29 March 2021: the Malta Permanent Residence Programme replaces the MRVP
Legal Notice 121 of 2021 brought the MPRP into force, closing the Malta Residence and Visa Programme to new applications.
What changed
New regulations under article 7A of the Immigration Act created the MPRP with a capital-asset test (€500,000 including €150,000 financial), a €40,000 administration fee, contributions of €28,000 (purchase) or €58,000 (rental), property thresholds of €350,000/€300,000 or rent of €12,000/€10,000, a €2,000 NGO donation and a €7,500 fee per parent or grandparent.
What was previously applicable
The Malta Residence and Visa Programme (S.L. 217.18), which continues to govern certificates issued under it and applications pending at 29 March 2021.
What is currently applicable
All new applications from 29 March 2021 are governed by the MPRP regulations, as since amended.
Who may be affected
All new applicants from 29 March 2021. Regulation 26 contains transitory provisions for MRVP certificates and pending applications.
Official source
- Legal Notice
Legal Notice 121 of 2021 — Malta Permanent Residence Programme Regulations, 2021
Government of Malta — Government Gazette
L.N. 121 of 2021, Immigration Act (Cap. 217): Malta Permanent Residence Programme Regulations, 2021
- Published
- 26 Mar 2021
- Effective
- 29 Mar 2021
- Last checked
- 30 Sept 2026
- Status
- Superseded
Reference: LN-121-2021