When it comes to obtaining residence in Malta via investment, the types of investments required are clearly set. There are three investment types across Malta's investment migration programmes. For the Citizenship for Exceptional Services by Direct Investment (CDI), the minimum residential property investment is - €700,000 for purchasing property or €16,000 per year to rent property for five years. The capital contribution is at least €600,000 and the charitable donation required is €10,000. For the Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP), the minimum investment for residential property is €300,000 for purchasing property or €10,000 per year for renting property for five years. The government contribution is €28,000 in the case of purchasing property, or €58,000 in the case of renting property. The charitable donation for the MPRP is €2,000. For the Global Residence Programme (GRP), investors need to purchase residential property for €220,000 or rent for a minimum of €8,750 on an annual basis. As a part of this programme, the investor is required to pay a minimum tax of €15,000 on an annual basis. A charitable donation is not required under the GRP. There are also government administration fees that are included in the respective applications.
