Legal Notice 146 of 2025, which was published on 22 July 2025, brings about important Malta MPRP fee amendments and legislative changes to the Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP), which is regulated under the Immigration Act (Cap. 217 of the Laws of Malta). The Malta MPRP fee amendments affect the procedural and monetary requisites for both future applicants and approved agents working within the MPRP. For more detailed information, see the recent amendments to the Malta Permanent Residence Programme and their implications.
Principal Malta MPRP Fee Changes Introduced by Legal Notice 146 of 2025
1. Elimination of Some Administrative Charges for Dependants Listed
Applicants no longer have to pay an administrative charge for the following dependant categories:
- The spouse of the main applicant;
- Minor children of the principal applicant;
- Adult children with disabilities (referred to as “differently abled” dependants).
This legislative amendment lowers the cost for families applying under the Malta Permanent Residence Programme. It makes the programme more appealing for family applications. For a step-by-step guide on MPRP requirements, visit MPRP Requirements Made Easy: A Step-by-Step Applicant Guide.
2. Introduction of Temporary Residence Permits for MPRP Applicants and Their Dependants
The new rules allow all MPRP applicants and their dependants to apply for a temporary residence permit. This permit is valid for an initial term of one (1) year. These permits are renewable every year, conditionally on meeting the relevant criteria of the Residency Malta Agency. This temporary residence status provides legal certainty during the MPRP application process and ensures continuous legal residence in Malta.
Further insights into Malta PR in 2025 and its new benefits can be found on Mondaq’s Malta PR in 2025 overview.
3. Key Malta MPRP Fee Changes Affecting Applicant Payments
The latest Malta MPRP fee changes introduced by Legal Notice 146 of 2025 have significantly updated the financial obligations required from applicants. These updates reshape the overall cost structure of the Malta Permanent Residence Programme and clarify the exact sums payable at each stage of the application.
Under the revised rules, the non-refundable administrative fee for the main applicant now stands at sixty thousand euro (€60,000), an increase from the previous €50,000. As part of these updated Malta MPRP fee changes, applicants must settle a €15,000 deposit within one (1) month from submitting the application to the Residency Malta Agency. The remaining €45,000 must then be paid within two (2) months from the issuance of the Letter of Approval in Principle (LAP).
The Malta MPRP fee changes also modify the charges applicable to dependants. For all qualifying dependants not included in the exempt categories such as spouses, minor children, and differently abled adult children the administrative fee has risen to seven thousand five hundred euro (€7,500) per dependant, up from the prior €5,000. This adjustment ensures clearer cost expectations for larger family applications.
For a detailed breakdown of Malta Permanent Residency 2025 updates and how these Malta MPRP fee changes affect applicants, refer to Malta Permanent Residency 2025 New Changes Explained.
4. Amendments to the Contribution Conditions Under the Malta MPRP Fee Changes
A further cornerstone of the Malta MPRP fee changes implemented through Legal Notice 146 of 2025 is the standardisation of the programme’s mandatory contribution requirement. This reform replaces the previous variable contribution model with a single, fixed amount, offering greater transparency and predictability for applicants.
Under the revised Malta MPRP fee changes, the principal applicant must now pay a flat contribution of €37,000, regardless of whether a qualifying property in Malta is purchased or leased. This change removes the earlier two-tier system, which required a €30,000 contribution for property purchasers and a significantly higher €60,000 contribution for applicants opting to rent.
Importantly, the updated Malta MPRP fee changes also eliminate any additional contribution requirements for dependants. Families can now include eligible members without triggering extra contribution payments, substantially reducing the overall financial exposure for multi-member applications.
Taken together, these Malta MPRP fee changes reinforce cost certainty, simplify financial planning, and strengthen the programme’s appeal for families seeking permanent residence in Malta under a clear and unified fee structure.
Conclusion: Impact of Malta MPRP Fee Changes
Legal Notice 146 of 2025 significantly improves the Malta Permanent Residence Programme. It simplifies the application procedure and improves family applicants’ accessibility. The new charges, removal of certain contribution obligations, and introduction of renewable temporary residence permits are more transparent and certain. These improvements improve Malta as a leading residence by investment destination in the European Union.
Applicants need to go to licensed agents for detailed information and official advice regarding Malta MPRP fee amendments. For official and updated guidance, consult MPRP Requirements Made Easy: A Step by Step Applicant Guide.
