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Nomad Residence Program (NRP)
NRP offers a tranquil island lifestyle to full-time employees, self-employed individuals, and freelance professionals who meet the salary threshold and can prove their ability to sustain their employment and economic sufficiency through remote work. Beneficiaries of the program can travel freely within the Schengen Area and stay in another Schengen state for up to 90 days within every 180-day period.
Benefits
Applicable to Immediate Family
Main applicant can include their spouse and dependent children in the initial application.
Visa-Free Travel to/within the Schengen
Residence permit-holders can fly directly to 29 Schengen countries, travel within the Schengen area without customs checks, and stay up to 90 days in other Schengen countries every 180 days.
Special Tax Status
For chargeable income derived from authorized work and remitted to Malta for this program, beneficiaries are entitled to a fixed income tax rate of 10% and relief of double taxation.
Access to Local & EU-wide Healthcare
Beneficiaries can use healthcare services across Malta with their health insurance, enjoy low-cost private and international education in Malta, and use public transport for free, both on the road and at sea.
Requirements
Main Applicant
1. At least 18 years old
2. Non-EU national and not from a country sanctioned by
Residency Malta Agency
3. Fit under one of the three employement categories.
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Employed - with an employer registered in a foreign country under an employment contract;
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Self-Employed - conducting business activity for a company registered in a foreign country, of which the main applicant is a partner/shareholder;b.
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Freelance - offering freelance or consulting services to clients whose permanent establishments are in a foreign country, with whom the main applicant has engagement agreements.c.
4. Financially independent, a minimum annual gross income of €42,000
5. Take out health insurance covering risks in Malta for all applicants
In officially registered marriage or unregistered civil partnership with the main applicant
Spouse
Unmarried and principally dependent on the main applicant
Adult Children
Fees & Conditions
Fees (in EUR)
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Pay a non-refundable administrative fee of €300 per applicant
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Pay professional fee to our partners:
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€1,275 main applicant​
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€850 dependant
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Reside in suitable residential property upon approval through either rent (co-habitation is accepted), purchase or living with a local home owner
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File annual tax return every year
How we can help
Paperwork & Represenation
We and our partners at AE will manage the entire application process for you, handling all paperwork, and attending meetings with authorities *
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* If you'd like to work directly with AE, feel free to use UStoMalta as a referral code to receive a $150 discount for any immigration-related service (for new clients only)
If you decide GRP is not for you, we will be happy to guide you through other residency programs available
Timeline
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Letter of Engagement: 1 day
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Applicant signs LOE with Agent
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Application: 2 weeks
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​Representative prepares documents and submits application. Applicant pays fees.
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Due Diligence: 2 months
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​Residency Malta Agency (RMA) conducts background checks and issues Approval in Principle. RMA might request more supporting documents.
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Temporary Accomodation & Insurance: 2 weeks
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Applicant finalizes temporary accommodation & insurance for Malta within 30 days upon receiving Approval in Principle
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Biometrics: 1 day​
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RMA issues Final Approval and applicant captures biometrics in Malta
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Long-Term Accommodation: 2 weeks
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RMA starts issuance of residence permit after applicant finalizes long-term accommodation
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Residence Permit: 3 weeks
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RMA reviews property documents and issues residence permit