The Independent Means Visa in Malta, also known as the Malta Global Residence Programme (GRP), offers residency to qualified non-EU, non-EEA, and non-Swiss nationals who can demonstrate substantial financial resources and a stable income from foreign sources.
MOBILITY ASSSET SNAPSHOT
The Independent Means Visa program in Malta, officially called the Malta Global Residence Programme (GRP), provides a pathway to residency for financially self-sufficient individuals. This program is designed to attract high-net-worth individuals looking to establish residency in a Mediterranean EU country with a favorable tax regime, warm climate, and rich cultural heritage.
Overview
A pathway to residency for qualified individuals with substantial financial means in Malta
Eligibility Requirements
Individuals with sufficient foreign income and resources
Anchor Ancestor restrictions
Months to citizenship
Length of Visa
Indefinite, subject to annual renewal
Months to Visa
3-4 months
Physical Presence Requirement
No minimum stay required
Availability
Medium
Family Allowance
Spouse and children
Overview
Submit application through an Authorised Registered Mandatory (ARM) who will liaise with the Maltese authorities on your behalf.
Overview
Our experienced team will guide you through each stage of the application process, offering personalized assistance tailored to your needs.
We'll help you gather and organize the documents you need for applying.
Once your documents are ready, we'll let you know where and how to submit your application to the relevant authorities.
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DOCUMENTS
Passport
Marriage certificate and birth certificates of dependents (if applicable)
Proof of property purchase or long-term lease agreement in Malta
A clean criminal record is required, confirmed through police clearance certificates from the applicant's country of origin and any country of residence in the past 5 years
Proof of Income or Wealth: Bank statements for the last 12 months+Proof of pension, investments, rental income, or other passive income sources+Tax returns from the previous year
DOCUMENTS
Birth certificates from government archives; Marriage certificates for family dependencies; Police clearance records from current and past residences
Certified translations into official language(s); Apostille certification; Government-issued document legalization
Diploma and transcript verification; Professional certification authentication; Credential evaluation services
Initial application submission fee; Processing and handling charges; Administrative review fees
Fingerprint collection fee; Digital photograph requirements; Biometric data processing
Required medical examinations; Vaccination verification; Health certificate processing
Document verification fees; Background check processing; Application status updates
Consulate visit expenses; Interview travel costs; Temporary accommodation (if required)
Language proficiency testing; Skills assessment fees; Additional document requests
Immigration lawyer consultation; Document review services; Legal representation fees
Tax planning consultation; Asset transfer advisory; Investment planning services
Relocation services; Property search assistance; Settlement support services
Residency card processing; Passport issuance fees; Registration certificates
Oath ceremony fees; Registration charges; Local authority fees
Renewal fees; Status maintenance costs; Annual reporting fees
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