How much income do you need for the Nomad Residence Permit?

The Nomad Residence Permit requires a minimum income of about $3,850 per year, per the program's current published rules.

How long is the Nomad Residence Permit valid for?

The Nomad Residence Permit for Malta is issued for 1 year and is renewable under the published renewal rules.

Does the Nomad Residence Permit lead to permanent residency?

No — the Nomad Residence Permit does not directly lead to permanent residency.

Can family members join the Nomad Residence Permit?

Yes — eligible dependents can apply to join the Nomad Residence Permit per the program's family-clause rules. Verify per-dependent fees and documentation requirements against the official source.

Where can I read the official rules for the Nomad Residence Permit?

The official source for the Nomad Residence Permit (digital nomad visa for Malta) is published at https://nomad.residencymalta.gov.mt/. CountryLens only renders facts; the authority is the source.

MaltaDigital Nomad Visa

Nomad Residence Permit

A digital nomad pathway for Malta. Below are the requirements, fees, and the deep-linked official government source. Verify against the source before applying — visa rules change without notice.

Minimum income

€42,000/yr~$46,200/yr USD

Application fee

$300

Duration

1 year

Renewable

Yes

Tax-residency trigger

183 days / yr

Last verified

2026-05-25

Eligibility

Qualification readout

Family allowed
Yes
Path to permanent residency
No
Launched
2021

Notes

Threshold RAISED 2024-04-01 to EUR 42,000/year gross (~EUR 3,500/mo) from previous EUR 32,400/yr. Pre-2024-04-01 applications grandfathered at old threshold. Three eligibility paths: (a) employee of foreign company, (b) partner/shareholder of foreign business, (c) freelancer with foreign clients. Renewable up to 4 years total. 10% flat tax under Nomad Tax regime introduced 2024. Sister to MT MPRP + GRP (separate residence programs).

Official sources

Verify the latest details on the issuing government’s own page. Rules and fees change without notice.

Sourcenomad.residencymalta.gov.mt

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