Malta Retirement Programme

Malta Retirement Programme is a residence route in Malta (Pensione). Pension ≥ 65% of chargeable income; property ≥ €275k (€220k South/Gozo) or rent ≥ €9,600 (€8,750); min tax €7,500 + €500 per dependant; ≥90 days/yr in Malta, ≤183 days elsewhere; no employment. Application fee €2,500.

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.

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Retirement visas and pensioner residence →

Requirements at a glance

You must spend about 90 days a year in the country to keep it. Spouse and children can usually be included.

How holders are taxed

15% on pension/foreign income remitted; min €7.5k/yr

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	Pensione
Investimento	—
Tasse (famiglia)	CHF 2'350
Reddito / anno	—
Patrimonio	—
Soggiorno min.	90
Residenza perm.	—
Cittadinanza	—
Lavoro	no
Ammessi	all (EU/EEA/CH and non-EU)
Imposte	15% on pension/foreign income remitted; min €7.5k/yr
Stato al	2026-10

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