Malta digital nomad visa: requirements
Malta's Nomad Residence Permit requires an income of at least EUR 42,000 per year. It is granted for 12 months, and it can be renewed.
Every item below is taken from an official government page; the source and the date we read it are shown next to each one.
What the official pages state
| Fact | What the official page states | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum income | EUR 42,000 per yearOfficial wordingApplicants must have a minimum gross yearly income of €42,000. | nomad.residencymalta.gov.mt read 2026-10-02 |
| Who can apply | Employee of a company abroad; Self-employed, own business serving clients abroad; Freelancer or contractor with clients abroad Employed by foreign employer, self-employed for a foreign company as partner/shareholder, or freelance for foreign clients Official wordingEmployed - with an employer registered in a foreign country and has a contract of employment. | nomad.residencymalta.gov.mt read 2026-10-02 |
| Stay granted | 12 months Initial permit valid one year from issuance of residency card Official wordingA Nomad Residence Permit is valid for one (1) year from the issuance of the residency card. | nomad.residencymalta.gov.mt read 2026-10-02 |
| Renewable | Yes Renewable three times, total max four years, at the discretion of Residency Malta Official wordingThe Permit may be renewed three times, for a total stay of a maximum of four (4) years at the discretion of Residency Malta Agency | nomad.residencymalta.gov.mt read 2026-10-02 |
| Official fee | EUR 300 Non-refundable application fee per person; plus EUR 100 residency card issuance fee per person Official wordinga non-refundable application fee of €300 per person, to be paid to Residency Malta Agency via bank transfer from MA’s bank account; | nomad.residencymalta.gov.mt read 2026-10-02 |
| Processing time | up to 30 working days Expected to take 30 working days from the receipt of funds. Official wordingApplication processing is expected to take 30 working days starting from the issuance of the receipt of funds | nomad.residencymalta.gov.mt read 2026-10-02 |
| Family can join | Yes Spouse, minor children, and certain adult dependent children can be included in the application Official wordingYes, the Main Applicant (MA) can include family members in his/her application. | nomad.residencymalta.gov.mt read 2026-10-02 |
| Where to apply | Online Online application system; biometrics captured in Malta; entry visa via Central Visa Unit if required Official wordingThe application must be made through our online application system . | nomad.residencymalta.gov.mt read 2026-10-02 |
| Documents | Full document checklist and step-by-step plan are in the printable guide. See the guide | — |