Malta permanent residence route
1 current source-backed permanent residence pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.
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
| Route | Conditions | Effective or checked | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP) | Third-country nationals may qualify as the main applicant or family dependants under Malta's permanent residence programme; the residence certificate does not expire while its programme obligations are met. | 2026-07-13 | Official source |
Can you work on this route?
Route-specific work rights and conditions stay separate from shortage-list status and individual eligibility.
| Route | Published work answer | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP) | The exact MPRP FAQ requires the beneficiary to apply for a work permit through normal procedures; it separately says the beneficiary or spouse may apply to launch a business subject to prevailing legislation. | Official source |
| Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP) | The Residency Malta MPRP FAQ states that a certificate of residency under the Malta Permanent Residence Programme does not itself entitle the beneficiary to an employment licence. | Official source |
Official sources
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