Malta Nomad Residence Permit
Malta's residence permit for non-EU nationals who work remotely, administered by the Residency Malta Agency. We provide the Housing Authority registered lease your application depends on.
- Minimum income
- €42,000
- Initial permit
- 12 months
- Maximum stay
- 4 years
- Application fee
- €300
Eligibility
Who can apply
Nationality
How you earn
Income threshold
What you'll need
- A valid passport
- Health insurance covering Malta and Europe
- A lease or purchase agreement in your name
- A police conduct certificate and clean background check
- Standard visa documentation plus proof of income or employment
Duration and fees
- Initial permit
- Up to 12 months
- Extensions
- 3 × (4 years total)
- Application fee
- €300 per person
- Residence card
- €27.50 per person
- Tax, first 12 months
- 0% on foreign income
- Tax, thereafter
- Flat 10%
Benefits
Why this route works
Secure legal status
No visa overstays or informal workarounds, and freedom to travel within the Schengen Area.
English-speaking and EU-connected
English is an official language of Malta, with full access to the European market.
Favourable tax treatment
No tax on foreign-sourced income for the first 12 months, then a flat 10% rate on eligible income.
Established remote-work base
Reliable connectivity, coworking spaces and a substantial international professional community.
How we help
Accommodation that meets the requirement
Applications are delayed or refused when accommodation documentation isn't compliant. We provide leases built for exactly this purpose.
- Registered room leases from €400 per month
- Registration with the Housing Authority
- An official correspondence address
- Mail handling and ongoing administrative support
See our full range of services, or walk through the application process step by step.
Common questions
Do I need a registered lease before I apply?
You need to provide proof of accommodation as part of the application, and it must be a lease registered with the Housing Authority. In most cases a registered room lease is sufficient for the Nomad Residence Permit.
How long does the application take?
Initial processing takes up to 30 working days. Once approved, you have 30 days to submit post-approval documents including accommodation proof and health insurance. We recommend starting 4 to 6 months before you plan to relocate.
Can I renew the permit?
Yes. The permit is issued for up to one year and can be extended three times, for a maximum stay of four years.
What does it cost in total?
The application fee is €300 per person and is non-refundable. The residence card costs a further €27.50 per person, payable in person by card when you collect it.
Can my family come with me?
Dependants can be included, and the application fee applies per person. Talk to us about your circumstances and we will confirm what documentation each family member needs.
Need a registered lease for the Malta Nomad Residence Permit?
Tell us your timeline and we'll confirm what you need and how quickly we can arrange it.