Malta Nomad Residence Permit

Min investment

$45,000

Time to status

~1–2 months

Path to citizenship

None — the permit does not lead to permanent residence or Maltese citizenship.

Residency requirement

1 year, renewable up to 4 years in total.

Visa-free destinations

Not specified

Dual citizenship allowed

Conditional

Notes

Run by Residency Malta for non-EU remote workers earning about €3,500/month gross from foreign employers or clients. Valid one year and renewable to a maximum of four. Since 2024 holders pay a flat 10% Maltese income tax on qualifying foreign employment income (with the first 12 months exempt) instead of progressive rates. English is an official language, which removes the usual language friction. Does not lead to permanent residence or citizenship.

About Malta

Healthcare

★★★★★

Safety

★★★★★

Cost of living

Moderate

Climate

Mediterranean