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The fastest residence status in the whole index — 2 months

Malta
Nomad Residence Permit

The fastest status in the index — about 2 months. But it is a temporary permit capped at 4 years with NO path to permanent residence or citizenship — we say this plainly, not just in fine print.

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Income from
€42,000/year
Time to status
1–2 mo.
Maximum status duration
4 years, no further renewal
Tax on nomad-work income
0% year one, 10% after

The income threshold depends on when you apply

The requirement rose in 2024. New applicants pay the current rate; the older, lower one is preserved only for those who filed before 1 April 2024.

WHEN YOU APPLY
REQUIRED INCOME
WHAT TO KNOW
After 1 April 2024
REQUIRED INCOMEfrom €42,000/year (€3,500/mo)
The current rate for all new applicants.
Before 1 April 2024
REQUIRED INCOMEfrom €32,400/year
Preserved only for those already in the system by that date — not for new applications.

What the full cost consists of

Government fees here are higher than Portugal’s, but the process is far faster — a trade-off between price and speed.

COST ITEM
RATE
APPLIES TO
Administrative fee
RATE€300
main applicant
Administrative fee
RATE€300
per dependant
Residence card issuance
RATE€100
per applicant
Health insurance for the full status period
RATEmarket rate
per person

How the process runs

01
Preparing documents
Proof of remote income (contracts, client statements), health insurance, a criminal record certificate.
02
Filing the application
Through the Residency Malta Agency, with the administrative fee paid at filing.
03
Pre-approval
Up to 30 working days from payment confirmation.
04
Final decision
The agency (RMA) aims for 4–6 weeks; the actual time depends on volume and how complete the documents are.
05
Receiving the residence card
The total time from filing to card in hand is about 2 months — the fastest status in the entire index.

A good fit if

You need EU status as fast as possible — no other programme in this index offers 2 months.
You have documented remote-work income from €3,500/month and can prove it.
You are comfortable with a temporary status — up to 4 years, with a clear plan for what comes after (e.g. MPRP).
The 0% first-year tax rate and 10% after appeal to you for nomad-work income.

A poor fit if

Your goal is permanent status or citizenship: NRP does not lead to permanent residence automatically — it expires after 4 years with no further renewal.
You are not prepared to file separately for MPRP (or another programme) for long-term stay — that is a separate process with its own investment threshold.
Your income is unstable or tied to local employment in Malta rather than remote work from abroad.
You need a path to EU citizenship — NRP offers none, unlike MPRP or programmes like Portugal’s.

Who runs this programme

Your request goes to two or three firms from this list. You see exactly which ones before it is sent, and you can exclude any of them.

No matching firms in the directory for this category yet — the list is curated by hand and grows over time.

This is an independent list of firms in the market, not our partners — we do not forward requests to them or receive payment for referrals. Contact them directly via the link.

Frequent questions

Does NRP lead to permanent residence or citizenship?

No. It is a temporary residence permit capped at 4 years (1 year + 3 annual renewals), after which it expires with no further renewal. Long-term stay requires a separate programme — for example MPRP (see Malta’s other page in the index), which is formally unrelated to NRP.

What happens after 4 years?

The status expires. If another residence status (MPRP or otherwise) is not in place by then, you need to leave the country — there is no automatic renewal beyond 4 years.

How is the tax calculated?

0% on qualifying remote-work income in the first year, then a flat 10% after that. This applies specifically to income from "nomad" work, not to income generally.

Why did the income requirement rise?

From 1 April 2024, the threshold rose from €32,400 to €42,000 a year. The older rate is preserved only for those who had already applied by that date — it does not apply to new applications.

Can you work for a Maltese employer?

No, NRP is built for remote work for clients or an employer outside Malta — local employment does not meet the programme’s conditions.

Who can be included in the application?

Dependants — but each one adds a separate €300 administrative fee; there is no single "family" amount like MPRP has.

Sources

Residency Malta Agency — official Nomad Residence Permit page, criteria and fees↗Residency Malta Agency — programme FAQ section↗

Figures are for reference only. Verified against official sources on 26 August 2026. A precise quote is issued by the appointed firm after document review. This material is not legal advice, a public offer or investment advice.