# Malta MPRP Guide > Verified, source-referenced information on the Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP): eligibility, requirements, costs, property, application process, family and documents. Independent and source-referenced; not a government body. Official authority: Residency Malta Agency (https://residencymalta.gov.mt/). Key figures in force (verified against the legal notices in the source register): - Qualifying property: purchase from €375,000 or rent from €14,000 per year - Non-refundable administration fee — main applicant: €60,000 (Main applicant (covers the application as a whole); effective 22 July 2025, S.L. 217.26, regulation 9(1), 9(4) and First Schedule (i)) - Administration fee — initial instalment on submission: €15,000 (Main applicant, part of the €60,000 administration fee; effective 22 July 2025, S.L. 217.26, regulation 9(1); First Schedule (i)) - Administration fee — balance after approval in principle: €45,000 (Main applicant, balance of the €60,000 administration fee; effective 22 July 2025, S.L. 217.26, regulation 9(4); First Schedule (i)) - Government contribution — main applicant: €37,000 (Main applicant, whether the qualifying property is purchased or rented; effective 22 July 2025, S.L. 217.26, regulation 9(4)(a); First Schedule (ii)) - Donation to a registered Maltese NGO: €2,000 (Main applicant; effective 29 March 2021, S.L. 217.26, regulation 3 (definition 'donation'); regulation 9(4)(c)) ## Programme - [MPRP overview](https://www.maltamprp.com/malta-mprp): What the programme is, who it is for, and the figures in force - [Eligibility and requirements](https://www.maltamprp.com/malta-mprp/requirements): Every requirement in plain English with its legal reference - [Costs and fees](https://www.maltamprp.com/malta-mprp/cost): Administrative fee, government contribution, donation, property minimums and dependant fees - [Property requirement](https://www.maltamprp.com/malta-mprp/property): Buying or renting the qualifying property, thresholds, Special Designated Areas - [Application process](https://www.maltamprp.com/malta-mprp/application): Stages from the licensed agent to the residence card - [Documents](https://www.maltamprp.com/malta-mprp/documents): Required documents by applicant - [Family and dependants](https://www.maltamprp.com/malta-mprp/family): Spouse, children, parents and grandparents - [Eligibility assessment](https://www.maltamprp.com/malta-mprp/eligibility-assessment): Interactive self-check - [Cost calculator](https://www.maltamprp.com/malta-mprp/calculator): Itemised estimate for any family composition - [FAQ](https://www.maltamprp.com/malta-mprp/faq): Short answers with statement type and sources - [Updates and legal notices](https://www.maltamprp.com/updates): Changes to the programme with effective dates - [Source register](https://www.maltamprp.com/sources): Every official source used, with dates ## Guides - [How does the Malta MPRP work?](https://www.maltamprp.com/malta-mprp/guides/how-does-malta-mprp-work): The mechanics of the programme from first contact with a licensed agent to annual compliance — who does what, when money changes hands and what the Agency… - [What is the Malta MPRP?](https://www.maltamprp.com/malta-mprp/guides/what-is-malta-mprp): A plain-English introduction to the Malta Permanent Residence Programme: what it gives you, what it asks of you, and how it differs from citizenship, work… - [Who can apply for the Malta MPRP?](https://www.maltamprp.com/malta-mprp/guides/who-can-apply-for-malta-mprp): A reader-friendly walk through the eligibility criteria with the most common questions: dual nationals, excluded countries, assets held in companies or by a… - [How much does the Malta MPRP cost?](https://www.maltamprp.com/malta-mprp/guides/how-much-does-malta-mprp-cost): A complete cost walkthrough for 2026: government fees by payment stage, the property decision, family costs, insurance and professional fees, with three… - [How does the MPRP property requirement work?](https://www.maltamprp.com/malta-mprp/guides/how-does-the-property-requirement-work): Purchase or rent, thresholds, timing, the