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Living in Malta could be a great decision for you and your family for many reasons. Malta has its warm, sunny skies, beautiful seas and many other Mediterranean attractions.

If you want to start a business, take a new job, retire in a warmer climate, reduce your tax rate, or improve your education, Malta is worth considering. There are many advantages to moving to Malta. The country uses English as its official language and is a member of the European Union. The Maltese Islands also offer an abundance of sunshine, favorable taxes, and a Mediterranean lifestyle.

Summary

Working, traveling and enjoying quiet moments on the island of Malta is a dream. So if you’re a freelancer looking for a place to stay while working remotely, you can apply for a digital nomad visa in Malta.

Applying for a Malta Digital Nomad Visa

In the last two years, the pandemic has accelerated the concept of remote work and led to an increase in the number of digital nomads.

 

Due to the surge in the number of remote workers who work from places outside of their permanent residence and their economic impact on the country they choose to work in, nations around the world are now offering people digital nomad visas for a limited period of time. Malta recently joined the list of countries offering digital nomad visas to foreign nationals.

 

Malta’s digital nomad visa program allows individuals from a foreign country to move, reside and work remotely from the picturesque archipelago. The Malta work visa will allow individuals to work from the country for up to one year.

 

Residence permits Malta Nomad sanctions digital nomads to stay and obtain a work permit in Malta. Make sure your current employment is based outside of Malta and has no problem with you working remotely in Malta for visa purposes.

So if you plan to work remotely for the rest of the year, Malta Nomad Residence may be the digital nomad visa program you are looking for. If you meet all the guidelines of the programme, you will be entitled to a Malta Nomad Residence Permit which will be valid for one year.

 

You can also apply for a national visa if you want to stay for less than a year. Digital nomads who want to live and work from Malta for up to 180 days will be given a national visa, while individuals who want to relocate to Malta for a minimum of 365 days or more will be given a nomad residence permit.

 

You have a monthly income of at least €2,700; you are a partner of a company registered outside Malta, you are an employee of a company outside Malta and have a contract with that company and you are a consultant and offer freelance or consultancy services to non-Malta citizens with whom you have a contract.

 

As a holder of a nomadic residence permit, you will not be subject to personal income tax as you are already taxed in your country of origin. However, you will be subject to excise duty like all maltese residents.

All You Need To Know About Malta Digital Nomad Visa

Immigration Program:

  • Malta Digital Nomad Visa.

Minimum Income:

  • Malta’s digital nomad program requires applicants to have a minimum monthly income in the amount of €2,700. Participants are completely exempt from any local income taxes, making it one of the most affordable digital nomad visas.

Duration of the Visa:

  • Visa validity period: Valid for 1 Year 
  • Renewals: 1 Year

Fee:

  • One applicant EUR 8,280
    • Extra Applicant will attract EUR 2,000 
    • Per Child EUR 2,000

All prices are in EUR.

Application processes:

  1. Decide what visa you need. 
  2. Eligibility Check if you qualify.
  3. A signed retainer agreement instructing us to assist you.
  4. Pay 50% of our fees.
  5. Upload your documents by email for review.
  6. Discuss your full immigration background with the caseworker.
  7. Follow up with the caseworker by email or phone until all documents and forms are complete.
  8. We will send you the immigration forms for you to sign.
  9. Pay the remaining 50% of our fees.
  10. We will send the application to the immigration services.
  11. Wait for a decision on your application.
  12. Go to the consulate and collect your visa.

Once you get your visa, you can enter Malta.

Frequently Asked Questions About Malta Digital Nomad Visa

  • Access to national health services. 
  • Processing time for you and your family within 3 months. 
  • Performance of any work activity as an independent professional. 
  • Persons under the age of 21 may attend the school. 
  • Travel freely in and out of Malta.

1-2 months

To apply for a Malta Digital Nomad Visa you must:

  • Be a citizen of a third country. 
  • Have a monthly income of at least €2,700. 
  • Be a partner of a company registered outside Malta; or
  • An employee for a company outside of Malta and have a contract with that company; or
  • Be a consultant offering freelance or consultancy services to non-Malta citizens with whom you have a contract.

To apply for a Malta Digital Nomad you will need to submit the following documents:

  • Application form
  • Valid passport
  • 2 passport size photos
  • Proof of regular income or passive income
  • Evidence of a place to live 
  • Criminal background check 
  • Valid travel insurance with health coverage
  • 6 months of bank statements
  • Cover letter
  • Work contract 
  • CV

Every document you provide must be an original document or a certified copy.

 

When applying for a visa, you can usually find a guide corresponding to each type of visa on the official website.

 

We recommend that you read this document in advance to ensure that you meet all the requirements. If your visa is subject to a points scale, you will usually find a simulation on the immigration website that will allow you to test whether you meet the points required to apply.

Please note that only an immigration officer can award you points during visa assessment.

  • Once it is agreed that you are eligible for a visa, you will need to sign a contract and pay a legal service fee (or the first installment if we have agreed a payment plan) before we start working on your case.
  • All fees are due upon receipt, and we reserve the right to revoke our representation if our invoices are not paid on time.

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