Destinations
Malta
Malta’s citizenship-by-investment programme ended after the EU Court of Justice ruled against it in April 2025; the passport can no longer be obtained through a set investment. What remains is the Malta Permanent Residence Programme, an active EU residence route with no minimum-stay requirement.
Key facts
- From
- €70 000≈ $100 926 — estimated total, family of four, fees included
- Processing time
- 12–18 months
- Physical presence
- None. There is no minimum-stay requirement. The permit gives Schengen access for 90 days in any 180.
Tax at a glance
- Permanent residence does not by itself create Maltese tax residence
- Malta taxes residents on income arising in Malta and on foreign income remitted to Malta, under a remittance basis
- No wealth tax; verify your own position with a Maltese adviser before relying on any regime
Frequently asked questions
Can I still buy Maltese citizenship?
No. The citizenship-by-investment programme was ruled unlawful by the EU Court of Justice on 29 April 2025 and repealed on 24 July 2025. A discretionary merit-based naturalisation remains, but it has no fixed investment amount and is not an investment programme.
What does the MPRP actually give me?
Permanent residence in Malta with Schengen access for 90 days in any 180, and no minimum-stay requirement. It is residence, not citizenship, and does not lead to a passport through any investment threshold.