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Citizenship by Merit (formerly Exceptional Investor Naturalisation)
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Citizenship by Merit (formerly Exceptional Investor Naturalisation)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Maltese citizenship granted to individuals whose exceptional contributions in science, innovation, culture, entrepreneurship, or philanthropy are of exceptional interest to Malta, replacing the former investment-based naturalization programme.

ValidityIndefinite
Processing12-24+ months
CostFree
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EU Blue Card (Karta Blu tal-UE)
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EU Blue Card (Karta Blu tal-UE)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Combined work and residence permit for highly qualified non-EU nationals with advanced professional qualifications and a high-salary job offer, valid up to two years.

Validity3 months
ProcessingVaries
Cost150 EUR
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EU Long-Term Residence Status
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EU Long-Term Residence Status

ValidityIndefinite (residence permit issued for 5-year periods)
Processing6-12 months
CostFree
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Family Reunification Permit – Minor Child
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Family Reunification Permit – Minor Child

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Residence permit for unmarried minor children (under 18, including adopted) of a third-country national legally residing in Malta for at least one year.

ValidityVaries (Renewable annually with sponsor's continued residence)
ProcessingVaries
Cost150 EUR
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Family Reunification Permit – Spouse
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Family Reunification Permit – Spouse

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Residence permit for the spouse of a third-country national legally residing in Malta for at least one year, requiring the sponsor to be at least 21 and in a monogamous marriage.

ValidityVaries (Renewable annually with sponsor's continued residence)
ProcessingVaries
Cost150 EUR
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GRP β€” Malta Global Residency Programme (GRP)
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GRP β€” Malta Global Residency Programme (GRP)

Malta special tax status for non-EU nationals granting a 15% flat rate on foreign income remitted to Malta, with a EUR 15,000 annual minimum tax.

ValidityIndefinite while qualifying conditions are met (annual renewal of residence card)
ProcessingVaries
Cost6000 EUR
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Intra-Corporate Transfer – Manager (ICT)
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Intra-Corporate Transfer – Manager (ICT)

Permits managers of multinational companies to transfer from a non-EU branch to a Maltese entity for up to three years without labour market testing.

Validity3 years
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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Intra-Corporate Transfer – Specialist (ICT)
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Intra-Corporate Transfer – Specialist (ICT)

Allows specialist employees with expert knowledge to transfer from a non-EU company branch to Malta for up to three years.

Validity3 years
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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KEI β€” Key Employee Initiative (KEI)
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KEI β€” Key Employee Initiative (KEI)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Fast-track employment permit for third-country nationals offered managerial or highly technical roles, with expedited processing times.

ValidityVaries (Renewable annually with continued employment)
ProcessingVaries
Cost600 EUR
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MPRP β€” Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP – Golden Visa)
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MPRP β€” Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP – Golden Visa)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Permanent residency for non-EU nationals via €350k+ property (or €12k/yr rent), €40k admin fee, €28k–€58k government contribution and €2k NGO donation; 5-year card, renewable.

Validity5 years
ProcessingVaries
Cost40000 EUR
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MRP β€” Malta Retirement Programme (MRP)
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MRP β€” Malta Retirement Programme (MRP)

Residence programme for EU and non-EU retirees whose pension constitutes at least 75% of total income, offering 15% flat tax on foreign pension income with €7,500 minimum annual tax.

ValidityVaries (Lifetime residence status)
ProcessingVaries
Cost75000 EUR
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MSRP β€” Malta Startup Residence Programme (MSRP)
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MSRP β€” Malta Startup Residence Programme (MSRP)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Three-year Malta residence permit for non-EU startup founders, co-founders and core employees, renewable for a further five years.

Validity3 years
ProcessingVaries
Cost750 EUR
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Malta Ordinary Residence (EU Nationals)
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Malta Ordinary Residence (EU Nationals)

Standard residence status for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens living in Malta 183+ days per year, requiring €14,000+ available funds and full taxation on Malta-sourced income.

ValidityVaries (Lifetime residence status)
ProcessingVaries
Cost75000 EUR
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NRP β€” Nomad Residence Permit (NRP – Digital Nomad Visa)
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NRP β€” Nomad Residence Permit (NRP – Digital Nomad Visa)

Live in Malta as a non-EU remote worker earning €42,000+ a year from foreign employers or clients, with a 1-year permit renewable up to 4 years.

