MALTA RESIDENCE AND VISA PROGRAMME (MRVP)

Malta welcomes you with the highest quality of life, which a Mediterranean paradise can offer, under the best European standards for investors and their partners and family members.

WHY MALTA?

- Indefinite right to stay in Malta
- Visa-free travel within the Schengen area
- Lack of taxation for non-remitted foreign source income
- English is an official language
- There is no minimum stay requirement
- Good investment opportunity: rating of the Maltese bonds is „A”
- Financing option is available for the investment.

MAIN CONDITIONS

The Malta Residence and Visa Programme (MRVP) offers a solution for obtaining a EU member state’s residence permit with an investment into government bonds, property purchase or rental and a non-refundable contribution. The applicant must be a fit and proper person with no criminal record.

INVESTMENT OF €250,000

Main applicants are required to invest €250,000 for 5 years into Maltese government bonds or government bond funds.

OWNERSHIP OR RENTAL OF PROPERTY

The main applicant is required to purchase a residential property with a minimum value of €270,000 or lease a residential property with a minimum €10,000 p.a. rent.

CONTRIBUTION TO THE GOVERMENT

The applicant is required to pay a non-refundable contribution of €5,500 when the initial application is filed at the Malta Residence and Visa Agency. When the Letter of Approval in Principle is issued, the remaining balance of €24,500 is due.

HEALTH INSURANCE

A global health insurance policy which covers all EU countries is required with a medical expense cover amounting to €30,000 for each family member.

LGBT rights

Legislation allowing same-sex marriage was approved by the Maltese parliament in July 2017.