Europe2All in Malta
Europe2All in Malta
Consulting on residency, citizenship, visas, studies, academic/professional recognition, and practical life on the island
Malta is a micro-island with a giant presence within the European Union: an EU and Schengen Area member, with a Mediterranean climate, English as an official language, and an economy open to services, technology, gaming, iGaming, aviation, and finance.
Consulting on residency, citizenship, visas, studies, academic/professional recognition, and practical life on the island
Malta is a micro-island with a giant presence within the European Union: an EU and Schengen Area member, with a Mediterranean climate, English as an official language, and an economy open to services, technology, gaming, iGaming, aviation, and finance.
What are you looking for?
What are you looking for?
What are you looking for?
Maltese Citizenship Today
Maltese Citizenship Today
Maltese Citizenship Today
Maltese citizenship has undergone significant changes: the former citizenship-by-investment scheme ("golden passport") was deemed illegal by the EU Court of Justice and was closed in 2025.
Today, in a simplified way, there are five main routes to Maltese citizenship:
Maltese citizenship has undergone significant changes: the former citizenship-by-investment scheme ("golden passport") was deemed illegal by the EU Court of Justice and was closed in 2025.
Today, in a simplified way, there are five main routes to Maltese citizenship:
Maltese citizenship has undergone significant changes: the former citizenship-by-investment scheme ("golden passport") was deemed illegal by the EU Court of Justice and was closed in 2025.
Today, in a simplified way, there are five main routes to Maltese citizenship:
Citizenship by descent
Citizenship by descent
For those born to Maltese parents or who have a recognized relationship of ancestry, according to the law.
For those born to Maltese parents or who have a recognized relationship of ancestry, according to the law.
Citizenship by registration
Citizenship by registration
For certain groups with a special connection to Malta (e.g., some former citizens, spouses of Maltese citizens, people of Maltese origin in diaspora countries, under specific conditions).
For certain groups with a special connection to Malta (e.g., some former citizens, spouses of Maltese citizens, people of Maltese origin in diaspora countries, under specific conditions).
Naturalization by residence
Naturalization by residence
For foreigners who reside in Malta for a long period, generally 7 years of residence before applying for naturalization, with good conduct and integration.
For foreigners who reside in Malta for a long period, generally 7 years of residence before applying for naturalization, with good conduct and integration.
Citizenship by marriage or registered family tie
Citizenship by marriage or registered family tie
In certain cases, a spouse or widow(er) of a Maltese citizen can acquire citizenship by registration, having fulfilled the time and effective connection requirements.
In certain cases, a spouse or widow(er) of a Maltese citizen can acquire citizenship by registration, having fulfilled the time and effective connection requirements.
Citizenship by merit (“citizenship by merit”)
Citizenship by merit (“citizenship by merit”)
Introduced in 2025 to replace the purely financial model; it is aimed at people who make an exceptional contribution to Malta (economic, scientific, cultural, social, etc.), under a highly discretionary regime and not "automatic" like the former investment.
Introduced in 2025 to replace the purely financial model; it is aimed at people who make an exceptional contribution to Malta (economic, scientific, cultural, social, etc.), under a highly discretionary regime and not "automatic" like the former investment.
Visas and Residence in Malta
Visas and Residence in Malta
Visas and Residence in Malta
Malta uses two main types of visas:
Malta uses two main types of visas:
Schengen Visa Type C – short stay (tourism, business, up to 90 days in 180)
Schengen Visa Type C – short stay (tourism, business, up to 90 days in 180)
National Visa Type D – long stays (work, study, family, others), which normally lead to a permit / eResidence in Malta.
National Visa Type D – long stays (work, study, family, others), which normally lead to a permit / eResidence in Malta.
Work and Residence
Work and Residence
For third-country nationals, the general rule is:
Have a job offer in Malta
Obtain an "Employment Residence Permit" or "Single Permit" – a title that combines residency and work authorization
For third-country nationals, the general rule is:
Have a job offer in Malta
Obtain an "Employment Residence Permit" or "Single Permit" – a title that combines residency and work authorization
Study and Residence for Students
Study and Residence for Students
Anyone intending to study in Malta for a period longer than 90 days (full course, academic year, undergraduate, master's, long-term intensive English, etc.) needs:
A Type D Study Visa (when required by nationality)
And, after arriving, an e-Residence Permit to cover the study period.
Anyone intending to study in Malta for a period longer than 90 days (full course, academic year, undergraduate, master's, long-term intensive English, etc.) needs:
A Type D Study Visa (when required by nationality)
And, after arriving, an e-Residence Permit to cover the study period.
Nomad Residence Permit – Digital Nomad in Malta
Nomad Residence Permit – Digital Nomad in Malta
Malta has a specific program for digital nomads: the Nomad Residence Permit, managed by the Residency Malta Agency.
In general, it is aimed at those who:
Are a third-country national
Work remotely for a company/client outside Malta (employee, partner, or freelancer)
Achieve a minimum annual income (currently around €42,000 gross/year, subject to updates)
Malta has a specific program for digital nomads: the Nomad Residence Permit, managed by the Residency Malta Agency.
In general, it is aimed at those who:
Are a third-country national
Work remotely for a company/client outside Malta (employee, partner, or freelancer)
Achieve a minimum annual income (currently around €42,000 gross/year, subject to updates)
Family Reunification
Family Reunification
Malta provides residence for certain family members of foreigners already residing or of Maltese / EU citizens.
