Malta Sets Four Requirements for Permanent Residence

The Maltese government has announced four conditions that non-European Union nationals must satisfy to qualify for permanent residence after five years of legal residency in Malta. Applicants are required to have lived legally in Malta for at least five consecutive years.

The conditions published on the official Identità portal include: 1. Legal and continuous residence in Malta for five years or more. 2.

Stable and regular financial resources sufficient for self-support. 3. Ownership of accommodation in Malta. 4.

Fulfillment of integration measures as outlined in Subsidiary Legislation 217.05. Those who meet all four conditions can apply for long-term residence status, which is permanent and valid for five years.

The application fee is €500 (approximately ₦800,000), and submissions must be made online through the Expatriates Unit Portal, with travel documents needing a minimum validity of six months at the time of application. This pathway is designed for foreign nationals who have established a settled life in Malta.