EU/EEA/Swiss free movement (residence document)

EU/EEA/Swiss free movement (residence document) is a residence route in Malta (EU / EFTA szabad mozgás). Apply to Identità within 3 months; sufficient resources + health insurance; permanent after 5 yrs. Naturalisation discretionary (5 of 7 yrs, English/Maltese). Gov fees ~€85 (family of 3).

Planning reference · Data snapshot 2026-10

Figures and requirements are indicative database snapshots, not newly verified eligibility decisions or personalised tax calculations. A residence permit does not automatically determine tax residence. Confirm conditions, deadlines and amounts in their original currency with the relevant authorities.

Tax residence in Malta

Arrive intending to reside (home taken, not temporary purpose) → resident from arrival

Resident non-dom: foreign income taxed only if remitted, foreign gains exempt; GRP/MRP minimum-tax regimes

Residence certificate: CfR TRC; GRP holders need ≤183 days in any other country

Your previous country applies its own residence tests separately. If both countries treat you as resident, the applicable tax treaty may resolve treaty residence.

Relocation planning guides

Open Malta on the interactive map →megnyitás az adatbázisban → →Hivatalos oldal ↗

EU residence rights and relocation planning →

Requirements at a glance

There is no minimum stay to keep the permit. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 5 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 6 years.

How holders are taxed

Non-dom remittance basis; min €5k tax if foreign income >€35k unremitted

Next steps

Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.

Kategória	EU / EFTA szabad mozgás
Befektetés	—
Díjak (család)	CHF 80
Jövedelem / év	—
Vagyon	—
Min. tartózkodás	0
Letelepedés	5
Állampolgárság	6
Munka	yes
Jogosult	EU/EEA/CH only
Adó	Non-dom remittance basis; min €5k tax if foreign income >€35k unremitted
Állapot	2026-10

Hivatalos oldal

megnyitás az adatbázisban →

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