The Maltese Golden visa program (MPRP) now becomes cheaper and affordable to applications, as a result of new changes implemented into the program.
On 22 July 2025, the Residency Malta Agency published Circular No. RMA 72 – 2025, formally
announcing substantial updates to the MPRP golden visa framework via Legal Notice 146 of 2025. These updates are applicable to all new applications submitted from 1 January 2025 onwards. The changes aim to streamline application processing, simplify pricing, introduce a transitional permit, and offer greater flexibility on property use.
Key Changes
- A one-year Temporary Residence Permit granted at the outset after background checks.
- A restructured pricing model, replacing the distinction between purchasing and leasing property
with a unified contribution. - Lower fee for dependants and zero fee for spouse significantly reduce overall costs for larger families.
- Rental flexibility for both owned and leased qualifying property.
- The transfer of licensing authority from Agenzija Komunità Malta to the Residency Malta Agency.
New Pricing
| Rent Option | Property |
| Government Administration Fee Main Applicant: €60,000 (Split payment structure of €15,000 upfront and €45,000 upon approval) Additional Dependents (Spouse and Children under the age of 18 are excluded from any fees.) €7,500 per dependent Government Contribution €37,000 Donation to an NGO €2,000. Property Rental €14,000 (South or North regions) Health Insurance: Basic health insurance required for all applicants. Residency Card: €500 per card, €50 for replacement of card (due to loss, theft, damage or amendments to personal details (e.g change of address) Financial Eligibility: €500,000 net assets of which €150,000 must be in financial assets OR €650,000 net assets of which €75,000 must be in financial assets. | Property Purchase Minimum €375,000 (South or North regions) Government Administration Fee Main Applicant: €60,000 (Split payment structure of €15,000 upfront and €45,000 upon approval) Additional Dependents (Spouse and Children under the age of 18 are excluded from any fees.) €7,500 per dependent Government Contribution €37,000 Donation to an NGO €2,000. Health Insurance: Basic health insurance required for all applicants. Residency Card: €500 per card, €50 for replacement of card (due to loss, theft, damage or amendments to personal details (e.g change of address) Financial Eligibility: €500,000 net assets of which €150,000 must be in financial assets OR €650,000 net assets of which €75,000 must be in financial assets. |
These updated rules and pricing apply retrospectively to all applications submitted on or after 1st
January 2025, regardless of whether the legal notice was published later.
