MORE ABOUT Malta

Malta's Independent Means Visas

The Independent Means Visa in Malta, also known as the Malta Global Residence Programme (GRP), offers residency to qualified non-EU, non-EEA, and non-Swiss nationals who can demonstrate substantial financial resources and a stable income from foreign sources.

Estatísticas

Malta - Independent Means Visa

Discover the Independent Means Visa in Malta

The Independent Means Visa program in Malta, officially called the Malta Global Residence Programme (GRP), provides a pathway to residency for financially self-sufficient individuals. This program is designed to attract high-net-worth individuals looking to establish residency in a Mediterranean EU country with a favorable tax regime, warm climate, and rich cultural heritage.

Valor da renda mínima

€15,000 minimum annually

Países com isenção de visto

172

Meses para o visto

3-4 months

Visão geral

A Snapshot of Independent Means Visa in Malta

A pathway to residency for qualified individuals with substantial financial means in Malta

Requisitos de elegibilidade

Individuals with sufficient foreign income and resources

Restrições do ancestral da âncora

Meses para a cidadania

Duração do visto

Indefinite, subject to annual renewal

Meses para o visto

3-4 months

Requisito de presença física

No minimum stay required

Disponibilidade

Médio

Bolsa Família

Cônjuge e filhos

Visão geral

Benefits of Independent Means Visa in Malta

The program offers numerous advantages for individuals looking to establish their presence in Malta's Mediterranean environment.

  • Favorable flat tax rate of 15% on foreign-sourced income remitted to Malta
  • No tax on foreign-sourced capital gains
  • Access to Malta's healthcare system
  • Freedom to travel within the Schengen Area
  • Possibility to include family members and domestic staff in the application

How to Apply for the Independent Means Visa in Malta

Submit application through an Authorised Registered Mandatory (ARM) who will liaise with the Maltese authorities on your behalf.

Visão geral

Requirements for Malta's Independent Means Visa

To qualify for the Independent Means Visa (GRP), applicants must meet specific criteria demonstrating their financial stability and self-sufficiency.

  • Be a non-EU, non-EEA, and non-Swiss national
  • Purchase or rent qualifying property in Malta
  • Demonstrate financial self-sufficiency
  • Obtain comprehensive health insurance coverage for all EU risks
  • Have a clean criminal record
  • Pay a minimum annual tax of €15,000 for all family members

Visão geral

Documents Needed for Malta's Independent Means Visas

Completed application form

Valid Passport

Proof of income and financial resources

Bank statements

Certificados de habilitação da polícia

Proof of property purchase or rental in Malta

Health insurance policy

Application fee of €6,000 (€5,500 for property in South Malta or Gozo)

Discover How GlobalPassport Simplifies the Application Process for Malta's Independent Means Visas

Orientação passo a passo

Nossa equipe experiente o orientará em cada etapa do processo de solicitação, oferecendo assistência personalizada e adaptada às suas necessidades.

Preparação de documentos

Nós o ajudaremos a reunir e organizar os documentos necessários para a solicitação.

Envio de aplicativos

Quando seus documentos estiverem prontos, informaremos onde e como enviar sua solicitação às autoridades competentes.

FAQs about Malta's Independent Means Visas

How long does it take to process an Independent Means Visa (GRP) application?

Ícone de adição

Can I include my family members in my Independent Means Visa (GRP) application?

Ícone de adição

What types of income qualify for the Independent Means Visa (GRP)?

Ícone de adição

How often do I need to renew my residency permit?

Ícone de adição

Can Independent Means Visa (GRP) holders apply for Maltese citizenship?

Ícone de adição

Ícone de adição

Why Malta

Malta offers a high quality of life, favorable tax regime, and a Mediterranean lifestyle for foreign residents.

Benefícios:

  • EU member state
  • English-speaking population
  • Warm climate and beautiful beaches

Vantagens:

  • Strategic location in the Mediterranean
  • Rich cultural and historical heritage
  • Safe environment with low crime rates

Como visto em

Your Passport to Freedom (Seu passaporte para a liberdade).
Live Where You Belong (Viva onde você pertence).

Saiba qual ativo de mobilidade é mais adequado às suas necessidades e aspirações.

Faça uma avaliação gratuita