Malta revises MPRP eligibility criteria, investment requirements and fees
An article written by Jonathan Cardona, CEO of Residency Malta Agency for the IM Yearbook 2025.
Malta has revised the eligibility criteria, investment requirements and fees for the Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP), effective January 1, 2025.
“The MPRP, as was its predecessor the MRVP (Malta Residence and Visa Programme), was ideated to offer value solutions to fit-and-proper individuals and families wishing to relocate to Malta or to hold a second residency for when they would need international mobility and movement, in return for a suitable investment in Malta,” said Jonathan Cardona, Chief Executive Officer of Residency Malta Agency. “In order to continue giving this value and maintaining the MPRP’s unique position in the residency by- investment landscape as a robust and reputable programme, the Programme’s eligibility criteria and investment requirements are being revised to reflect current economic and market trends.
In addition to this, the Agency has also been working on improving internal processes to reduce the processing timelines significantly and make it more attractive to prospective applicants, without compromising on our robust due diligence checks,” he continued.
Revised financial criteria
Applicants now have two financial pathways: demonstrate total assets of €500,000, including €150,000 in liquid financial assets or show €650,000 in total assets, with €75,000 in liquid financial assets.
Property requirements
Property thresholds have been standardised across Malta and Gozo, removing previous regional price differences. The minimum property purchase value is now €375,000 nationwide, while annual rental costs are now €14,000 across the country.
Fee adjustments
Fees for main applicants are now €50,000, of which €15,000 is payable within one month of application submission, and €35,000 within two months of receiving approval in principle. A €10,000 fee now applies to each dependant, including spouses, children, parents, and grandparents, at any point of the application.
“Residency Malta remains committed to offering the best value propositions, maintaining rigorous due diligence standards and leading by example in this area, while striving for service excellence.”
Government contributions
For property buyers, a government contribution of €30,000 applies, payable within eight months of receiving approval. For those opting to lease property, a €60,000 contribution applies, also due within the same timeframe.
Operational enhancements
Applicants who applied prior to the coming into force of these regulations shall remain subject to, and governed by, the principal regulations in force at the time of application submission.
“In the meantime, Residency Malta remains committed to offering the best value propositions, maintaining rigorous due diligence standards and leading by example in this area, while striving for service excellence,” continued Jonathan Cardona. “Our aim is to remain the foremost Agency in the industry, enjoying our current unique position and stellar reputation.”
“In order to continue giving this value and maintaining the MPRP’s unique position in the residency-by-investment landscape as a robust and reputable programme, the Programme’s eligibility criteria and investment requirements are being revised to reflect current economic and market trends.”
