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Compare Malta Programmes

Every route side by side — outcomes, commitments, timelines, and family coverage. All figures indicative and confirmed at assessment.

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The Complete Comparison

All figures indicative, from the official programme frameworks; confirmed at assessment.
Programme	Outcome	Indicative commitment	Timeline	Family	Minimum stay
Citizenship by Merit	EU citizenship	Substantial contribution, case by case	18–36 months	Spouse & dependent children	None prescribed
Permanent Residence (MPRP)	Permanent residence	From €340,000 (purchase route) or ~€70,000 first year (rental route)	4–6 months	Four generations — spouse, children, parents, grandparents	None
Global Residence Programme	Special tax residence (15%)	€15,000 minimum annual tax + qualifying property	3–4 months	Spouse & dependants	None (max 183 days in any other single jurisdiction)
The Residence Programme	Special tax residence (15%)	€7,500 minimum annual tax + qualifying property	4–6 months	Spouse & dependants	None mandatory
Digital Nomad Residence Permit	1-year renewable residence	€2,700/month income requirement	4–8 weeks	Spouse & dependent children	Reside in Malta while working remotely
Corporate Residence Pathways	Business-anchored residence	Indicatively €50,000 company capital (founder route)	4–8 weeks	Dependants eligible	Tied to the Maltese role or business

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