Economically self-sufficient residence / programme-specific residence schemes in Malta

Economically self-sufficient residence / programme-specific residence schemes · Malta visa route

longTerm · last reviewed 2026-05-27 · all Malta routes

A longer-stay route based on its specific eligibility requirements.

Route overview

Typical timeline / duration: Programme-specific; Identità FAQ notes some renewals currently issued for 2 years for economically self-sufficient residence.

Important notes

Identità Form K covers economically self-sufficient residence and named schemes such as Malta Permanent Residence Programme, Global Residence Programme and Malta Retirement Programme.
For economically self-sufficient renewals, official FAQ notes continuous health insurance with minimum €100,000 coverage including outpatient/inpatient treatment and hospitalisation in Malta and other European countries.
Programme-specific.
The spreadsheet should not quote a single threshold until the specific scheme is selected.
Usually not a work route; confirm per scheme.

Official source

Official source: Malta official source

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Visa rules change frequently. This page is a research guide, not legal advice. Confirm current requirements with the official source before applying.