33,400 Foreigners Granted Residency in Malta in 2024

Highlights: Malta issued 33,400 residence permits to foreigners in 2024

• The government of Malta issued 33,455 residence permits to foreign nationals in 2024.
• Around 4073 were linked to the residence visa programs and the Nomad Visa Scheme.
• More than 1500 applications were filed under Malta’s Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP).
• The applications generated a total of €46 million for the Consolidated Fund in Malta.

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Malta Residence Permits issued in 2024

The Minister of Malta’s Home Affairs recently revealed that the country issued a total of 33,455 residence permits in 2024. Residence permits were issued under various programmes including Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP), Malta Residency and Visa Programme (MRVP) and the Nomad Visa Scheme in Malta.

A total of 1500 applications were received under the MPRP, generating around €46 million for the Consolidated Fund, €36 million in the purchase of properties and €50 million in the five-year lease contracts. Around 1031 applications were filed under the Nomad Residence Program in Malta.

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Rise in the number of foreign worker applications in Malta

Malta has reported increased demand for foreign skilled workers as the country is facing labor shortages in various industries, including healthcare, transportation, construction, and food service.

Foreign workers willing to live and work in Malta are more likely to get a job in the country, provided they meet the requirements and possess the skills in demand.

 

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