🇲🇹 Malta

Your Future in Malta Starts Here

Residency, work, business & investment solutions in the heart of the Mediterranean.

Overview

An EU base for work, business and family

Malta combines European Union membership, a strategic Mediterranean location, an international business environment and a wide range of residence pathways for professionals, entrepreneurs, investors, students and families.

CETO Global identifies the appropriate Malta residence pathway and coordinates the process together with qualified local partners — whether your objective is work, business, investment, study, family relocation, remote work or long-term residence.

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Why Malta?

Member of the European Union, the Schengen Area and the Eurozone — with an English-speaking professional sector and a strategic position between Europe, North Africa and the Middle East.

EU Member State
Schengen Area
English is an official language
International business environment
Employment pathways for skilled professionals
Dedicated routes for highly qualified employees
Startup residence opportunities
Digital nomad residence
Student residence
Family relocation pathways
Long-term residence
Permanent Residence by Investment

Malta Residence Programmes

Malta's principal residence pathways

Preliminary assessment and international coordination across Malta's key immigration routes.

Employment & Work Residence

For third-country nationals who want to live and work legally in Malta. The pathway depends on job, salary, qualifications and professional experience.

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Single Permit

Malta's principal combined work and residence authorisation for third-country nationals employed by a Maltese employer. A confirmed job offer is required; the application is generally initiated by the employer.

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EU Blue Card

For highly qualified professionals with highly skilled employment in Malta — combining residence and employment, including conditional future EU mobility.

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Key Employee Initiative – KEI

Fast-track employment residence for managers, professionals and highly technical employees. Current minimum gross annual salary: €45,000, with accelerated processing targeted for complete applications.

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Specialist Employee Initiative – SEI

Fast-track pathway for skilled and specialist employees. Current minimum gross annual salary: €30,000, plus qualification and/or professional experience requirements.

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Startup Residence Programme

For founders, co-founders and core employees developing an innovative startup from Malta. Founders can initially obtain 3 years of residence, with a possible further 5-year extension.

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Nomad Residence Permit

Live in Malta while working remotely for employers or clients outside Malta. Current minimum gross annual income: €42,000. Initial residence: 1 year, with potential renewals.

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Student Residence

For international students accepted into qualifying programmes in Malta — legal residence, education, limited authorised employment and possible later transition to employment residence.

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Family Reunification

Family residence for qualifying family members of legally resident third-country nationals, via Family Reunification or the Family Members Policy. Special provisions can apply to KEI and SEI holders.

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Long-Term Residence

For third-country nationals with generally 5 years of qualifying legal and continuous residence in Malta, plus financial, accommodation and integration requirements.

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Self-Employment & Business Residence

For entrepreneurs conducting genuine economic activity in Malta — e.g. substantial investment, highly skilled innovation, Malta Enterprise-endorsed projects or overseas company expansion. Opening a company alone does not provide residence.

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Malta Permanent Residence Programme – MPRP

Regulated residence-by-investment programme granting permanent residence in Malta. Property purchase from €375,000 or annual rent from €14,000, plus government contribution, administrative fee and financial assets. Filed via a Malta Licensed Agent.

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Route Finder

Which Malta programme is right for you?

I have a job offer in MaltaSingle Permit

I am a highly qualified professionalEU Blue Card

I am a high-level manager or technical professionalKEI

I am a qualified specialistSEI

I want to build an innovative startupStartup Residence

I work remotely for foreign companies or clientsNomad Residence

I want to study in MaltaStudent Residence

I want my family to join meFamily Reunification

I have lived legally in Malta for several yearsLong-Term Residence

I want to establish business activity in MaltaSelf-Employment / Business Residence

I want permanent residence through investmentMPRP

Not sure which route applies? CETO evaluates your profile before recommending a pathway.

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Our Process

From first conversation to life in Malta

Initial Consultation

Nationality, family, professional background, financial profile, business or employment situation and long-term objectives.

Eligibility Assessment

We identify the Malta residence programmes potentially suitable for your profile.

Strategy

We compare routes by eligibility, cost, timeline, family, employment and long-term objectives.

Documentation

Coordination of personal, financial, corporate, employment and family documents.

Local Professional Coordination

Regulated Maltese legal, immigration, corporate, tax or investment services are coordinated with qualified local professionals.

Application Coordination

Support throughout the application process, communication and documentation.

Relocation to Malta

Accommodation, insurance, company services, banking support, family relocation and settlement services.

Long-Term Strategy

Planning renewals, family residence, employment changes, business expansion and long-term residence.

Why CETO?

One client. One strategy. One network.

CETO acts as the international coordination point between client, immigration professionals, lawyers, corporate service providers, accountants, business and relocation partners.

For Individuals

Skilled Professionals
Executives
Entrepreneurs
Investors
Remote Workers
Students
Families

For Companies

Employee Relocation
Executive Immigration
Highly Skilled Recruitment
Corporate Mobility
Business Establishment
International Expansion

Important information

Residence, employment, permanent residence and citizenship are different legal statuses. A Maltese residence permit does not automatically provide unrestricted employment or residence rights throughout the EU. Certain applications, including the MPRP, require authorised or licensed Maltese professionals. Fees, salary thresholds and conditions can change and should be verified against official rules before any decision. This information does not constitute legal, tax, investment or financial advice.

Start Your Malta Journey

A new career, a new business, a new home. The first step is determining the correct legal pathway.

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