Malta•EuropeNomad Residence Permit
At a Glance
Processing Time
30 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
Residence permit for remote workers and digital nomads. Allows working for foreign employers while residing in Malta.
The Nomad Residence Permit enables location-independent workers and digital nomads to legally reside in Malta while maintaining employment with foreign employers or conducting business abroad. This permit is designed specifically for the growing remote work community and offers a cost-effective way to establish residency in Malta.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Income
42,000 EUR
per year
Excluded Nationalities
Citizens of the following countries are not eligible: AF, IR, IQ, KP, SY, SO, YE, LY, SS, SD, RU, BY
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Copy of all pages including blank pages
Proof of remote work
Employment contract, client agreement, or business ownership documentation
Proof of income
Last 3 months of bank statements showing regular remote income
Police conduct certificate
Original certificate from country of origin, less than 6 months old
Proof of accommodation
Rental contract, property booking, or accommodation confirmation
Health insurance
Comprehensive health insurance valid for entire stay
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Advantages
- Affordable fee (EUR 300)
- Supports remote work lifestyle
- Flexible employment requirements
- Fast processing (30 days)
- Legal residence while working remotely
Considerations
- No dependents allowed
- No pathway to permanent residence
- Limited to 1 year duration
- Requires proof of foreign income source
- Non-refundable application fee
Application Process
Verify eligibility
Confirm you work remotely for foreign employer or own foreign-registered business
Prepare documentation
Gather passport, employment contract, proof of income, accommodation booking
Submit online application
Complete application at nomad.residencymalta.gov.mt
Transfer application fee
Pay EUR 300 non-refundable fee via bank transfer
Background checks
Residency Malta conducts security and due diligence checks
Await approval
Processing takes 30 working days from receipt of payment
Application Forms
Nomad Residence Permit Application
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