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Property questions answered

Frequently asked questions on qualifying property, drawn from the regulations and the Agency's FAQ.

Written by Malta MPRP Guide Editorial TeamReviewed by Compliance ReviewerPublished 30 September 2026Updated 30 September 2026Last verified: 30 September 2026

The questions below are answered from the regulations and the Residency Malta Agency's own FAQ, with the source shown on each answer.

Frequently asked questions

What property qualifies for the MPRP?

A residential property in Malta or Gozo either purchased for at least €375,000 or rented for at least €14,000 per year, meeting general health and safety standards and suitable for a comparable family. Hotel rooms and non-residential property do not qualify. The property must be held for five years from the date of the certificate.

Last verified: 30 September 2026 SL-217-26 RMA-MPRP-FAQ-2-6-1
Do I need to own or rent the property before I apply?

No. The property title must be presented within eight months of the Letter of Approval in Principle. A property bought or leased before submission is acceptable if it satisfies the qualifying-property rules.

Last verified: 30 September 2026 SL-217-26 RMA-MPRP-FAQ-2-6-1
Can I rent out or sub-let the qualifying property?

The Agency's programme page lists among the benefits 'the option to lease property, with the possibility to sub-lease after five years' and 'the option to lease purchased property in Special Designated Areas'. The regulations also allow the Agency to issue guidelines on the use of a qualifying property during temporary absences. Confirm the current guidelines with the Agency or your licensed agent before letting a property.

Last verified: 30 September 2026 RMA-MPRP-PAGE SL-217-26
Can I sell or change the property in the first five years?

Yes, with the Agency's consent and without any gap: an owned property may be replaced with another owned property, and a rented property with another rented property or a purchased one. Switching from an owned property to a rented one is not permitted in the first five years.

Last verified: 30 September 2026 SL-217-26 RMA-MPRP-FAQ-2-6-1

Sources & Verification

Verified 30 September 2026 against the sources below

  • Malta Permanent Residence Programme Regulations (S.L. 217.26), consolidated

    Government of Malta — Subsidiary Legislation under the Immigration Act (Cap. 217)

    Legislation

    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

  • Residency Malta Agency — MPRP Frequently Asked Questions (V2.6.1)

    Residency Malta Agency (Government of Malta)

    Government Publication

    Frequently Asked Questions — Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP), version 2.6.1

    Published
    01 Jul 2024
    Effective
    —
    Last checked
    30 Sept 2026
    Status
    Active
    Reference: RMA-MPRP-FAQ-2-6-1Official requirement

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