Malta Global Residence Programme (GRP)
The Malta Global Residence Programme (GRP) is a residence and special
tax status framework designed for eligible non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals
who want a lawful base in Malta. It combines a residence
certificate/permit route with a structured tax treatment on foreign income
remitted to Malta, subject to approval and ongoing compliance.
What makes this route different?
- It’s designed for remote work, not investment-led permanent residence
- It is typically a 1-year permit that can be renewed (up to maximum period under the rules)
- It does not permit local employment in Malta under the permit conditions
Key benefits:
- Establish Malta as a residence base in an English-speaking EU
jurisdiction - Special tax status framework
- Family inclusion (eligible dependants).
- Schengen travel convenience for short stays (subject to Schengen
rules)
Whois it suitable for?
- International clients with stable foreign income.
- Families seeking an EU base without a work-permit-led
relocation - Clients focused on tax status + residence planning (with
professional advice)
Eligibility requirements
Applicants typically need to show:
- Non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationality
- Stable and regular resources to support themselves and
dependants - Qualifying property in Malta (purchase or rental meeting
minimum thresholds) - Comprehensive health insurance coverage
- Clean background
Financial requirements:
Malta: 15%
Gozo/the South)
o Purchase: from €275,000 (or €220,000 in Gozo /the
South)
o Rent: from €9,600/year (or €8,750/year in Gozo/the
South)
Estimated timeline
missing proof of payment)
Common reasons for delay (and how to avoid them)
Important
This permit is not a work permit for Malta. It is designed for remote
work for foreign employers/clients. Rules and thresholds can change.
Contact us to confirm eligibility, check the latest requirements, and prepare a complete, submission-ready application file.
Estimated timeline:
A practical estimate is several weeks to a few months, depending on
document readiness and background checks.
Common reasons for delay (and how to avoid them)
- Weak proof of remote work (contracts not clear on “outside Malta”)
- Inconsistent income evidence vs bank statements
- Missing/expired police certificates
- Accommodation documents not compliant or incomplete
Important
This permit is not a work permit for Malta. It is designed for remote
work for foreign employers/clients. Rules and thresholds can change.
Contact us to confirm eligibility, check the latest requirements, and prepare a complete, submission-ready application file