By virtue of Legal Notice 146 of 2025 some important updates were introduced under the Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP) as of 22nd July 2025, with changes applying to all applications submitted on or after 1 January 2025:
The below is a summary of these updates:
1. Temporary One-Year Residence Permit
- Applicants (and dependants) can now obtain a temporary residence permit at the application’s outset following a standard background check. It is valid for one year, and renewable annually during processing.
- The applicant is required to submit full documentation within six months.
- If the Approval in Principle is granted and all conditions are met, the permit automatically converts into a Permanent Residency Certificate.
- If the application is refused, the temporary permit is revoked within 15 days of the rejection notice.
2. Revised Fee Structure
- Administration fee for main applicant: €60,000, payable in two stages:
- €15,000 upon application submission
- €45,000 within two months of being granted Approval in Principle
- Dependants’ administration fee: €7,500 per adult dependant. Waived entirely for spouses, minor children, and adult children certified with a disability.
- Main applicant contribution: Single flat rate of €37,000 – applies equally whether leasing or purchasing qualifying property.
- Contribution per dependant: Removed entirely.
3. Property Leasing and Subletting Flexibility
Applicants who buy qualifying property may lease it out to third parties during periods when they are abroad, subject to agency guidelines.
- Applicants leasing qualifying property may sublet after five years, with landlord consent, and in line with Agency policies.
Summary Table
| Feature | Previous Requirement | L.N. 146/25 – applicable from 01.01.2025 |
| Temp. Residence Permit | Not available | 1‑year (renewable), issues day 1 |
| Main Applicant Admin Fee | €50,000 | €60,000 (split payment) |
| Dependants Admin Fee | €10,000 ea. | €7,500 ea. (waived for spouse, minors, disabled adults) |
| Contribution (rent or purchase) | €30K (buy) / €60K (rent) | Flat €37,000 |
| Contribution for dependants | €5,000 ea. | Removed |
| Leasing / subletting rights | Strict limitations | Leasing allowed; subletting after 5 yrs with consent |
| Agent Licensing Authority | Agenzija Komunitá Malta | Residency Malta Agency |
Disclaimer
The above does not constitute tax or legal advice and is up to date on the date it was published. Please ensure that you take appropriate advice from tax or legal professionals before making any decisions based on the above.
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