Malta•EuropeGlobal Residence Programme (GRP)
At a Glance
Processing Time
28-42 days
Application Fee
300 EUR
Stay Duration
1 year
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Tax incentive programme for individuals relocating to Malta. Offers special tax status for non-Maltese residents.
The Global Residence Programme (GRP) offers tax advantages to individuals relocating to Malta who were not previously resident there. It provides special tax treatment on foreign-sourced income for up to 4 years.
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Requirements
Language
English
Intermediate
Maltese
Intermediate
Excluded Nationalities
Citizens of the following countries are not eligible: AT, BE, BG, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GR, HR, HU, IE, IT, LT, LU, LV, MT, NL, PL, PT, RO, SE, SI, SK, IS, LI, NO, CH
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Copy of all pages
Proof of non-Maltese residency
Confirmation not resident in Malta past 10 years
Accommodation agreement
Rental or property purchase agreement
Financial documentation
Bank statements, proof of income
Employment contract
If applicable, proof of employment
OptionalTax residency certificate
From country of previous residence
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Advantages
- Special tax regime on foreign income
- 15% flat rate on foreign-sourced income
- Renewable for up to 4 years total
- Favorable for expats and retirees
- No inheritance tax
Considerations
- Limited to 4-year period
- Must be non-Maltese resident
- Malta-sourced income still taxed normally
- Requires property in Malta
- Annual declarations required
Application Process
Verify non-residency
Confirm you have not been resident in Malta for past 10 years
Arrange accommodation
Rent or purchase property in Malta
Prepare documents
Gather passport, financial proof, accommodation agreement
Register for tax purposes
Obtain Maltese tax ID (NIF)
Submit GRP application
File through CFR (Commissioner for Revenue)
Pay application fee
Pay EUR 300
Await approval
Processing takes 4-6 weeks
Application Forms
Global Residence Programme Application
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