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Immigration to

Republic of Malta

EU passport in 12–14 months via Malta Naturalisation

Malta offers the EU's only Citizenship by Investment programme (Malta Citizenship by Naturalisation for Exceptional Services), plus MPRP for permanent residency. Mediterranean lifestyle, English official language.

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Capital
Valletta
Population: 550K
Live • This Year
5,000+ permits
Annual immigration target
Quality of life
Mediterranean island lifestyle
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Country Overview

Malta at a Glance

Essential facts about living, working, and immigrating to Malta.

Capital
Valletta
Population
550K
Currency
EUR (€)
Aع
Languages
Maltese, English
Processing Time
3–14 months
Min Score
€100K+ contribution
Annual Target
5,000+ permits
Citizenship After
12 months (MEIN)
Immigration Pathways

4 Ways to Move to Malta

Every legal route is documented below — choose the one that matches your profile, or take our free eligibility check and we'll match you.

EU Passport
Citizenship

Malta Citizenship (MEIN)

EU passport via €600K–€750K contribution + €700K property + €10K charity. 12-month residency required.

Processing
12–14 months
Route
Citizenship
Eligibility Requirements
  • Net worth €1M+ demonstrated
  • Clean criminal record
  • 12 months Maltese residency
  • Government contribution €600K–€750K
  • Property: €700K buy or €16K/yr rent for 5 yrs
Timeline
12–14 months
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Permanent Residency

MPRP — Permanent Residency

€100K–€150K contribution + €375K property or €14K/yr rent. Permanent residency for life. No min stay.

Processing
12–14 months
Route
Permanent Residency
Eligibility Requirements
  • Valid passport with 6+ months validity
  • Clean criminal background
  • Eligible by skills, education, or investment
  • Proof of funds appropriate to programme
  • Health insurance and medical fitness
Timeline
12–14 months
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Remote Work

Nomad Residence Permit

1-year renewable for remote workers earning €42,000+/year. Tax-efficient setup.

Processing
4–6 weeks
Route
Remote Work
Eligibility Requirements
  • Valid passport with 6+ months validity
  • Clean criminal background
  • Eligible by skills, education, or investment
  • Proof of funds appropriate to programme
  • Health insurance and medical fitness
Timeline
4–6 weeks
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Work → PR

Malta Highly Qualified Persons

For C-suite roles in iGaming, financial services, aviation. 15% flat tax for first 5 years.

Processing
8–12 weeks
Route
Work → PR
Eligibility Requirements
  • Valid passport with 6+ months validity
  • Clean criminal background
  • Eligible by skills, education, or investment
  • Proof of funds appropriate to programme
  • Health insurance and medical fitness
Timeline
8–12 weeks
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How Scoring Works

Eligibility & Scoring Breakdown

Malta's scoring framework. Most successful applicants score in the top percentile of these criteria.

Profile Strength

up to 500 pts
  • Education
  • Language proficiency
  • Work experience

Adaptability

up to 100 pts
  • Country ties
  • Spouse profile

Calculate Your Score

Use our free calculator to estimate your eligibility and see which Maltadraws you'd qualify for.

Your Estimated Score
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Last Cut-off
€100K+
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Our 5-Step Process

From Profile to Landing in Malta

Every step is handled in-house. One case manager, written timelines, and live tracking through your portal.

01

Free Eligibility Check

60-second assessment maps you to the right pathway for this country.

Day 1
02

Document Preparation

Police clearances, attestations, language tests — handled in-house.

Weeks 1–6
03

Application Filing

We submit to the immigration authority and track every checkpoint.

Weeks 6–10
04

Decision & Issuance

Approval, biometrics, visa stamping. We handle interviews and follow-ups.

Weeks 10–20
05

Landing & Settlement

Banking, housing, schools — first-month support included.

First month
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What You'll Need

Malta Application Document Checklist

Every required document, sorted by category. We provide notarization, translation and attestation under one roof.

