🇲🇹 Malta · Passive income
Economic Self-Sufficiency — requirements, costs & how to apply
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €100 |
Duration & renewal
Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://identita.gov.mt/expatriates-unit-main/economic-self-sufficient/.
Frequently asked
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Application fee
https://identita.gov.mt/expatriates-unit-main/economic-self-sufficient/ · verified 2026-06-24
No direct PR path
“Visto de renda passiva temporário; fonte sem via de PR explícita. not_applicable. Economic Self-Sufficiency residence”
https://identita.gov.mt/expatriates-unit-main/economic-self-sufficient/ · verified 2026-06-22
Open to all nationalities
https://identita.gov.mt/expatriates-unit-main/economic-self-sufficient/ · verified 2026-06-24
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.