Family costs
What each type of dependant adds to the cost: administration fees, residence card fees and insurance, with worked family scenarios.
Per-dependant fees
| Dependant | Administration fee | Residence card fee |
|---|---|---|
| Spouse / partner | Exempt | €500 |
| Child under 18 | Exempt | €500 |
| Adult child 18–28 (unmarried, principally dependent) | €7,500 | €500 |
| Adult child with a certified disability | Exempt | €500 |
| Parent or grandparent (principally dependent) | €7,500 | €500 |
The main applicant's administration fee (€60,000), contribution (€37,000) and donation (€2,000) are paid once per application regardless of family size. Health insurance is required for everyone.
Worked scenarios (government-related costs only, excluding property, insurance and professional fees)
- Single applicant: €60,000 + €37,000 + €2,000 + €500 = €99,500.
- Applicant + spouse: €99,500 + €500 (spouse card) = €100,000.
- Applicant + spouse + two children under 18: €100,000 + €1,000 (two cards) = €101,000.
- Applicant + spouse + one adult child (22) + two parents: €100,000 + 3 × €7,500 + 3 × €500 = €124,000.
Run your own family through the cost calculator for a downloadable breakdown.
Sources & Verification
Verified 30 September 2026 against the sources below- Legislation
Malta Permanent Residence Programme Regulations (S.L. 217.26), consolidated
Government of Malta — Subsidiary Legislation under the Immigration Act (Cap. 217)
Subsidiary Legislation 217.26 — Malta Permanent Residence Programme Regulations, L.N. 121 of 2021 as amended by L.N. 57 and 310 of 2024 and L.N. 146 of 2025
- Published
- 29 Mar 2021
- Effective
- 22 Jul 2025
- Last checked
- 30 Sept 2026
- Status
- Active
Reference: SL-217-26Official requirement - Legal Notice
Legal Notice 146 of 2025 — MPRP (Amendment) Regulations, 2025
Government of Malta — Government Gazette No. 21,472
L.N. 146 of 2025: Malta Permanent Residence Programme (Amendment) Regulations, 2025
- Published
- 22 Jul 2025
- Effective
- 22 Jul 2025
- Last checked
- 30 Sept 2026
- Status
- Active
Reference: LN-146-2025Official requirement - Official Authority
Residency Malta Agency — Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP) page
Residency Malta Agency (Government of Malta)
Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP) — eligibility criteria, application & programme requirements, benefits
- Published
- —
- Effective
- —
- Last checked
- 30 Sept 2026
- Status
- Active
Reference: RMA-MPRP-PAGEOfficial requirement
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