Discover the Malta Nomad Residence Permit

For globally mobile professionals seeking an ideal location to reside and work, Malta offers an attractive opportunity through its Nomad Residence Permit. This unique programme is designed for third-country nationals who work remotely for employers, businesses or clients established outside Malta. The programme is designed to accommodate individuals who are able to work independently of location through the use of telecommunications technologies.

Reasons to consider Malta’s Nomad Residence Permit include:

• The chance to live in a beautiful Mediterranean setting with amongst others, a secure EU base, excellent weather and rich culture.
• The ability to bring family members along and include them as dependents in the application, including spouses and children (with certain conditions applicable to adult children).
• The convenience of working remotely regardless of where the employer or clients are based.
• A straightforward application process and fast track residence for applicants and their families.
• This permit is issued for a validity period of one year and can be renewed up to three times on an annual basis to cover a total stay of four years.
• Attractive tax benefits.

Eligibility criteria for applicants include:

• Being aged 18 or over.
• Being a third country national, excluding nationals of the EU, EEA or Switzerland.
• Being employed, self-employed, or freelancing for companies or clients established outside Malta.
• Earning a minimum gross annual income of at least EUR 42,000.
• Meeting basic documentation and background check requirements.

The application process is efficient:

• Applications can be submitted online, and within approximately four months, successful candidates can finalise their permit and begin their journey in Malta.
• Nominal and transparent Government processing fees apply.

Tax benefits offered include:

• Automatic Malta tax registration upon receiving the residence card.
• A flat 10% tax on income from authorised work, subject to any relief of double taxation, if applicable.
• No tax on income from authorised work for the first twelve months following the issuance of the  permit.
• Non‑resident employers are not required to register or fulfil any tax withholding system obligations applicable in Malta to employment income.
• An eligible main applicant performing authorised work in Malta under employment or self-employment shall not in itself result in their employer or clients to be considered as deriving income arising in Malta.

The Malta Nomad Residence Permit serves as a gateway for living and working remotely in Malta and is ideal for professionals seeking flexibility, lifestyle, and tax efficiency. Our team can assist clients who are interested in navigating the process and benefitting from this programme.

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