Validity1 year
Processing1 month
Cost300 EUR
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National Long-Stay Visa (Type D) β€” Diplomatic/Official
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National Long-Stay Visa (Type D) β€” Diplomatic/Official

For diplomatic and official passport holders assigned to Malta.

Validityvaries
Processing10 days
CostFree
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National Long-Stay Visa (Type D) β€” Religious Worker
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National Long-Stay Visa (Type D) β€” Religious Worker

For individuals invited by a registered religious organization in Malta.

Validity1 year
Processing1-2 months
Cost150 EUR
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National Long-Stay Visa (Volunteer)
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National Long-Stay Visa (Volunteer)

For non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals, Malta provides a pathway for volunteers to enter and reside in the country through the National Long-Stay Visa (Type D). This visa serves as an entry authorization for individuals participating in recognized voluntary service schemes.

Validity1 year
Processing1-2 months
Cost100 EUR
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Permanent Residence – EU/EEA Nationals
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Permanent Residence – EU/EEA Nationals

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Permanent residence document for EU/EEA citizens who have continuously and legally resided in Malta for five years, granting the right to live indefinitely.

ValidityVaries (Lifetime residence status)
ProcessingVaries
Cost75000 EUR
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Researcher Residence Permit
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Researcher Residence Permit

ValidityDuration of the hosting agreement
Processing2-3 months
CostFree
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SEI β€” Specialist Employee Initiative (SEI)
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SEI β€” Specialist Employee Initiative (SEI)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Fast-track permit for highly skilled third-country nationals with relevant qualifications filling specialist positions in Malta.

ValidityVaries (Renewable annually with continued employment)
ProcessingVaries
Cost600 EUR
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Schengen-C β€” Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C)
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Schengen-C β€” Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C)

Uniform visa for tourism, business, or short-term visits up to 90 days.

Validity3 months
Processing15 days
Cost90 EUR
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Seasonal Worker Permit
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Seasonal Worker Permit

Short-term employment authorization for temporary or seasonal work assignments in Malta, typically lasting under three months.

Validity9 months
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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Self-Employed Worker Permit (ETC Employment Licence)
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Self-Employed Worker Permit (ETC Employment Licence)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Employment licence and residence permit for third-country nationals operating their own business or practising a profession in Malta.

Validity1 year
ProcessingVaries
Cost280.5 EUR
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Single Permit (Permess Uniku)
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Single Permit (Permess Uniku)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Combined work and residence authorization for third-country nationals employed by a Maltese employer, valid for a defined period and renewable.

ValidityVaries (Renewable annually while employed)
ProcessingVaries
Cost600 EUR
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Student Residence Permit
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Student Residence Permit

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Residence permit for third-country nationals enrolled full-time in higher education (MQF level 5+) at a licensed Maltese institution, with limited part-time work rights of 20 hours per week.

ValidityVaries (Renewable annually with sponsor's continued residence)
ProcessingVaries
Cost150 EUR
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TRP β€” Malta Tax Residence Programme (TRP)
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TRP β€” Malta Tax Residence Programme (TRP)

Special tax-residence status for EU/EEA/Swiss nationals with qualifying Malta property β€” 15% flat tax on foreign income remitted, €15,000 minimum annual tax, €6,000 admin fee.

ValidityIndefinite β€” special tax status is ongoing while conditions are met; no renewal of the status itself, though EU/EEA/Swiss residence rights are administered via IdentitΓ 
ProcessingVaries
Cost6000 EUR
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Type A β€” Airport Transit Visa (Type A)
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Type A β€” Airport Transit Visa (Type A)

Permits transit through Malta International Airport's international zone without entering the territory, required for nationals of specific countries.

ValidityOnly valid for the international transit area
Processing1-15 days
Cost90 EUR
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Type D β€” Employment Visa
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Type D β€” Employment Visa

Long-stay work visa for third-country nationals with confirmed employment offer from a Maltese employer. Gateway to permanent residence.

ValidityVaries (Renewable annually with continued employment)
ProcessingVaries
Cost150 EUR
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Working Holiday Visa – Australia
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Working Holiday Visa – Australia

One-year multiple-entry visa for Australian citizens aged 18–25 to live, travel, and work in Malta under a bilateral youth mobility agreement.

ValidityVaries (Specific duration depends on bilateral agreement with applicant's country)
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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eResidence Document (EU/EEA Registration Certificate)
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eResidence Document (EU/EEA Registration Certificate)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Mandatory registration certificate for EU/EEA/Swiss nationals staying in Malta beyond three months, serving as identity documentation.

Validity5 years
Processing2-7 days
CostFree
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