Malta Has Introduced a Residence Permit for Digital Nomads

The Maltese authorities have introduced a special residence permit for digital nomads (Nomad Residence Permit, NRP), which will allow third-country citizens to legally live in the island state without the need to obtain special visas and work permits, writes Investment Migration Insider.

The new scheme targets remote employees of companies located outside of Malta, as well as those who own businesses registered abroad, and freelancers who have clients in other countries of the world. Since Europeans already have the opportunity to live and move freely in Malta, the program is intended only for third-country citizens.

The residence permit for digital nomads will be issued for one year with the possibility of extension. You will need to pay an administrative fee of €300 for application.

Quote. "There is a whole market for digital nomads. We have successfully attracted such people in the past," said Alex Muscat, the Parliamentary Secretary for Maltese Citizenship.

According to the head of the Agency for Residence in Malta (which manages the country's investment program), Charles Mizzi, the residence permit program for digital nomads was prepared for several months. And for its development, the government has attracted more than 1,000 remote workers who already live on the island.

Requirements:

• monthly income before taxes of at least €2,700;
• prove that you can work remotely;
• have a valid international passport;
• have health insurance covering any risks in Malta;
• have a document on the purchase of real estate or a rental agreement in Malta;
• pass the security check procedure;
• prove that you belong to one of the following categories: work for an employer registered in another country and have a work contract, conduct business activities for a foreign company where you are a partner or owner of shares, or offer freelance or consulting services to clients abroad with whom you have work contracts.

Immigration programs to Malta:

Malta

Malta Individual Investor Program

Citizenship For 15 months

from 700 000 €

Malta

Malta Residence and Visa Program (MRVP)

Permanent residence

from 250 000 €

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