🇲🇹 Malta · Digital Nomad Visa
Malta Digital Nomad Visa
The Nomad Residence Permit for people who work remotely for a company outside Malta - issued for up to a year with the option to renew.
The Nomad Residence Permit is Malta's residence visa for foreign nationals who work remotely or are shareholders or partners in a company registered outside the country.
Visa requirements
- Who can apply. Foreign nationals who work for, or are shareholders or partners in, a company registered outside Malta.
- Period of validity. Up to one year with the possibility of renewal.
- Minimum income. Proof of an annual income of at least €42,000 gross - roughly €3,500 a month (the threshold in force since 1 April 2024), plus an additional 20% of the median wage for each dependent.
- Taxes. Personal income tax at rates from 0% to 35%.
Cost of living in Malta
Estimated monthly expenses for a family are about €2,800 excluding rent, and about €800 for a single person excluding rent. Renting a one-bedroom apartment in the city centre starts from €900 a month.
Benefits of the Digital Nomad Visa
Legal remote work
You can live in Malta and legally work for a foreign employer or run your own remote business.
Renewable
The visa is issued for up to a year and can be renewed as long as you keep meeting the income requirements.
Life in the EU
Malta is a member of the European Union and the Schengen area, with developed infrastructure and a mild climate.
Affordable living
A family of several people can live on about €2,800 a month excluding rent.
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