Malta’s Golden Visa, officially referred to as Malta’s Permanent Residency Programme (MPRP), is among Europe’s most reputable residency-by-investment routes. Eligibility, however, is strictly defined — both for the main investor and for the family members included in the application.

The Main Applicant (Investor)

To qualify, the main applicant must:
• Be a third-country national — that is, not a citizen of the EU, EEA, or Switzerland.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Not be a citizen of, or hold close ties to, sanctioned jurisdictions such as Russia, Belarus, Iran, North Korea, Afghanistan, the Democratic • Republic of Congo, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Yemen, or Venezuela.
• Qualify as a “fit and proper” person — meaning a clean criminal record, no pending prosecutions or investigations, no international • • sanctions exposure, no prior visa or citizenship refusals, and no risk to Malta’s reputation, public policy, or national security.
• Demonstrate stable and regular financial resources sufficient to support themselves and dependants without recourse to Malta’s social • assistance system.
• Meet one of two capital thresholds:
• Assets of at least €500,000, including €150,000 in liquid financial assets; or
• Assets of at least €650,000, including €75,000 in liquid financial assets.
• Provide a clear and verifiable source of wealth and source of funds, supported by documentary evidence.

Eligible Dependants

A single MPRP application may cover up to four generations of the same family, provided each dependant individually satisfies the due diligence and “fit and proper” tests. Eligible dependants include:
• Spouse or long-term partner — a legally married spouse or a partner in a durable relationship recognised under Maltese law. A spouse may hold independent income and assets without losing dependent status.
• Children of the applicant or spouse, including adopted children:
• Minor children are automatically included.
• Adult children up to the age of 28 may be included, provided they are unmarried and principally dependent on the main applicant. Children do not automatically lose residence at 18 so long as they continue to meet these conditions.
• Children with a certified disability may be included regardless of age.
• Parents and grandparents of the main applicant or the spouse, with no upper age limit, provided they are principally dependent on the main applicant. Each parent or grandparent included is subject to an additional government fee (currently €7,500 per dependant).

Permanent residence is granted for life, but beneficiaries must continue to meet the programme’s requirements
For Turkish citizens considering EU residency, the MPRP offers a structured and family-friendly pathway. Given the strict due diligence standards and documentary requirements, professional legal review is strongly recommended before any application is filed.

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This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.