Can you move to Malta?

Malta offers a residency-by-investment citizenship program through the Individual Investor Programme (IIP), where the total investment amount with additional fees is €169,000 (for renting) and €474,000 (for purchasing). Citizenship is granted after 12 months of holding the residence permit, subject to a background check and other requirements.

Malta offers a digital nomad visa, with details including an application fee of €300 and a residence card issuance fee of €100 for applicants. The visa requires a minimum gross monthly income of €3,500.

Malta offers a permanent residency program through the Global Residence Programme (GRP), allowing foreign nationals to purchase or rent a property in Malta and meet specific income requirements to obtain a 5-year residence permit, which can be renewable for an additional 5 years.

Malta's residency processing times for Residence by Investment applications are typically 6 to 12 months from the submission of a complete and correct application.

Residency in Malta requires a valid passport, proof of address, and health insurance. Fees for residency and visa applications can vary based on the type of residency.

Malta offers a retirement visa program, which allows retirees to obtain a residence permit in Malta. The program requires a minimum investment of €275,000 in real estate or other approved assets, and the application fee is €2,500.

Malta offers various types of visas for residency, with specific requirements and processing times that can be complex and vary depending on individual circumstances, such as a property purchase of EUR 375,000 or a lease of EUR 14,000 per annum for a minimum of five years for the Permanent Residence Programme.

Malta's work visa requirements are governed by the Malta Employment and Training Corporation and the relevant EU and national laws. The process for obtaining a work visa can be complex and may change, but the core claim remains true.