five-year rule, replacing a property, renovation cases and what the Agency inspects. - [Can a family apply for the MPRP together?](https://www.maltamprp.com/malta-mprp/guides/can-a-family-apply-together): How families are treated under the MPRP: who can be included, what it costs, the dependency test for adults, and scenarios for couples, families with children… - [What documents are required for the MPRP?](https://www.maltamprp.com/malta-mprp/guides/what-documents-are-required-for-mprp): The documents behind each requirement, the certification and translation rules, and the mistakes that most often delay an application. - [What are the stages of the MPRP application?](https://www.maltamprp.com/malta-mprp/guides/stages-of-the-mprp-application): The eight stages of an MPRP application with the official deadline attached to each and what can go wrong at every step. - [The MPRP for entrepreneurs and business owners](https://www.maltamprp.com/malta-mprp/guides/mprp-for-entrepreneurs-and-business-owners): What business owners need to know: documenting company wealth, what the residence status allows, and starting a business in Malta. - [The MPRP for retirees: a base in the Mediterranean without a minimum stay](https://www.maltamprp.com/malta-mprp/guides/mprp-for-retirees): How the MPRP fits retirees: no minimum physical presence, parents and grandparents as dependants, health insurance considerations and the difference from the… - [The MPRP for families with children: schooling, healthcare and the practicalities](https://www.maltamprp.com/malta-mprp/guides/mprp-for-families-with-children): What families should know before moving to Malta under the MPRP: how children are included, what the residence status does and does not give them, and the… - [Tax and financial considerations for MPRP holders](https://www.maltamprp.com/malta-mprp/guides/mprp-tax-considerations): What the Agency says about tax, the general principles for non-domiciled residents, and why the MPRP is not a tax programme. - [MPRP compliance: your obligations after approval](https://www.maltamprp.com/malta-mprp/guides/mprp-compliance-obligations): The conditions you must keep for the life of the certificate, the annual compliance form, notification duties, spot checks and how status can be lost. ## Updates and legal notices - [Population reaches 574,250 on 1 January 2025](https://www.maltamprp.com/updates/population-1-january-2025): Official population figures put Malta's population at 574,250 on 1 January 2025, up from 563,443 a year earlier, with net migration of about 13,900 during 2025. - [Wider income tax bands apply from year of assessment 2026](https://www.maltamprp.com/updates/income-tax-bands-ya2026): The Income Tax Act as amended by Act III of 2026 sets the single, married and parent rate bands applicable from year of assessment 2026 (income earned in… - [National minimum wage rises to €994 a month for 2026](https://www.maltamprp.com/updates/minimum-wage-2026): The monthly minimum wage for a full-time adult is €994 in 2026, up from €961 in 2025, per the official Eurostat series based on the national standard order. - [Winter bus fare of €2.00 applies from 19 October 2025 to 13 June 2026](https://www.maltamprp.com/updates/bus-winter-fare-2025-26): Malta Public Transport's single-journey fare on day services is €2.00 in the winter period, valid for two hours when paying cash or contactless. - [Legal Notice 146 of 2025: administration fee rises to €60,000, contribution unified at €37,000, spouse and minors exempt from dependant fees, one-year temporary residence permit](https://www.maltamprp.com/updates/ln-146-2025-fee-restructure-temporary-residence): The July 2025 amendment reshaped the fee schedule, exempted spouses, minor children and adult children with a disability from the dependant administration… - [Legal Notice 310 of 2024: property thresholds unified at €375,000 / €14,000, fees increased from 1 January 2025](https://www.maltamprp.com/updates/ln-310-2024-thresholds-from-1-january-2025): From 1 January 2025 the same property thresholds applied across Malta and Gozo, the administration fee rose to €50,000, the contribution to €30,000 or… - [Legal Notice 57 of 2024: amendments to conditions, cessation and confidentiality provisions](https://www.maltamprp.com/updates/ln-57-2024-amendments): The first 2024 amendment adjusted regulations 15 (further conditions), 17 (cessation of certificate) and 21 (confidentiality), as recorded in the consolidated… - [29 March 2021: the Malta Permanent Residence Programme replaces the MRVP](https://www.maltamprp.com/updates/mprp-launched-29-march-2021): Legal Notice 121 of 2021 brought the MPRP into force, closing the Malta Residence and Visa Programme to new applications. ## Living in Malta - [Malta: Country Guide for Residents, Families and Investors](https://www.maltamprp.com/malta): Verified, source-referenced information on living, working, studying, investing and owning property in Malta and Gozo:… - [Geography of Malta: Islands, Coastline, Regions and Landscape](https://www.maltamprp.com/malta/geography): The Maltese archipelago in the central Mediterranean: the islands of Malta, Gozo and Comino, the coastline of bays,… - [History of Malta: Timeline from the Temples to EU Membership](https://www.maltamprp.com/malta/history): A chronological history of Malta: prehistoric temples, Phoenicians and Romans, the Arab period, the Knights of St John… - [Maltese Culture: Identity, Traditions, Festas, Music, Art and Food](https://www.maltamprp.com/malta/culture): Maltese identity and traditions: language, village festas, carnival, fireworks, religious customs, music and għana,… - [Languages in Malta: Maltese, English and Everyday Use](https://www.maltamprp.com/malta/language): The Maltese language, the role of English, Italian influence, the Maltese alphabet and pronunciation, language in… - [Population of Malta: Demographics, Migration and Localities](https://www.maltamprp.com/malta/population): Verified population data for Malta: total population, density, growth, citizenship and foreign residents, age… - [Climate and Weather in Malta: Seasons, Temperatures, Rain and Sea](https://www.maltamprp.com/malta/climate): Malta's Mediterranean climate season by season: typical temperatures, rainfall, sunshine, sea temperature, wind and… - [Religion in Malta: Catholic Heritage, Parishes and Other Communities](https://www.maltamprp.com/malta/religion): Catholic heritage, the parish system, village festas and religious traditions, other religious communities and the… - [Government and Public Services in Malta](https://www.maltamprp.com/malta/government): How Malta is governed: Parliament, President, Prime Minister and Cabinet, the courts, local and regional councils,… - [Malta, the EU and Schengen: What Membership Means for Residents](https://www.maltamprp.com/malta/eu-schengen): Malta's membership of the European Union, the euro area and the Schengen area: dates, what it means for EU and non-EU… - [Economy of Malta: GDP, Growth, Inflation, Employment and Industries](https://www.maltamprp.com/malta/economy): Official figures on Malta's economy: GDP and GDP per capita, growth, inflation, employment and unemployment, and the… - [Business in Malta: Company Formation, Self-Employment, VAT and Licensing](https://www.maltamprp.com/malta/business): Starting and running a business in Malta: company formation with the Malta Business Registry, self-employment, SMEs… - [Taxation in Malta: Income Tax, Corporate Tax, VAT, Social Security and Property Taxes](https://www.maltamprp.com/malta/tax): General information on taxes in Malta with effective dates and sources: personal income tax bands, corporate tax, VAT,… - [Education in Malta: Schools, International Schools, MCAST and University](https://www.maltamprp.com/malta/education): Malta's education system from early years to university: state, church and independent schools, international and… - [Student Life in Malta: Universities, Accommodation, Costs and Work](https://www.maltamprp.com/malta/students): Studying in Malta: the University of Malta, MCAST and licensed private institutions, student accommodation, costs,… - [Healthcare in Malta: Public and Private Care, Hospitals, Insurance and