Global Residence Programme (Malta)
Mediterranean residence with a 15% tax on only the foreign income you bring in.
Record checked Oct 21, 2026 · official source confirmed 14 Nov, 06:01 UTC
Summary
Non-EU nationals who buy or rent qualifying property in Malta pay a flat 15% on foreign income remitted to Malta, with a EUR 15,000 minimum annual tax (Global Residence Programme Rules, S.L. 123.148).
Dream spread
Mediterranean residence with a 15% tax on only the foreign income you bring in.
Relocation reality check
Must buy property worth EUR 275,000+ (EUR 220,000 in Gozo/south Malta) or rent for EUR 9,600+/yr (EUR 8,750 in Gozo/south); the EUR 15,000 minimum tax is due every year, in full even in the first and last year; EU/EEA/Swiss nationals and long-term residents are excluded; local income taxed at 35%.
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Eligibility
Non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals holding qualifying Maltese property and meeting programme conditions.
The long game
If Malta becomes home, here is the road from first visa to a second passport.
Malta · residency → PR → citizenship
Verify rules- Y0ArriveYear zero
- Y5Permanent residency~5 years
- Y5Citizenship eligible~5 years
Costs & money
The amounts & terms on record from the official source. USD figures are estimates.
- Property purchase
- Not required
- Tax
- 15% on foreign-source income remitted to Malta; minimum tax EUR 15,000/yr.
True cost to move
Upfront cash, reimbursements, and net position after approval — not headline incentive amounts.
- Flights & logistics$1,200
- Temporary housing (90 days)$2,400
- Deposit / first month rent$2,000
- Visa & consular fees$500
- Health insurance$600
- Legal & translation$400
Application roadmap
A practical sequence — adjust for your consulate and timeline.
1. Confirm official eligibility
Read the primary government source.
2. Gather income & employment proof
Bank statements, contracts, or tax records.
3. Book consulate / immigration appointment
Slots vary by country and season.
4. Prepare health coverage
Meet minimum coverage rules before arrival.
Meet people before you go
Existing communities already talking about life in 🇲🇹 Malta. Lurk, ask, make a friend — before the flight.
- r/malta
Small island, active sub — relocation threads get real answers.
Facebook groups
Source trail
Official links, the line we checked, and when we last checked it.
“S.L. 123.148 rule 5(1): "the rate of fifteen cents (0.15) on every euro shall apply"; minimum EUR 15,000 per year of assessment”
Primary official sourceLast checked Oct 21, 2026- Secondary referenceLast checked Oct 21, 2026
Rule changes
CasaSedora last checked the official source on 14 Nov 2026. Changes appear here once two independent automated checks agree on them, or a person confirms them.
No rule changes recorded since monitoring began.
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