Malta
Ordinary Residence / Financially Independent Person
Malta's Ordinary Residence permit for financially independent persons allows non-EU nationals to reside in Malta without working, based on passive income and capital. Often combined with tax planning due to Malta's favorable tax regime for non-domiciled residents.
- Proof of stable passive income (pensions, investments, rental income)
- Capital/savings to demonstrate financial independence
- Valid passport
- Health insurance covering Malta
- Proof of accommodation in Malta
- Clean criminal record
- Cannot engage in employment in Malta
- Income must be from sources outside Malta
- Must spend significant time in Malta
Processing time: 2-4 months
Fee: Approximately €500 application fee
Apply through Identity Malta Agency
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🇧🇬 Bulgaria | Digital Nomad Residence Permit | ||||
🇭🇷 Croatia | Temporary Stay of Digital Nomads | ||||
🇨🇾 Cyprus | Digital Nomad Visa | ||||
🇨🇾 Cyprus | Financially Independent Person Permit (Category F) | ||||
🇨🇿 Czech Republic | Digital Nomad Program | ||||
🇩🇰 Denmark | Startup Denmark | ||||
🇪🇪 Estonia | Digital Nomad Visa | ||||
🇪🇪 Estonia | Startup Visa (Startup Estonia) | ||||
🇫🇮 Finland | Startup Permit | ||||
🇫🇷 France | French Tech Visa (Startup Founder) | ||||
🇫🇷 France | Passeport Talent - Profession Libérale | ||||
🇫🇷 France | Long-Stay Visitor Visa (Visiteur) | ||||
🇩🇪 Germany | Opportunity Card (Chancenkarte) | ||||
🇩🇪 Germany | Freelance Residence Permit | ||||
🇩🇪 Germany | §21 Residence Permit for Self-Employed / Entrepreneurs | ||||
🇬🇷 Greece | Digital Nomad Visa | ||||
🇬🇷 Greece | Financially Independent Person (FIP) Permit | ||||
🇬🇷 Greece | Golden Visa Program | ||||
🇭🇺 Hungary | White Card | ||||
🇮🇸 Iceland | Long-Term Visa for Remote Work | ||||
🇮🇪 Ireland | Immigrant Investor Programme (IIP) | ||||
🇮🇪 Ireland | Start-up Entrepreneur Programme (STEP) | ||||
🇮🇹 Italy | Digital Nomad Visa | ||||
🇮🇹 Italy | Elective Residence Visa (Passive Income) | ||||
🇮🇹 Italy | Investor Visa for Italy | ||||
🇮🇹 Italy | Italia Startup Visa | ||||
🇱🇻 Latvia | Long-Stay Visa for Remote Work | ||||
🇱🇻 Latvia | Residence Permit by Investment | ||||
🇱🇺 Luxembourg | Investor Residence Permit | ||||
🇱🇺 Luxembourg | Job Seeker Authorisation | ||||
🇲🇹 Malta | Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP) | ||||
🇲🇹 Malta | Nomad Residence Permit | ||||
🇲🇹 Malta | Ordinary Residence / Financially Independent Person | ||||
🇲🇩 Moldova | Digital Nomad Visa | ||||
🇲🇪 Montenegro | Digital Nomad Residence Permit | ||||
🇳🇱 Netherlands | Residence Permit for Foreign Investors | ||||
🇳🇱 Netherlands | Startup Visa (Self-Employed) | ||||
🇳🇴 Norway | Self-Employed Residence Permit | ||||
🇵🇹 Portugal | D7 Passive Income Visa | ||||
🇵🇹 Portugal | D8 Digital Nomad Visa | ||||
🇵🇹 Portugal | Digital Nomad Visa - Residence Permit | ||||
🇵🇹 Portugal | Golden Visa Program | ||||
🇵🇹 Portugal | Job Seeker Visa | ||||
🇵🇹 Portugal | Startup Visa | ||||
🇷🇴 Romania | Digital Nomad Visa | ||||
🇷🇸 Serbia | Digital Nomad Visa | unknown | |||
🇸🇮 Slovenia | Temporary Residence Permit for Digital Nomads | ||||
🇪🇸 Spain | Golden Visa (Investor Residence) | ||||
🇪🇸 Spain | International Telework Visa | ||||
🇪🇸 Spain | Non-Lucrative Visa | ||||
🇪🇸 Spain | Startup Visa (Startup Act / ENISA) | ||||
🇸🇪 Sweden | Residence Permit for Job Seeking | ||||
🇸🇪 Sweden | Startup Visa (Self-Employed) | ||||
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