Category 01

Identity & Civil

  • Valid passport (6+ months validity)
  • Birth certificate
  • Marriage / divorce certificate (if applicable)
  • Police clearance (every country lived in 6m+)
  • 4 recent passport photographs
Category 02

Education & Work

  • Degree / diploma certificates (apostilled or attested)
  • Transcripts and graduation letter
  • Employment letters (with role, duties, salary)
  • Pay slips and tax returns (2 years)
  • Professional licenses if applicable
Category 03

Language & Funds

  • Language test (IELTS / TEF / equivalent, within 2 years)
  • Bank statements — 6 months minimum
  • Proof of settlement funds
  • Source-of-funds declaration (for investors)
Category 04

Medical & Biometrics

  • Panel physician medical exam
  • Biometrics (fingerprints + photo)
  • Health insurance certificate
  • Dependents' medical exams
  • Vaccinations as required
Missing a document? We handle every one.
Apostille, embassy attestation, certified translations and IELTS/ECA bookings — all in-house.
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Transparent Pricing

Malta Application Cost Breakdown

Every fee, end-to-end. No surprise add-ons. Government fees go to the authority, third-party costs to providers, our service fees are flat-rate.

Government Fees

  • Visa / permit application€ 600–5,000
  • Biometrics (per person)€ 85–120
  • Visa stamping / issuance€ 100–400
  • Spouse / partner add-on€ 420–3500
  • Dependent child (each)€ 150–300

Mandatory Third-Party

  • Language test (IELTS / TEF)€ 280–320
  • Credential evaluation€ 220–400
  • Medical exam (per person)€ 250–450
  • Police clearance (per country)€ 50–120
  • Translation & notarization€ 200–600

LeaderSol Service Fees

  • Eligibility assessmentFREE
  • Full service (single applicant)€ 8,500–45,000
  • Spouse inclusion€ 650
  • Per dependent child€ 350
  • Landing & settlement support€ 900
Total estimated cost (single applicant)
€140,000–€800,000+
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The Benefits

Why Malta Is Worth The Move

Reasons clients pick Malta over other destinations.

EU Citizenship

Maltese passport gives full EU rights — live, work in 27 countries.

English Official Language

Bilingual society. No language barrier.

Mediterranean Lifestyle

300+ days of sun, English-speaking, safe.

iGaming Capital

EU's gaming licensing hub. Strong financial services.

Family-Inclusive

Spouse, children, parents covered by all programmes.

187 Visa-Free Destinations

Maltese passport ranked top-5 globally.

Where to Live

Top Cities to Settle in Malta

Cities where our clients most commonly settle, with average salaries and lifestyle highlights.

Main City

Malta
Business hub
  • High employment
  • Diverse community
  • Cosmopolitan

Capital

Malta
Government & culture
  • Embassy quarter
  • Cultural institutions
  • Stable economy

Coastal Hub

Malta
Port & tourism
  • Trade port
  • Hospitality jobs
  • Quality of life

Tech City

Malta
Innovation centre
  • Startup ecosystem
  • Tech salaries
  • Universities

Industrial

Malta
Manufacturing
  • Engineering roles
  • Lower cost
  • Family-friendly

Resort Region

Malta
Lifestyle
  • Year-round climate
  • Tourism sector
  • Retirement-friendly
Real approvals

We post malta grants as they land

Every approval we publish goes on our Facebook page, with the client's permission — dated, public, and open to comments. We would rather point you somewhere you can check than show you a number you cannot.

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Before You Apply

Why Malta files get refused

Most refused applications are not refused because the applicant did not qualify. They are refused because the file was wrong. That part is ours to own, not yours.

The wrong route

Applying on the category that looks closest rather than the one the profile actually fits. The strongest applicant on the wrong visa is still refused.

Thin evidence

Funds shown without a traceable source, employment letters that do not match the tax record, a study plan that does not explain the gap years.

An inconsistency nobody caught

A date, a job title or an address that differs between two documents. An officer does not ask — they refuse, and the refusal follows you into the next application.

Filing before the file is ready

A deadline pushes the submission out early and the missing piece becomes a refusal instead of a two-week wait.

We read the refusal letter before we refile. If a case should not be submitted as it stands, you get that in writing instead of an invoice.

Common Questions

Malta Immigration FAQs

The questions our consultants get asked most. Need more detail? Schedule a free 30-minute call.

Standard processing for skilled-worker visas to Malta ranges from 4 weeks to 12 months depending on programme. Tourist visas are typically issued within 5–15 working days. Permanent residency through skilled streams averages 6–18 months. We provide written estimates per case.
Ready for Malta?

Let's build your Malta immigration plan — today.

Book a free 30-minute consultation with a Malta-specialist consultant. You'll walk away with a written estimate and a step-by-step roadmap.

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Lina Moreno
Senior Consultant • Licensed
"I'll personally review your profile and map your fastest legal route to Malta."
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