Category: Retirement Visa
Overview: The Malta Retirement Programme (MRP) offers special tax status and residency for EU/EEA/Swiss & third-country nationals seeking to retire in Malta, primarily receiving a pension. It provides an attractive regime for high-net-worth individuals.
Eligibility: Non-Maltese; pension must be ≥75% of chargeable income; hold qualifying property (own/rent); meet minimum tax €7,500/year; not be covered by other tax programs; fit & proper test.
Processing Time: ~90 days
Visa Duration: 12 months
Renewable: Yes
Work Authorisation: Not permitted
Remote Work Allowed: No
Dependants Allowed: No
Path to Residency: Yes
Path to Citizenship: No
Sponsor Required: No
Official Government Page: https://cfr.gov.mt/en/individuals/Pages/Residence-Programmes/The-Malta-Retirement-Programme.aspx
Summary: The Malta Retirement Programme grants residency and special tax status to qualifying non-Maltese pensioners. Requires pension as main income (≥75% of chargeable income), property ownership/lease, and minimum €7,500 annual tax.