Eligibility

Applicants must prove they can work remotely, using telecoms. Applicants must also be third country nationals (non-EU, non-EEA, and non-Swiss nationals).

In addition, applicants must prove they fall under any one of the following 3 categories:

  1. work for an employer registered in a foreign country and have a contract of work;
  2. conduct business activities for a company registered in a foreign country and of which applicant is partner/shareholder; or
  3. offer freelance or consulting services, to clients whose permanent establishments are in a foreign country, and with whom the applicant has contracts.

Persons contracted by a foreign company and giving services to the company’s Maltese subsidiary are not eligible for the Nomad Residence Permit.

Moreover, an applicant must have a minimum gross yearly income of €42,000. Applicants who submitted their application prior to 1st April 2024 will still retain the same annual gross income requirement of €32,400.

Applicants must also:

  1. hold a valid travel document;
  3. hold a valid property rental or purchase agreement;
  4. provide a police conduct certificate; and
  5. pass a background verification check.

Standard rules and procedures for obtaining visas and similar permits apply, in addition to the proof of eligibility.

Before you begin your Nomad Residence Permit application, make sure to explore our additional information page and consult the Application Checklist of Documents for a smoother application process.

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