Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP)
- 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.
- Family
- Spouse, dependent children, and dependent parents and grandparents. Adult dependants are added at 8,700 USD each.
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Limits and drawbacks
- This is permanent residence, not citizenship. Malta’s citizenship-by-investment programme ended after the CJEU ruling of 29 April 2025 and was repealed on 24 July 2025.
- The MPRP does not lead to citizenship through any investment threshold; the discretionary merit-based naturalisation that remains is a separate framework with no fixed amount.
- Beyond the qualifying property, the non-refundable outlay is substantial: a 42,500 USD contribution, 69,500 USD in administrative fees and a 2,300 USD donation.
- The published figures date from 2025; no 2026 revision was found, so amounts should be reconfirmed with the agency before applying.
What it gets you
- Permanent residence in an EU member state with no minimum-stay requirement
- Schengen access for 90 days in any 180
- One application covering up to three generations of the family