The processing time for the permanent residency in Malta (the Malta Permanent Residence Programme, or “MPRP”) is typically three to six months.
Malta also offers several other residency programs, such as the the 1-year global residency program, the Malta tax residency, the Malta retirement residency, the Malta digital nomad residency, and the Malta startup residency program. Each Malta residency program has its own requirements and processing timelines.
In addition to government processing times, the MPRP application procedure depends on how fast the applicant can provide any required supplemental documentation, such as a birth certificate or police record, for example.
Further, if the supporting documentation is in a language other than English, these documents require translation into English. Applicants can choose to get the translation done in their home country, or through accredited translators located in Malta.
Applicants who apply under the Malta citizenship by investment program can receive Malta residency status in as little as two weeks because receiving Malta residency is the first stage of the citizenship application procedure.
Summary:
How long is the processing time to get permanent residency under the Malta Permanent Residence Programme (or “MPRP”)? The processing time for Malta permanent residency status is typically around three to six months. Malta also offers various other residency programs, including the 1-year global residency, tax residency, retirement residency, digital nomad residency, and startup residency programs. Each program has its own specific requirements and processing timelines, which also depend on how fast applicants can provide supplemental documents, such as birth certificates or police records. Supporting documents not in the English language require translation into English. For those applying under the Malta citizenship by investment program, they can obtain Malta residency status in as little as two weeks.
Main Points: Processing time for Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP)
- MPRP residency processing 3-6 months
- Depends on documents sent by applicants
- Non-English documents require translation
- Residency as fast as only 2 weeks for the investment citizenship program
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