Malta Digital Nomad Residence Permit

The Malta Digital Nomad Visa (also referred to as the Malta Nomad Residence Permit – MNRP) was introduced to attract remote workers and digital nomads by offering the chance to live in Malta while maintaining employment with an overseas employer or business. This programme allows non-EU nationals to reside legally on the island while continuing their remote work.

Key Benefits:

EU Residence: Live in an EU member state, benefiting from the high quality of life Malta offers.
Freedom of Movement: Travel freely within the EU and the Schengen Zone.
Work Remotely: Maintain your foreign employment or business operations without the need to relocate your career.

Malta’s beautiful Mediterranean setting, rich culture, and dynamic environment make it an attractive destination for global remote workers seeking a new base. The MNRP programme is designed to cater to freelancers, self-employed individuals, and others with the ability to work remotely from anywhere in the world.

Malta Nomad Residence Permit Application Process

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

To qualify for the Malta Digital Nomad Visa, applicants must meet the following conditions:

Employment or Self-Employment:

- Employed: Work remotely for an employer registered outside Malta.
- Self-employed: Operate a business registered abroad, of which you are a partner or shareholder.
- Freelance: Offer services to clients based outside Malta.

Income: Must demonstrate a minimum gross annual income of €42,000.
Clean Criminal Record: A background check is required.
Accommodation: Proof of a valid residential lease agreement covering the entire duration of the permit.
Health Insurance: Coverage must meet a minimum of €30,000, covering both inpatient and outpatient care.
Economic Means: Evidence of sufficient funds to support yourself and any dependents during your stay.

Applicants employed by a Maltese subsidiary or those seeking employment within Malta do not qualify for this permit.

DURATION & RENEWALS

The Maltese Digital Nomad Visa is originally valid for up to one year. This can be renewed so long as the applicant meets all the visa requirements. It is required to re-apply before the current visa expires.

The Nomad Residence Permit may be renewed up to 3 times, meaning that applicants who continue to meet the requirements can stay up to 4 years in Malta on such a permit.

The Digital Nomad Visa is initially valid for 1 year. It can be renewed for up to 3 additional years, allowing a total stay of 4 years in Malta, provided you meet all the requirements.

DEPENDENTS

Family members (spouse, minor children, and economically dependent adult children) can apply for residence permits under the same application, at an additional fee of €300 per dependent.

Dependents cannot automatically work in Malta; they must apply for a work permit separately.

Once the main applicant completes the payment or receives approval, it is not possible to include additional dependents.

An exception to this rule applies to newborns, for whom inclusion is permissible. While residence permits are granted to family members, they do not automatically grant the right to work in Malta. Those wishing to work must apply for the appropriate permit.

TAX TREATMENT

Applicants who are in possession of a Digital Nomad Visa will keep on paying taxes in a foreign jurisdiction. Those individuals who work remotely from the island while being employed by a company registered abroad are regarded as earning income from foreign sources. This leads to an exemption from personal income tax for them.

APPLICATION FEES

The Malta Digital Nomad application incurs a fee of €300 for the main applicant, with an additional €300 for each dependent. The issuance of visa cards requires a nominal fee of €27 per card.

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