But there is an important detail: not every family reunification title grants an automatic right to work; in some cases, the family member needs to later apply for their own "single permit" to be able to engage in employment.
Malta provides residence for certain family members of foreigners already residing or of Maltese / EU citizens.
But there is an important detail: not every family reunification title grants an automatic right to work; in some cases, the family member needs to later apply for their own "single permit" to be able to engage in employment.
Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP)
Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP)
The Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP) is the permanent residence by investment program for non-Europeans, managed by the Residency Malta Agency.
The Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP) is the permanent residence by investment program for non-Europeans, managed by the Residency Malta Agency.
Other Residence and Long-Term Schemes
Other Residence and Long-Term Schemes
Malta also has:
Tax residence and "global" residence schemes for certain profiles with specific income or wealth (e.g., Global Residence Programme, other fiscal schemes)
Long-term residence rules at the EU level, for those who have already resided legally for years, with more stable rights
Malta also has:
Tax residence and "global" residence schemes for certain profiles with specific income or wealth (e.g., Global Residence Programme, other fiscal schemes)
Long-term residence rules at the EU level, for those who have already resided legally for years, with more stable rights
Recognition of Diplomas and Professions in Malta
Recognition of Diplomas and Professions in Malta
Recognition of Diplomas and Professions in Malta
Academic Recognition
Academic Recognition
Academic Recognition
Malta has an official body for the recognition of qualifications: the Malta Qualifications Recognition Information Centre (MQRIC), integrated into the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA).
Malta has an official body for the recognition of qualifications: the Malta Qualifications Recognition Information Centre (MQRIC), integrated into the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA).
Malta has an official body for the recognition of qualifications: the Malta Qualifications Recognition Information Centre (MQRIC), integrated into the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA).
Evaluates foreign academic and professional qualifications
Evaluates foreign academic and professional qualifications
Compares them with the Malta Qualifications Framework (MQF) and the European Qualifications Framework (EQF)
Compares them with the Malta Qualifications Framework (MQF) and the European Qualifications Framework (EQF)
Issues opinions of comparability and recognition, useful for:
Issues opinions of comparability and recognition, useful for:
Regulated Professions and Professional Recognition
Regulated Professions and Professional Recognition
Regulated Professions and Professional Recognition
Some professions in Malta are "regulated": they require specific qualification, registration with a competent authority, or a “warrant” for practice (such as medicine, nursing, architecture, accounting, psychology, radiography, among others).
The professional recognition process follows:
Some professions in Malta are "regulated": they require specific qualification, registration with a competent authority, or a “warrant” for practice (such as medicine, nursing, architecture, accounting, psychology, radiography, among others).
The professional recognition process follows:
Some professions in Malta are "regulated": they require specific qualification, registration with a competent authority, or a “warrant” for practice (such as medicine, nursing, architecture, accounting, psychology, radiography, among others).
The professional recognition process follows:
EU law and directives on mutual recognition of professional qualifications
EU law and directives on mutual recognition of professional qualifications
Competence of different “designated authorities” for each profession (councils, boards, orders, sectoral agencies)
Competence of different “designated authorities” for each profession (councils, boards, orders, sectoral agencies)
Practical Life in Malta
Practical Life in Malta
Practical Life in Malta
After the visa and the residence card, comes real life:
After the visa and the residence card, comes real life:
After the visa and the residence card, comes real life:
Registration to obtain the eResidence card (document showing the legal basis of residence)
Registration to obtain the eResidence card (document showing the legal basis of residence)
Maltese tax number (for work, bank account, contracts)
Maltese tax number (for work, bank account, contracts)
Access to the health system (public/private, depending on the residence title and agreements)
Access to the health system (public/private, depending on the residence title and agreements)
Schools for children (public, church schools, private, international)
Schools for children (public, church schools, private, international)
Search for accommodation within the visa/residence requirements (when there are minimum requirements)
Search for accommodation within the visa/residence requirements (when there are minimum requirements)
Strategic Consulting and Premium Follow-up – Malta
Strategic Consulting and Premium Follow-up – Malta
Strategic Consulting and Premium Follow-up – Malta
Para quem quer um plano global de Itália+Europa ou tem um caso mais sensível.
Para quem quer um plano global de Itália+Europa ou tem um caso mais sensível.
Malta / Europe Strategic Consulting
Malta / Europe Strategic Consulting
Suitable for profiles such as:
Suitable for profiles such as:
Those who want to choose between Malta, Portugal, Spain, Italy, or another EU country
Those who want to choose between Malta, Portugal, Spain, Italy, or another EU country
Those who want to combine digital nomad + residence by investment + citizenship planning
Those who want to combine digital nomad + residence by investment + citizenship planning
Those with a career in a regulated area and who need to align diploma, professional body, and visa
Those with a career in a regulated area and who need to align diploma, professional body, and visa
Premium Follow-up
Premium Follow-up
For families, entrepreneurs, investors, and professionals with more complex cases:
For families, entrepreneurs, investors, and professionals with more complex cases:
We centralize timelines (visas, residence, academic recognition, career, eventual citizenship)
We centralize timelines (visas, residence, academic recognition, career, eventual citizenship)
We maintain regular checkpoints via email / WhatsApp
We maintain regular checkpoints via email / WhatsApp
We coordinate, when necessary, with partners in Malta (lawyers, accountants, translators, local consultants)
We coordinate, when necessary, with partners in Malta (lawyers, accountants, translators, local consultants)
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