217.26), updated 2025. Combines a government contribution, a qualifying property (purchase or lease), and a charitable donation. The separate citizenship-by-naturalisation scheme is under EU scrutiny following the April 2025 CJEU ruling.

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