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The Global Residence Program

Malta has long been recognised as an attractive destination for individuals seeking a stable, secure and tax-efficient place of residence. The Global Residence Programme (GRP) enables eligible non-EU, non-EEA and non-Swiss nationals to obtain a Maltese residence permit together with special tax status, subject to satisfying the programme's qualifying conditions.

Under the current programme, applicants are required to purchase or rent qualifying residential property in Malta. The minimum qualifying property values are €275,000 for property purchased in Malta (excluding the South of Malta), €220,000 for property purchased in Gozo or the South of Malta, or alternatively a minimum annual rental of €9,600 in Malta (excluding the South of Malta) or €8,750 in Gozo or the South of Malta. Applicants must also satisfy the applicable eligibility and compliance requirements.

A residence permit granted under the Global Residence Programme allows beneficiaries to reside in Malta and travel freely in and out of the country. Beneficiaries also enjoy a favourable tax regime, including a 15% tax rate on qualifying foreign-source income remitted to Malta, subject to the applicable conditions and a minimum annual tax liability. In addition, Malta's extensive network of Double Taxation Agreements provides further advantages for international residents.

One of the key benefits of the programme is its flexibility. Beneficiaries are not subject to a minimum annual physical residence requirement, provided they continue to satisfy the programme's ongoing conditions and maintain their eligibility.

Important Update: The Global Residence Programme remains available for applications submitted up to 31 December 2026. From 1 January 2027, new applicants will apply under Malta's new Individual Tax Programme, which replaces the Global Residence Programme and other special tax residence schemes. Applications submitted by 31 December 2026 will continue to be governed by the current GRP rules in accordance with the transitional provisions.