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Malta / Officially listed
Nomad Residence Permit
Malta’s permit is for eligible third-country remote workers whose work relationships remain outside Malta.
Official sourceCheckedInformational only, not legal or tax advice. Verify with official sources.
- Income evidence
- >= 42,000 EUR / year
Gross annual income for new applications; grandfathered renewals have a separate rule.
Official sourceChecked - Savings or deposit
- Not verified
- Initial stay
- 12 months
Published upper period; individual grants can be shorter.
Official sourceChecked - Published maximum stay
- 48 months
Published upper period; individual grants can be shorter.
Official sourceChecked - Visa validity
- Not verified
- Tax information
- Not verified
Amounts describe the sourced branch, not every household or alternative means test. Visa validity and permission to stay are separate. Months and years keep their calendar units.
Who can use this route
The published gross annual income floor is EUR 42,000 for new applicants.
Official sourceCheckedApplicants need qualifying work, approved accommodation and suitable health insurance; nationality restrictions apply.
Official sourceCheckedThe current FAQ requires proof that the income source is guaranteed for a minimum cumulative period of 5 months from application.
Official sourceCheckedHow to apply
Submit the online application and supporting documents to Residency Malta.
Official sourceCheckedPay only after the agency issues payment instructions and a receipt of application.
Official sourceCheckedAfter approval in principle, provide final accommodation and insurance evidence and complete residence-card issuance.
Official sourceCheckedExtensions and renewal
Renewal is discretionary and requires continuing eligibility and evidence of the required presence in Malta.
Official sourceCheckedPublished fee components
Listed components are not an all-in total.
300 EUR. Non-refundable application fee per person.
Official sourceChecked100 EUR. Residence-card issuance per person; visa charges may be additional.
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Official sourceCheckedFor visits subject to the Schengen 90/180 rule.
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