Entitlement](https://www.maltamprp.com/malta/healthcare): How healthcare works in Malta: the free public system and who is entitled, Mater Dei and Gozo General hospitals,… - [Cost of Living in Malta: Housing, Utilities, Food, Transport and Family Costs](https://www.maltamprp.com/malta/cost-of-living): What it costs to live in Malta in 2026: rent and purchase prices, deposits and property fees, electricity, water, gas,… - [Transport in Malta: Buses, Ferries, Driving, Taxis and the Airport](https://www.maltamprp.com/malta/transport): How to get around Malta and Gozo: public buses and the free tallinja card, the Gozo Channel and fast ferries, Valletta… - [Safety and Emergencies in Malta](https://www.maltamprp.com/malta/safety): Emergency services and the 112 number, police, ambulance and fire, road safety, sea safety, considerations for… - [Family Life in Malta: Areas, Schools, Childcare, Healthcare, Parks and Costs](https://www.maltamprp.com/malta/family): Living in Malta with children: family-oriented localities, schools and childcare, healthcare, parks and beaches,… - [Retirement in Malta: Housing, Healthcare, Costs, Climate and Residency](https://www.maltamprp.com/malta/retirement): Factual information for people considering retirement in Malta: housing options, healthcare access, cost of living,… - [Expat Life in Malta: International Communities, Integration and Practicalities](https://www.maltamprp.com/malta/expat-life): Settling in Malta as an international resident: the international communities, integration and language, housing,… - [Food in Malta: Maltese Cuisine, Traditional Dishes, Markets and Restaurants](https://www.maltamprp.com/malta/food): Maltese cuisine and where to eat: traditional dishes (pastizzi, ftira, rabbit, seafood, timpana), local products,… - [Sports and Fitness in Malta: Football, Swimming, Diving, Cycling, Gyms and Events](https://www.maltamprp.com/malta/sports): Sport in Malta: football and the Premier League, swimming and water polo, diving, cycling, running and the Malta… - [Digital Life in Malta: Internet, Mobile, 5G, e-Government, Banking and Remote Work](https://www.maltamprp.com/malta/digital-life): Internet and broadband, mobile networks and 5G, digital government and the e-ID, online banking and digital payments,… - [Utilities in Malta: Electricity, Water, Gas, Internet and Mobile](https://www.maltamprp.com/malta/utilities): How utilities work in Malta: ARMS electricity and water accounts and tariffs, registering as a resident for the… - [Shopping in Malta: Supermarkets, Shopping Centres, Markets and Retail Areas](https://www.maltamprp.com/malta/shopping): Where to shop in Malta: supermarket chains, shopping centres, retail streets in Valletta and Sliema, village shops,… - [Living in Malta: Lifestyle, Daily Life and What to Expect](https://www.maltamprp.com/malta/lifestyle): An honest picture of daily life in Malta: pace, social life, the seasons, the sea, housing and neighbourhoods, working… - [Malta Property Market: Buying, Renting, Prices and the Transaction Process](https://www.maltamprp.com/malta/property): How property works in Malta: buying and renting, property types, price and rent trends from official statistics,… - [Buying Property in Malta: Step-by-Step Process, Permits and Costs](https://www.maltamprp.com/malta/property/buying): The purchase process from offer to final deed: promise of sale, deposit, searches, AIP permits for non-residents,… - [Renting Property in Malta: Leases, Deposits, Registration and Tenant Rights](https://www.maltamprp.com/malta/property/renting): How renting works in Malta: private residential lease rules, mandatory registration with the Housing Authority,… - [Property Prices in Malta: Official Indices and What Listings Show](https://www.maltamprp.com/malta/property/prices): What official statistics say about Malta's property prices and rents, how they differ by locality and property type,… - [Property Costs in Malta: Duty, Notary, Permits, Agency, Running Costs](https://www.maltamprp.com/malta/property/costs): Every cost of buying, owning and renting property in Malta: duty on documents, notarial fees, searches and… - [Things