Malta — Golden Visa (MPRP Residency by Investment)
Active in 2026. Malta Permanent Residence Programme: government contribution from EUR 28,000, plus qualifying property from EUR 300,000. Grants EU residency, not citizenship.
About the Golden Visa (MPRP Residency by Investment)
Active in 2026. Malta Permanent Residence Programme: government contribution from EUR 28,000, plus qualifying property from EUR 300,000. Grants EU residency, not citizenship. ICS consultants help you determine whether this category is the right fit for your profile, and manage every stage of the application on your behalf.
Eligibility Information
- Golden Visa (MPRP): make a government contribution of EUR 28,000-58,000 depending on route, plus qualifying property.
- Purchase property worth EUR 300,000+ (South Malta/Gozo) or EUR 350,000+ (elsewhere), or meet minimum rental thresholds.
- Pass due-diligence, background and source-of-funds checks.
- Hold a clean criminal record with no visa refusals from major countries.
- Include eligible dependents if desired.
Required Documents
Application Process
- Free consultation and eligibility review with ICS
- Golden Visa (MPRP) route selection: property purchase or rental
- Source-of-funds documentation and due diligence preparation
- Government contribution and property investment
- Government due-diligence and processing (typically 4-6 months)
- Residency approval — citizenship only possible later via merit-based naturalisation, not by fixed investment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Malta Golden Visa (MPRP Residency by Investment)?
Active in 2026. Malta Permanent Residence Programme: government contribution from EUR 28,000, plus qualifying property from EUR 300,000. Grants EU residency, not citizenship. ICS consultants help determine whether this category fits your profile and manage every stage of the application on your behalf.
Who is eligible for the Golden Visa (MPRP Residency by Investment)?
General requirements typically include: Golden Visa (MPRP): make a government contribution of EUR 28,000-58,000 depending on route, plus qualifying property.; Purchase property worth EUR 300,000+ (South Malta/Gozo) or EUR 350,000+ (elsewhere), or meet minimum rental thresholds.; Pass due-diligence, background and source-of-funds checks.; Hold a clean criminal record with no visa refusals from major countries.; Include eligible dependents if desired.. Eligibility depends on your individual circumstances — ICS offers a free assessment against the current requirements.
What documents do I need for the Golden Visa (MPRP Residency by Investment)?
Commonly required documents include: Valid passport, Proof of funds / source of wealth, Police clearance certificate, Birth/marriage certificates for dependents, Property purchase/rental agreement, Passport-size photographs. Exact document requirements can vary by case, so confirm your specific list with an ICS consultant before applying.
What is the application process for the Golden Visa (MPRP Residency by Investment)?
In general: Free consultation and eligibility review with ICS; then Golden Visa (MPRP) route selection: property purchase or rental; then Source-of-funds documentation and due diligence preparation; then Government contribution and property investment; then Government due-diligence and processing (typically 4-6 months); then Residency approval — citizenship only possible later via merit-based naturalisation, not by fixed investment. Processing times and exact steps can change — ICS manages this process directly with clients so nothing gets missed.
Is the Golden Visa (MPRP Residency by Investment) currently open for applications?
As of the last update to this page, this program is active and accepting applications. Requirements and processing times can change, so always confirm current status with ICS or the relevant government authority before applying.