Malta (Europe)

The small, yet impactful, island in the Mediterranean is welcoming remote workers to come and live for up to three years with the Malta digital nomad visa.

Officially referred to as the Nomad Residence Permit, remote workers of all types can come and enjoy the beauties this up-and-coming European digital nomad hotspot has to offer.

With an online application and a minimal application fee of just 300€, the Malta digital nomad visa has one of the simplest application processes of all digital nomad visas in Europe.

Remote workers can also bring their family members, at no increased minimum income requirement, to live in Malta for six months to one year, with the option to renew for up to four years.

Additionally, Malta digital nomad visa holders are granted great tax benefits, including a flat tax rate of just 10% on income earned outside of Malta.

Malta Digital Nomad Visa Requirements

• Valid Passport – Your passport must be valid

• Remote Income – You must work as an employee or freelancer or own a business outside of Malta

• 3,500€ per Month – You must make at least 42,000€ per year (gross tax) and have proof of income and bank statements from the last three months. Income cannot be passive; it must be earned through employment, self-employment, or freelancing.

• Completed Application – Fill out the application, sign it, and email it to the Residency Malta Agency

• Processing Time – 4 weeks

• Visa Fee – 300 euro

• Visa Duration – 12 months + 12 months

• Tax – Yes (0 first year then 10%)

• Permanent Residency - No

How to Apply for the Malta Digital Nomad Visa

To be eligible for a Nomad Residence Permit, one must be a non-EU non-EEA, and non-Swiss national. The Residency Malta Agency also issues a list of ineligible countries. The list may be revised from time to time by the Agency at its discretion.

If you are from one of the following countries, you are not eligible to apply for the Malta digital nomad visa. Afghanistan, North Korea, Iran, Democratic Republic of Congo, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Yemen, Venezuela, Russia, Belarus

Step 1: Gather Documents

Collect all of your necessary documents and complete the application.

These include:

• Copy of your Passport (including blank pages)

• Completed Application

• Letter of Intent stating your reasons for applying

• Bank information and statements from the last three months

• Employment/Freelance contracts or proof of business ownership

• EuroPass CV – resume with your education and work experience, signed by you

• GDPR Declaration Form

• It is not mandatory to submit proof of accommodation upon submission of the application. Should the application be approved and a Letter of Approval in Principle is issued, the applicant has the option to submit proof of temporary accommodation for a minimum of 1 month (a card is not issued based on this). Upon arrival to Malta, before booking a biometrics appointment, the applicant must submit a lease covering the full duration of the permit. If the chosen accommodation is deemed to satisfy the program requirements, a Letter of Final Approval is issued.

• Temporary accommodation is a 1-month maximum accommodation submitted upon Letter of Approval in Principle. Note, however, that the Residence Card cannot be issued to a temporary address.

• Purchased Property – If you have purchased a property in Malta and wish to stay in it, you would need to submit a purchase agreement of the property.

• Co-living – If you wish to co-live with someone, you need to provide a contract showing your name.

• Renting a place – If you wish to rent a place, you would need to provide us with a signed copy of the lease agreement between yourself and the lessor.

• Staying with someone in a purchased property – If you wish to stay with someone that owns a purchased property, you would need to provide us with a copy of the purchase agreement and a declaration by the person whom you are staying with, stating your name and duration of stay.

Step 2: Submit Application Online

Upload all of these documents digitally and email them to the Residency Malta Agency.

Keep in mind all applications and documents must be typed. They will not accept handwritten documents.

Step 3: Wait for Approval

Wait to receive an answer. On average, it will take about 60 days to process applications and to be notified of a decision.