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Malta Nomad Residence Permit

20 facts quoted from the official source

An official digital nomad route to Malta. Everything below is quoted from the government source, with the date it was checked.

Income required
€42,000/yr
the lowest published threshold
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
9
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

Not stated in the official source — the base holds no eligibility statement for this route, so none is published here.

9 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Character and securityA police conduct certificate and background verification are required.
  • Eligible Sector Or ProfessionOne of the three published foreign-work branches must be met.
  • Income Annual MinThe current gross annual income threshold is EUR 42,000.checked 2026-07-26
  • Income History MonthsThe main applicant must evidence a guaranteed income source for at least five cumulative months from application.
  • Minimum ageThe main applicant must be at least eighteen.
  • Nationality or qualifying statusThe programme is for third-country nationals outside EU, EEA and Swiss free movement.
  • Remote Work RequiredThe applicant must be able to work remotely and independently of location using telecommunications.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Accommodation requirementA rental or purchase agreement must cover the full permit period.
  • Health-insurance requirementA health-insurance policy covering Malta and other European countries is required.
Also stated by the source
  • Decision DiscretionaryResidency Malta states that grant of a Nomad permit is always discretionary.
  • Eligibility summaryApplicants must have a minimum gross yearly income of EUR 42,000.checked 2026-07-26
  • Local Client Or Employment AllowedDirect or indirect services to Malta-based companies or individuals are ineligible.
  • Long-term residence or conversion pathThe official programme states that Nomad residence does not lead to long-term residence or citizenship.
  • Official source basisApplicants must have a minimum gross yearly income of EUR 42,000.checked 2026-07-26
  • Report summaryApplicants must have a minimum gross yearly income of EUR 42,000.checked 2026-07-26
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • Government feeThe non-refundable administrative fee is EUR 300 for each applicant.checked 2026-07-26
Validity
4 proven from the official source.
  • Initial duration or stay ceilingThe initial Nomad Residence Permit is valid for one year.
  • Renewal or extensionThe permit may be renewed three times.
  • Renewal Presence RequiredRenewal requires evidence of at least five cumulative months of residence in Malta in the preceding year.
  • Total Duration MaxThe maximum total stay under the Nomad programme is four years.
How it works

From here to a yes

See if you qualify — freeThe 3-minute check scores your profile against every Malta route at once, this one included. No signup, no card.
Get your full report — €10One personalised report ranks every route you can actually get, with the full requirement set for your profile — so you apply for the right one.
Apply with the official sourceThe application itself always happens with the government — the enacting authority linked below. The report points you straight at it.
FAQ

Straight answers

01How much money do I need?
The lowest published threshold is €42,000/yr (income), from the official record.
02What does this route lead to?
The official source states: The official programme states that Nomad residence does not lead to long-term residence or citizenship.
03Do I need health insurance?
The official source states: A health-insurance policy covering Malta and other European countries is required.
04Do I need to show accommodation in Malta?
The official source states: A rental or purchase agreement must cover the full permit period.

Every answer is quoted from the official nomad.residencymalta.gov.mt page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 20 points against the official source; 20 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Processing time is not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source nomad.residencymalta.gov.mtLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Malta government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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