Malta digital nomad visa (2026)

Who can apply

Only non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals; Afghanistan, North Korea, Iran, DR Congo, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Yemen, Venezuela, Russia and Belarus are currently ineligible.

• Aged 18 or over and able to work remotely using telecoms
• Employee of a foreign employer, partner or shareholder in a foreign company, or freelancer with foreign clients
• Guaranteed income at the threshold for at least 5 months from the application date
• Health insurance, rental or purchase agreement, police conduct certificate and background check

Income requirement

You need to show at least €42,000 per year (gross) (about US$3,915 a month at rates from 11 Nov 2026). Minimum gross annual income for applications made from 1 April 2024 (earlier applicants keep €32,400); any extra amount for family members was not confirmed.

Documents you need

• Application form N4 for each person and a signed letter of intent
• Copy of every passport page
• CV with work and education history
• Last 3 months of official bank statements showing income
• Employment contract, company incorporation papers, or service contracts
• Police conduct certificate less than 6 months old

How to apply, step by step

1. Submit the application and documents through the Residency Malta online portal
2. Pay the €300 per person fee by bank transfer from the main applicant's account
3. After approval in principle, send proof of housing and health insurance within 30 working days
4. Get an entry visa if needed, then book biometrics in Malta and collect the residence card

Cost and processing time

The fee is €300 per person application fee plus €100 per person for the residence card. Processing takes about 30 working days after the fee is received. Budget extra for translations, certified copies and health insurance.

Tax

Residency Malta points to the Nomad Residence Permits (Income Tax) Rules (S.L. 123.210) and the Income Tax Acts; get professional advice on Maltese and foreign tax.

Good to know

• Renewal requires bank evidence of at least 5 months' residence in Malta in the previous 12 months
• Spouse and children can be included in the first application; others can be added only at renewal

Visiting first?

93 passports can enter Malta visa-free for a short stay, a common way to try the country before applying. Check Malta visa requirements for your passport.

Official source

Residency Malta Agency – Nomad Residence Permit

Not yet confirmed on an official source: income details. Check these with the consulate before you apply.