Malta Golden Visa 2026: cost, routes & residency
A permanent-residency programme, distinct from Malta's citizenship route.
The Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP) grants EU permanent residency for a mix of a government contribution, a property purchase or lease, and a charitable donation — roughly €150,000 and up all-in. It is separate from Malta's citizenship-by-investment route, and gives residency, not a passport.
How the Malta Golden Visa works
A combination: a government contribution, a qualifying property (purchase or long lease), and a charitable donation, with the total depending on whether you buy or rent. It is a residency programme, not the (separate and far more expensive) Maltese citizenship-by-investment route.
Stay requirement and what it leads to
There is no minimum-stay requirement. The MPRP grants permanent residency directly, but it does not by itself lead to a Maltese passport — that runs through Malta's distinct citizenship-by-investment programme.
At a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Minimum investment | ~€150,000+ all-in |
| Main route | Contribution + property |
| Minimum stay | No minimum |
| Leads to | EU permanent residency |
| Where | EU |
Where it fits in a borderless plan
If your goal is the EU passport rather than residency, see our Malta citizenship-by-investment guide. A golden visa is a residency, not a passport. Pair it with a deliberate plan for where you are actually tax-resident and a self-custody plan for your Bitcoin. Compare every programme in our golden-visa guide, or go for a passport via investment or ancestry.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Malta Golden Visa cost?
The minimum investment is ~€150,000+ all-in. Contribution + property is the main route. Programmes change often, so confirm current thresholds before applying.
Does the Malta Golden Visa lead to citizenship?
It leads to eu permanent residency. A golden visa grants residency; a passport is a separate, longer process — see our golden-visa guide and the dual-citizenship guide.
What's the minimum stay for the Malta Golden Visa?
No minimum. Low-presence requirements are part of the appeal of most golden visas, but rules vary and change — verify the current position.
Official sources
Rules change — always confirm the current position with the primary authority:
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