to Do in Malta: Beaches, History, Museums, Diving, Hiking, Boat Trips and Nightlife](https://www.maltamprp.com/malta/things-to-do): What to see and do in Malta, Gozo and Comino by category: beaches, history and archaeology, museums, churches,… - [Working in Malta: Jobs, Employment Law, Permits and Social Security](https://www.maltamprp.com/malta/work): Employment in Malta: the job market and major industries, salaries and the minimum wage, employment contracts, working… - [Salaries in Malta: Minimum Wage, Average Earnings and Take-Home Pay](https://www.maltamprp.com/malta/work/salaries): What people earn in Malta: the minimum wage, official average net earnings, how take-home pay is calculated with the… ## Localities - [Malta (main island)](https://www.maltamprp.com/malta/locations/malta): The main island: the capital Valletta, the harbour towns, the central villages and the beaches of the north. Home to… - [Gozo](https://www.maltamprp.com/malta/locations/gozo): The quieter sister island: farmhouses, sea-view apartments, a slower pace and its own hospital, schools and capital,… - [Comino](https://www.maltamprp.com/malta/locations/comino): A small, largely uninhabited island between Malta and Gozo, famous for the Blue Lagoon. A nature reserve and day-trip… - [North Malta](https://www.maltamprp.com/malta/locations/north-malta): Beaches, countryside and sea views: Mellieħa, St Paul's Bay, Buġibba, Qawra and the Ċirkewwa ferry to Gozo. - [Central Malta](https://www.maltamprp.com/malta/locations/central-malta): Villages and towns around Mosta, Naxxar, the Three Villages and Rabat–Mdina: traditional houses, gardens and easy… - [South Malta](https://www.maltamprp.com/malta/locations/south-malta): Harbour towns, fishing villages and the airport district: the Three Cities, Marsaskala, Marsaxlokk, Żejtun and Żabbar,… - [Valletta](https://www.maltamprp.com/malta/locations/valletta): The UNESCO World Heritage capital: baroque streets, harbour views, government, culture and a growing number of… - [Sliema](https://www.maltamprp.com/malta/locations/sliema): The islands' busiest residential seafront: shopping, promenades, ferries to Valletta and a large stock of apartments… - [St Julian's](https://www.maltamprp.com/malta/locations/st-julians): Business, hospitality and nightlife centre with marina living at Portomaso, hotels on St George's Bay and the Spinola… - [Gżira](https://www.maltamprp.com/malta/locations/gzira): Dense harbour-front town between Msida and Sliema facing Manoel Island, with a state health centre, student housing… - [Msida](https://www.maltamprp.com/malta/locations/msida): Home of the University of Malta and Mater Dei Hospital; a central harbour-head town with a marina and the main road… - [Swieqi & Madliena](https://www.maltamprp.com/malta/locations/swieqi-and-madliena): Residential neighbourhoods behind St Julian's: quieter streets, family houses and villas, and the Madliena hill with… - [San Ġwann](https://www.maltamprp.com/malta/locations/san-gwann): A large residential town between the harbour area and Birkirkara, with an industrial estate, supermarkets and good… - [The Three Cities (Birgu, Senglea, Cospicua)](https://www.maltamprp.com/malta/locations/three-cities): Historic fortified harbour towns across the Grand Harbour from Valletta: Birgu's restored waterfront and marina,… - [Attard, Balzan & Lija (Three Villages)](https://www.maltamprp.com/malta/locations/attard-balzan-lija): Leafy central villages with San Anton Gardens and the President's Palace, houses of character and quiet streets,… - [Mosta](https://www.maltamprp.com/malta/locations/mosta): A large central town around the Rotunda, one of Europe's biggest unsupported domes, with a busy commercial centre, a… - [Naxxar](https://www.maltamprp.com/malta/locations/naxxar): A historic village on the ridge north of the harbour area with the Palazzo Parisio, newer residential zones and sea… - [Rabat](https://www.maltamprp.com/malta/locations/rabat): The town outside Mdina's walls: St Paul's catacombs, the Domvs Romana, a traditional centre and countryside towards… - [Mdina](https://www.maltamprp.com/malta/locations/mdina): The