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Malta entrepreneur and start-up visa

1 current source-backed entrepreneur and start-up pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.

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This page contains 1 current route for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.

Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-07-13

Current route records

RouteConditionsEffective or checkedOfficial source
Malta Startup Residence ProgrammeThird-country startup founders and co-founders may qualify for Malta's Startup Residence Programme; the initial residence permit lasts three years and can be extended to five years after successful completion.2026-07-13Official source

Fees, processing times and requirements

Each value as the authority publishes it, in the currency it charges.

RouteFactValueOfficial source
Malta Startup Residence ProgrammeApplication fee (adult family member)750 EUROfficial source
Malta Startup Residence ProgrammeApplication fee (residence card, adult family member)82.5 EUROfficial source
Malta Startup Residence ProgrammeApplication fee (residence card, child)82.5 EUROfficial source
Malta Startup Residence ProgrammeApplication fee750 EUROfficial source
Malta Startup Residence ProgrammeApplication fee (issuance)690 EUROfficial source
Malta Startup Residence ProgrammeApplication fee (residence card)82.5 EUROfficial source
Malta Startup Residence ProgrammeFirst permit valid for36 monthsOfficial source
Malta Startup Residence ProgrammeCan be renewedyesOfficial source
Malta Startup Residence ProgrammeFamily can come alongyesOfficial source
Malta Startup Residence ProgrammePermanent residence after5 yearsOfficial source
Malta Startup Residence ProgrammeMinimum investment25,000 EUROfficial source
Malta Startup Residence ProgrammeWhere to applyonlineOfficial source

Can you work on this route?

Route-specific work rights and conditions stay separate from shortage-list status and individual eligibility.

RoutePublished work answerOfficial source
Malta Startup Residence ProgrammeThe official page states the work conditions for this route.Official source

Official sources

  1. Official route conditionsstartup.residencymalta.gov.mt · Checked 2026-07-13
  2. Malta Startup Residence ProgrammeResidency Malta Agency and Malta Enterprise · Checked 2026-07-13