Malta digital nomad visa
Malta grants non-EU remote workers a Nomad Residence Permit, run by the Residency Malta agency.
Nomad Residence Permit
- Financial means
- €42,000 gross a yearApplicants who applied before 1 April 2024 keep the previous threshold of €32,400. Income is shown with bank statements for the last three months.
- Length
- One year, renewable as long as you still meet the requirements. To renew you must have lived in Malta for at least five of the last twelve months.
- Fee
- 300 EURPer person and non-refundable. Add €100 for the residence card and, where needed, visa fees.
- Health insurance
- RequiredComprehensive health insurance for you and your dependants covering the EU, including Malta, and the UK for a full year. Travel insurance is not accepted.
How to apply depending on your passport
It's your passport's country, so you do not need this visa.As an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen you can live and work in Malta without this visa.According to our data, your passport cannot enter Malta.Your passport lets you enter Malta without a tourist visa, so the first route applies to you.Your passport needs a visa to enter Malta, so the second route applies to you.
If you enter Malta without a tourist visa (63 of the passports we cover)
You apply online to Residency Malta, from abroad or while already in Malta, always before your permitted stay ends.
If you need a visa to enter (105 passports)
You apply online to Residency Malta. If it is approved, the Central Visa Unit at Identità explains how to get your entry visa. If you are already in Malta on a valid visa, you do not need another one.
EU, EEA and Swiss citizens do not need it: they can live and work in Malta with their ID.
Requirements
- Work remotely for a foreign employer, for a foreign company you are a partner in, or as a freelancer for clients based outside Malta.
- Providing services to the Maltese subsidiary of the company that hires you does not qualify.
- A rental or purchase agreement for a home in Malta.
- A police conduct certificate and the agency's background check.
Family
You can include your spouse or partner, your minor children and unmarried adult children who depend on you.
Verified on 2 November 2026. Sources: Residency Malta Agency, Nomad Residence Permit eligibility, frequently asked questions and document checklist. Figures change, especially those tied to a minimum wage: confirm them on the official page before you pay.
Informational only. Always verify requirements with the official embassy or consulate before you travel.