EU/EEA/Swiss free movement (residence document)
EU/EEA/Swiss free movement (residence document) is a residence route in Malta (EU / EFTA free movement). Apply to Identità within 3 months; sufficient resources + health insurance; permanent after 5 yrs. Naturalisation discretionary (5 of 7 yrs, English/Maltese). Gov fees ~€85 (family of 3).
EU residence rights and relocation planning →Requirements at a glance
There is no minimum stay to keep the permit. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 5 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 6 years.
How holders are taxed
Non-dom remittance basis; min €5k tax if foreign income >€35k unremitted
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Category | EU / EFTA free movement |
|---|---|
| Investment | — |
| Fees (family) | CHF 80 |
| Income / yr | — |
| Assets | — |
| Min. stay | 0 |
| PR | 5 |
| Citizenship | 6 |
| Work | yes |
| Eligible | EU/EEA/CH only |
| Tax | Non-dom remittance basis; min €5k tax if foreign income >€35k unremitted |
| As of | 2026-10 |
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