Income required
€3,500/month
Digital Nomad Visa · 🇲🇹 Malta
Malta Digital Nomad Visa (2026): income, cost & how to apply
Figures verified · July 2026English-speaking EU island with a flat 10% tax rate for permit holders.
Stay
1 yr, up to 4
Government fees
€300
Basis of the income figure
€42,000 gross per year (≈ €3,500/month), the threshold in force since April 2024.Do you qualify? Check in 10 seconds
Family maths: Family members can be included; each adds financial-means requirements assessed by Residency Malta. (This checker applies no single published uplift — the verdict below uses the base threshold.)
Requirements at a glance
- Non-EU third-country national working remotely: employee of a foreign company, partner/shareholder of a foreign company, or freelancer with foreign clients
- Gross income ≥ €42,000/year
- Valid travel document, health insurance covering Malta, and a Maltese address (rental agreement)
- Pass Residency Malta's background checks
How to apply
- Apply online to Residency Malta with your work and income evidence.
- Complete background checks and pay the €300 fee.
- On approval, provide your Maltese lease and insurance, then collect the residence card.
- Renew annually up to the 4-year cap.
Money: savings alternative & taxes
Savings route. Income is the primary test; savings support borderline files but don't replace the threshold.
Tax. A special 10% flat income-tax rate applies to permit holders' authorised remote-work income (double-tax relief available). Standard Maltese rules kick in outside the scheme's scope.
Processing time. Around 2 months is typical once your file is complete.
Worth knowing: Everything official happens in English — the lowest-friction paperwork experience on this list.
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Get matched with a lawyerFrequently asked questions
What are the income requirements for Malta's Nomad Residence Permit?
€42,000 gross per year, roughly €3,500/month, whether you're a remote employee, company owner, or freelancer with non-Maltese clients.
What tax do digital nomads pay in Malta?
Permit holders benefit from a special 10% flat rate on authorised remote-work income, with relief available under double-taxation agreements. Income outside the scheme follows normal Maltese rules — confirm the current mechanics with Residency Malta or an advisor.
How long can I stay in Malta on the nomad permit?
One year at a time, renewable to a maximum of four years in total, provided you keep meeting the income and eligibility conditions.
Can I bring my family to Malta?
Yes, immediate family members can be included in the application, with additional financial requirements per dependent.
Primary source: Residency Malta Agency. Thresholds tied to wages or salaries change every year — the figures above were verified July 2026. Travel insurance that satisfies visa requirements: nomad insurance from ~€2/day.