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Malta — Residency: Digital Nomad Visa

The Nomad Residence Permit is for third-country nationals who work remotely for a non-Maltese employer or clients; new applicants need gross income of at least EUR 42,000 a year.

VerifiedGovernment / official sourceResidency Malta Agency — Nomad Residence PermitLast reviewed: 2026-10-23

Key facts

  • Minimum gross yearly income is EUR 42,000 (EUR 3,500 a month); applications submitted before 1 April 2024 keep the older EUR 32,400 threshold.
  • Applicants must be third-country nationals able to work remotely for a foreign employer, client or company.
  • Required: a valid travel document, health insurance covering the EU (including Malta) and the UK, a valid property rental or purchase agreement, a police conduct certificate, a background check and the last three months of bank statements.
  • The permit is issued for 1 year and can be renewed three times, for a maximum stay of four years, at the agency discretion.
  • Fees: EUR 300 non-refundable administrative fee per applicant, plus EUR 100 for the residence card per person; card payments only.
  • If an entry visa is needed, the Central Visa Unit at Identita contacts the applicant; after arrival the residence card takes about three to four weeks.

Steps

  1. Step 1: Research — Investigate the latest information on Malta's digital nomad visa program, as the official government website and other sources may not be up-to-date

Costs

  • Administrative fee (per applicant): EUR 300
  • Residence card (per person): EUR 100

Common mistakes

  • Using the older EUR 2,700 a month figure: it matches the EUR 32,400 threshold that now applies only to pre-April 2024 applications.

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