Smart Residency for Global Citizens

Eligible Nationals:

Applicants must not be nationals of:

• EU (excluding Maltese nationals)
• Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein, or Switzerland.

Exclusion of Other Programmes:

Applicants must not be benefiting from other Maltese residency or tax incentive programmes, such as:

• Residents Scheme Regulations
• High Net Worth Individuals Rules
• Malta Retirement Programme
• Highly Qualified Persons Rules, etc.

Fit and Proper Status:

Applicants must pass an international due diligence check, ensuring that they are fit and proper to benefit from the programme.

Stable Income:

Applicants must provide proof of stable and sufficient resources to support themselves and their dependents, without recourse to social assistance in Malta.

Property Requirement:

Applicants must own or rent a property in Malta as their primary residence with the following conditions:

• Minimum Rent: €9,600 per year (or €8,750 in Gozo or South Malta).
• Property Purchase: Minimum value of €275,000 (reductions apply in Gozo/South Malta).
• Property must not be let or sublet and must be exclusively for the applicant’s use and dependents (excluding special carers).

Health Insurance:

Applicants must obtain EU-wide health insurance covering themselves and dependents.

Language Proficiency:

Applicants must be fluent in English or Maltese and declare this in their application.

Valid Travel Document:

Applicants must submit proof of a valid travel document with their application.

Tax Requirements:

The applicant must pay a minimum annual tax of €15,000 in Malta.

Residency Requirement:

Applicants must not reside in any other jurisdiction for more than 183 days during a calendar year.

Investment Requirements:

Purchase:

• Minimum €275,000 (Malta)
• Lower thresholds in Gozo or the South

Rent:

• €9,600/year (Malta)
• €8,750/year (Gozo/South)
• Property must be used as the main residence

Annual Minimum Tax: €15,000

Administrative Fee:

• €6,000 (standard)
• €5,500 (if property is in the South of Malta)