walled medieval former capital, the 'Silent City': a few hundred residents, palazzi, the cathedral and views… - [Mellieħa](https://www.maltamprp.com/malta/locations/mellieha): Northern hilltop town above Malta's largest sandy beach, with Santa Maria Estate villas, holiday apartments and the… - [St Paul's Bay](https://www.maltamprp.com/malta/locations/st-pauls-bay): Malta's largest locality by residents, a coastal town including Buġibba, Qawra and Xemxija: seafront apartments, a… - [Buġibba](https://www.maltamprp.com/malta/locations/bugibba): The resort heart of St Paul's Bay: a square and promenade lined with hotels, bars and restaurants, a bus terminus and… - [Qawra](https://www.maltamprp.com/malta/locations/qawra): The peninsula east of Buġibba with the National Aquarium, seafront hotels, Qawra Tower and a quieter residential feel… - [Marsaskala](https://www.maltamprp.com/malta/locations/marsaskala): A seaside town in the south-east with a long bay, a promenade, St Thomas Bay and a growing residential population,… - [Marsaxlokk](https://www.maltamprp.com/malta/locations/marsaxlokk): Malta's main fishing village: colourful luzzu boats, the Sunday fish market, seafront restaurants and St Peter's Pool… - [Żabbar](https://www.maltamprp.com/malta/locations/zabbar): A large traditional town just outside the Cottonera fortifications, with the Hompesch Gate, a major parish church and… - [Żejtun](https://www.maltamprp.com/malta/locations/zejtun): A historic southern town with a baroque parish church, Roman remains, a traditional core and newer residential areas,… - [Victoria (Rabat), Gozo](https://www.maltamprp.com/malta/locations/victoria-gozo): Gozo's capital, centred on the Cittadella, with the island's hospital, bus terminus, shops, banks, the opera houses… - [Xagħra](https://www.maltamprp.com/malta/locations/xaghra): A hilltop village in north-east Gozo with the Ġgantija temples, Ta' Kola windmill, Calypso Cave above Ramla Bay and a… - [Nadur](https://www.maltamprp.com/malta/locations/nadur): Gozo's second-largest village on the eastern ridge, known for its carnival, orchards, views over the channel and… - [Għajnsielem & Mġarr Harbour](https://www.maltamprp.com/malta/locations/ghajnsielem): The gateway village above Mġarr harbour, where the Gozo ferry and fast ferry arrive, with Fort Chambray, the Lourdes… - [Munxar & Xlendi](https://www.maltamprp.com/malta/locations/munxar-xlendi): A small village on Gozo's south-west with the seaside hamlet of Xlendi: a sheltered bay, cliff walks, restaurants and… - [Żebbuġ & Marsalforn](https://www.maltamprp.com/malta/locations/marsalforn-zebbug): Gozo's main seaside resort, Marsalforn, below the hilltop village of Żebbuġ: a bay with a promenade, hotels and… ## Machine access - MCP server (Model Context Protocol, Streamable HTTP, no authentication): https://www.maltamprp.com/api/mcp — tools: search, fetch, get_mprp_programme, calculate_mprp_cost, list_content, malta_statistics, cost_of_living, search_properties, get_property, submit_enquiry; documentation at https://www.maltamprp.com/mcp - Full text of the programme data, guides and FAQs: https://www.maltamprp.com/llms-full.txt - Sitemap: https://www.maltamprp.com/sitemap.xml ## Optional - [Property listings](https://www.maltamprp.com/properties): current listings at or above the MPRP thresholds (RE/MAX Lux feed) - [Directory](https://www.maltamprp.com/malta/directory): government offices, hospitals, schools, banks, transport - [Beaches](https://www.maltamprp.com/malta/beaches) and [heritage sites](https://www.maltamprp.com/malta/heritage) - [Videos](https://www.maltamprp.com/videos) with transcripts - [Image credits](https://www.maltamprp.com/credits) Source: Malta MPRP Guide, https://www.maltamprp.com. Independent, source-referenced information on the Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP); not the Government of Malta or the Residency Malta Agency. Official programme information: Residency Malta Agency, https://residencymalta.gov.mt/. When you use these facts, cite the page URL and the last-verified date, and quote amounts with their effective dates.