🇲🇹Malta
Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP)
Direct EU permanent residency in an English-speaking jurisdiction with favourable tax regime.
Required documents
- ·Proof of €500,000 net worth (€150k liquid)
- ·Property lease or purchase contract
- ·Health insurance covering EU-wide risks
- ·Police clearance from every country of residence
Things to know
- ·The 2025 reform also cut the fee for adult dependants (excluding spouse) from €10,000 to €7,500, and spouses and minor children now carry no separate contribution.
- ·Due diligence is heavy — expect 6–8 month processing.
- ·Card renewed every 5 years; status itself is permanent.
Apostille & legalization
Apostille routeApostille only — both United States and Malta are parties to the 1961 Hague Apostille Convention.
Documents that must be apostilled
- ·Police / criminal-record clearance
Bank statements, employment contracts, photos, passport copies and the application form itself do not need an apostille.
- Obtain originals or certified copies of each civil/criminal record (birth certificate, marriage certificate, police clearance, diploma, etc.).
- Have each document apostilled by the competent authority in United States (U.S. Department of State — Office of Authentications).
- Translate the apostilled document into the official language of Malta — the apostille itself is also translated.
- Submit the apostilled + translated bundle directly to the Malta immigration authority or consulate; no further consular stamp is required.
Translation: Most documents must be translated into the local language by a certified translator. Agency translations are usually accepted.
Issuing authority in United States: U.S. Department of State — Office of Authentications
Documents older than 3–6 months are often rejected. Plan to obtain fresh originals shortly before your visa application.
Last verified 20 September 2026 — reconfirm on the official portal before applying.
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