Digital nomad visa in Malta
The official Residency Malta Agency programme for remote employees and freelancers: income from €3,500 a month (€42,000 a year), a permit for 1 year renewable up to 4 years in total. Since 2024 separate tax rules apply (S.L. 123.210): 12 months with no tax on income from authorised remote work, then a flat rate of 10%.
It was €2,700 a month (€32,400 a year); it became €3,500 a month (€42,000 a year) for every application filed from 1 April 2024. Those who applied before that date keep the old threshold on renewal. In addition, income has to be proven 5 months ahead (the equivalent of €17,500) — this is not a one-off certificate but a mandatory condition both on first filing and on renewal. As at July 2026 no further increases to the threshold have been recorded.
The permit is issued for 1 year and renewed no more than 3 times (4 years in total) at the discretion of Residency Malta Agency — at each renewal compliance with the criteria is checked again, including income and a minimum of 5 cumulative months of residence in Malta over the previous 12 months, evidenced by bank statements. The renewal has to be filed 2–3 months before the current period expires. Originally (from 2021) no more than 2 renewals were allowed (3 years in total) — the rule was extended to 3 renewals (4 years) later.
What the service includes
| Checking that you meet the criteria and working out the income threshold that applies in your case | |
| Preparing the file (form N4, Letter of Intent, CV, the set of documents for your type of income) | |
| Filing the application with Residency Malta Agency and handling the agency's queries | |
| Support through obtaining the Letter of Approval in Principle and the Final Approval | |
| A consultation on renewal (up to 3 times, a maximum of 4 years in total) | |
| Renting or buying accommodation in Malta— billed separately | |
| Medical insurance— billed separately | |
| The government fees of €300 (processing the application) and €100 (issuing the residence card) per person, and visa fees (if an entry visa is needed)— billed separately | |
| Individual tax advice and filing returns under the S.L. 123.210 regime— billed separately |
What we need from you
- 1Citizenship of a country outside the EU/EEA/Switzerland (the programme is only for “third-country nationals”)
- 2Gross annual income from €42,000 (≈€3,500 a month) — for applications filed from 1 April 2024; those filed earlier keep the previous threshold of €32,400 a year (≈€2,700 a month)
- 3Proof of income for 5 months ahead from the date of filing (the equivalent of €17,500) — bank statements for the last 3 months + a contract or agreement covering the remaining period
- 4The income must come from “authorised” remote activity: an employment contract with a foreign employer, a shareholding or partnership in a foreign company, or freelance or consultancy work for clients outside Malta
- 5A medical insurance policy for a full year, fully prepaid, covering the EU (including Malta) and the United Kingdom — a minimum of €100,000; travel insurance is not accepted
- 6A criminal record certificate (no more than 6 months old) for every applicant over 18 + passing a background check
- 7A valid lease or ownership of accommodation in Malta for the whole period of the permit
- 8Administrative fees: €300 per person for processing the application (non-refundable, by bank transfer) + €100 per person for issuing the residence card (paid by card in person at the Identità office) — separate from the fee for our support
Frequently asked questions
What minimum income is needed for the Nomad Residence Permit in Malta?
Do Nomad Residence Permit holders pay tax in Malta?
Can you bring your family on this visa?
How long does the process take?
How much are the official government fees (excluding our support)?
Is the other parent's separate consent needed to include a child in the application?
Sources
- Residency Malta Agency — official Nomad Residence Permit eligibility page
- Residency Malta Agency — official Nomad Residence Permit FAQ
- Residency Malta Agency — checklist of documents for filing
- Residency Malta Agency — section on the taxation of holders (with a link to S.L. 123.210)
- Residency Malta Agency — “Application process” section (fees €300 + €100)
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