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The Malta Permanent Residence Programme grants permanent residence to eligible third-country nationals who meet property, contribution, donation, asset and due-diligence conditions through a licensed agent.
Outcome
Permanent residence
Property
Qualifying lease or purchase
Filing
Licensed-agent only
Citizenship
Not included
Overview
MPRP is permanent residence, not citizenship.
Applicants choose qualifying rented or purchased housing and must meet the published contribution, fee, donation and asset requirements.
Residency Malta applies multi-tier due diligence to applicants and connected persons.
2 draft route records in Malta
Malta Permanent Residence Programme
Permanent residence in Malta for eligible third-country nationals who satisfy the property, contribution, donation, asset and due-diligence requirements.
Research cutoff 2026-09-21 · 2 source references · review pending
Malta Citizenship by Naturalisation on the Basis of Merit
Discretionary Maltese naturalisation for a person whose exceptional service, contribution or interest is judged to benefit Malta or humanity.
Research cutoff 2026-09-21 · 2 source references · review pending
Physical presence note
Maintain qualifying property for the required period and a residential property thereafter; check card-renewal and absence rules separately.
PR & naturalization
MPRP grants permanent residence. Citizenship is a separate legal process and is not promised by the program.
Tax note
Maltese residence status does not by itself settle domicile, remittance-basis or treaty questions. Tax advice is given only by a qualified tax professional.
Documents note
Expect police, civil, health, property, asset, source-of-funds and family documentation.
Frequently asked
Is MPRP citizenship?
No. Residency Malta expressly describes it as permanent residence and distinguishes it from citizenship provisions.
Can I apply directly?
No. Applications are submitted through a licensed agent.