What income do I need for the Nomad Residence Permit?

Applicants must earn a minimum gross annual income of €42,000. This threshold has been revised in the past, so confirm the current figure on Residency Malta's Nomad site before applying.

The permit is issued for one year and can be renewed, up to an overall maximum (around four years). Renewals require having spent a qualifying amount of time in Malta during the previous period.

Can my family join me?

Yes. Eligible family members such as a spouse and dependent children can be included; dependants not in the original application can generally only be added at renewal.

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Maltese Nomad Residence Permit

Malta's digital-nomad residence permit for non-EU remote workers who earn above an income threshold while working for employers or clients based outside Malta.

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Nomad Residence Permit income threshold (€42,000) and exact renewal/maximum-stay rules have changed before; verify current figures on nomad.residencymalta.gov.mt.

Important information

Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Malta government website before you apply.

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Who it's for
Requirements
What you can do
How to apply
Documents
Frequently asked questions

Issuing authority: Residency Malta Agency
Minimum income: €42,000 gross per year; Current threshold; verify on the official Nomad site as it has been revised before
Validity: 1 year, renewable; Renewals require having spent a qualifying period in Malta; total stay capped (around four years)
Work basis: Remote work for clients/employer/company outside Malta

Who it's for

Remote workers, freelancers and location-independent business owners from outside the EU who can work from anywhere and whose income comes from outside Malta.

Requirements

Non-EU / non-EEA / non-Swiss nationality
Prove you can work remotely using telecommunications
Work as an employee of a foreign company, a freelancer/contractor with mainly foreign clients, or owner of a company registered abroad
Minimum gross annual income of €42,000
Valid travel document
Health insurance covering Malta / the EU
Suitable accommodation in Malta
Recent bank statements evidencing income and means

What you can do

Reside legally in Malta while continuing your existing remote work
Travel within the Schengen area during your stay
Renew the permit if you continue to meet income and presence conditions
Include eligible family members (spouse and dependent children)

How to apply

Applications are made online through Residency Malta's Nomad Residence Permit process. You complete the form in English and upload your passport, proof of remote work, income evidence, insurance and accommodation.

Once a Nomad customer-care officer confirms the application is complete you pay the administrative fee. Applications are typically reviewed within around two months, after which the permit is issued.

Documents

Valid passport
Completed online application form (in English)
Proof of remote employment / freelance contracts / company ownership abroad
Evidence of meeting the €42,000 income threshold
Bank statements (recent months)
Health insurance valid in Malta / the EU
Proof of accommodation in Malta

Frequently asked questions

Applicants must earn a minimum gross annual income of €42,000. This threshold has been revised in the past, so confirm the current figure on Residency Malta's Nomad site before applying.

Official sources

For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.

Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.

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