EU/EEA/Swiss free movement (residence document)
EU/EEA/Swiss free movement (residence document) is a residence route in Malta (Libera circolazione UE / AELS). 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).
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.
| Categoria | Libera circolazione UE / AELS |
|---|---|
| Investimento | — |
| Tasse (famiglia) | CHF 80 |
| Reddito / anno | — |
| Patrimonio | — |
| Soggiorno min. | 0 |
| Residenza perm. | 5 |
| Cittadinanza | 6 |
| Lavoro | yes |
| Ammessi | EU/EEA/CH only |
| Imposte | Non-dom remittance basis; min €5k tax if foreign income >€35k unremitted |
| Stato al | 2026-10 |
Solo informazione generale – non è consulenza fiscale, legale, migratoria, d'investimento o finanziaria, né un rapporto con il cliente. Dati semplificati, indicativi e forse non aggiornati. Verificate sempre con l'autorità ufficiale e un professionista abilitato del paese prima di agire. Eventuali link partner sono indicati e possono generarci un compenso.