The Maltese Government has announced key amendments to the Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP), enacted through Legal Notice 146 of 2025, aimed at enhancing the programme’s structure, improving flexibility for applicants, and reducing costs for families.
One of the most notable changes is the introduction of a temporary residence permit for MPRP applicants. The new provision allows applicants and their families to apply for a one-year renewable permit while their application is being processed enabling them to relocate to Malta earlier in the process.
The amendment also simplifies the programme’s financial framework. The contribution requirement is now fixed at €37,000, regardless of whether the applicant chooses to purchase or rent a qualifying property.
The administration fee for the main applicant has been set at €60,000, payable in two stages: an initial €15,000 on submission of the application and €45,000 following the issuance of the Letter of Approval in Principle.
To support families, the revised rules introduce fee waivers for certain dependants, including spouses, minor children, and adult children with disabilities. In addition, parents and grandparents must now be not in full-time employment in order to qualify as dependants.
The Government has also granted the Agency the power to issue guidelines regulating the use of qualifying property during periods when beneficiaries are temporarily abroad.
The new rules will apply to all MPRP applications submitted on or after 1 January 2025, including those that remain pending when the amendments come into force.
Legal Notice 146 of 2025 reflects Malta’s ongoing commitment to maintaining a transparent and competitive residence programme that remains attractive to global investors and their families.
Our Malta Residence Practice
ACC Immigration’s specialist Malta Residence Practice offers professional, transparent, and comprehensive legal and tax advisory services related to the acquisition of residence status in Malta under regulated programmes such as the Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP):
- advising on eligibility for the selected residence programme prior to submission;
- providing pre-immigration
- advice tailored to your personal and financial circumstances;
- guiding you in the preparation and compilation of all required documentation for your residence application;
- reviewing and vetting supporting documents to ensure compliance with programme regulations;
- advising on the investment requirements and assisting with the structuring and holding of qualifying investments;
- supporting you with property rental or acquisition in Malta, including review of promise of sale agreements and assistance with AIP permit applications where required
