The Malta Nomad Residence Permit (NRP) is a residence permit which can be issued to non-EU nationals only. The NRP is open to individuals who can work remotely in Malta using telecommunications technology. This permit enables its holders the right to retain their current employment based in another country whilst legally residing in Malta. 

The Nomad Residence Permit (NRP) can be issued in the form of a residence permit for one year and renewable thereafter or in the form of a National Visa in case of applicants who are interested in residing in Malta for less than a year. The applicant is thus required to inform the Residency Malta Agency on the intended duration of stay in Malta prior to the submission of the application. This is done in the form of a Letter of Intent which is to be submitted at the outset.

Malta Nomad Residence Permit Eligibility

Applicants may be eligible for the NRP if they are nationals of a non-EU country. To qualify, the applicant must fall under any one of the following categories:

Malta Nomad Residence Permit Requirements

The following requirements must be fulfilled by an applicant who intends to apply for the NRP:

Malta Nomad Residence Permit Process

A Nomad Residence Permit is to be submitted together with the required supporting documentation and a Government Administrative Fee of €300. Once an application is submitted, the Agency and other local authorities will conduct background checks on the applicant and take a decision on the application. Application processing is expected to take up to 30 days following receipt of all required documentation. If the application is approved, the applicant will be invited to visit Malta to conclude the application.

A national visa of 180 days will be issued to successful applicants who need a visa to enter Malta. Applicants who intend to spend up to 180 days in Malta will be issued with a National Visa while those who intend to spend up to 365 days or more will be issued with a Residence Permit.

Malta Nomad Residence Permit for Family Members

Family members of applicants for the NRP may also be issued with a residence permit subject to an application fee of €300. The applicant may include in an application:

In addition to earning a monthly income of €2,700 gross of tax,  an applicant must earn 20% of the median wage for each family member.

Applicants may submit applications for their family members with their initial application or even when already holding a Nomad Residence Permit or Visa.