Concierge service for Malta Nomad Residence Permit. You hire My Latin Life; local immigration specialists (and licensed counsel where required) file on your behalf. The deliverable: a residency or visa filing coordinated with local specialists — not advice, not a DIY packet.
Malta’s Nomad Residence Permit (NRP) allows remote workers to live in Malta — a small EU island state in the Mediterranean — while working for employers or clients based outside Malta. Malta is an English-speaking EU and Schengen member with a 15% flat income tax rate for NRP holders, an exceptional climate, and direct flights to most major European cities. We handle the full application with our licensed Maltese immigration advisors.
Employment or self-employment/freelance for non-Maltese companies or clients
1 year; renewable up to 3 years total
4–8 weeks
15% flat rate on Malta-source income; foreign income not remitted to Malta is not taxed
English (co-official with Maltese)
Yes — EU and Schengen member
Permitted
Must reside in Malta during permit validity
Residency Malta Agency
Program Overview
Malta launched the Nomad Residence Permit in June 2021 — formally the NRP, but widely searched as the Malta digital nomad visa — making it one of the first EU countries to formalize a digital nomad residency. The permit allows non-EU nationals to live in Malta while maintaining employment or freelance income from non-Maltese sources. It grants Schengen Area residency with the practical benefits of being based in an English-speaking Mediterranean island.
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For tax, NRP holders are eligible for Malta’s special 15% flat rate on Malta-source income. Critically, foreign-source income that is not remitted to Malta is not subject to Maltese income tax under Malta’s remittance-based system. For remote workers who keep foreign income offshore, the effective Maltese tax burden can be very low — consult our Maltese tax advisors for your specific situation.
How to Qualify
Income: Minimum €2,700/month gross income from employment or freelance with non-Maltese companies or clients
Proof: Employment contract or client agreements, plus bank statements showing consistent income
Accommodation: Proof of housing in Malta (rental agreement)
Health insurance valid in Malta
Clean criminal record
Benefits
EU and Schengen residency — live and travel freely across 26 Schengen countries
15% flat income tax on Malta-source income
Foreign income not remitted to Malta potentially not taxed in Malta
English is an official language — no language barrier
Mediterranean climate, high quality of life, low crime
Direct flights to virtually all European capitals
Small, manageable size — everything accessible in minutes
Application Process
MLL confirms eligibility and current income documentation requirements
Document package prepared — income proof, contracts, apostilled criminal background check, accommodation lease, health insurance
Application submitted to Residency Malta Agency
Nomad Residence Permit issued — typically 4–8 weeks
Renewable for up to 3 years total
What MLL Does
Eligibility review and income documentation guidance
Full application preparation by licensed Maltese advisors
Residency Malta Agency submission and follow-up
Tax regime analysis for your specific income structure
Ready to Work Remotely from Malta?
Book a consultation and our team will confirm your income qualifies and manage the full NRP application.
Legal Basis: Nomad Residence Permit Regulations (SL.217.17), as published in the Malta Government Gazette (June 2021).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Malta’s Nomad Permit really tax-free?
Not entirely, but it can be very tax-efficient. Malta operates a remittance-based tax system: foreign-source income that is not brought into Malta is generally not subject to Maltese income tax. Foreign income that is remitted to Malta is taxed at 15% flat rate for NRP holders. Remote workers who keep foreign income in overseas accounts and use credit cards or wire transfers for Malta expenses effectively pay minimal Maltese tax. A qualified Maltese tax advisor should structure this carefully.
Can I transition from the NRP to longer-term Maltese residency?
The NRP is valid for up to 3 years total. After that, transitioning to longer-term Maltese residency would require qualifying under a different program such as the Malta Global Residence Programme (tax residency) or the Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP), which have investment or property requirements. Book a consultation to plan the transition before your NRP term ends.
