Nomad Residence Permit

Nomad Residence Permit is a residence route in Malta (Cyfrowy nomada). Remote work for foreign employer/own foreign company/clients; gross income ≥ €42,000/yr; fee €300 per person; rent/purchase; health insurance. 1 yr, renewable (up to ~5 yrs).

Planning reference · Data snapshot 2026-10

Figures and requirements are indicative database snapshots, not newly verified eligibility decisions or personalised tax calculations. A residence permit does not automatically determine tax residence. Confirm conditions, deadlines and amounts in their original currency with the relevant authorities.

Tax residence in Malta

Arrive intending to reside (home taken, not temporary purpose) → resident from arrival

Resident non-dom: foreign income taxed only if remitted, foreign gains exempt; GRP/MRP minimum-tax regimes

Residence certificate: CfR TRC; GRP holders need ≤183 days in any other country

Your previous country applies its own residence tests separately. If both countries treat you as resident, the applicable tax treaty may resolve treaty residence.

Relocation planning guides

Open Malta on the interactive map →otwórz w bazie → →Strona oficjalna ↗

Digital nomad visas and tax residency →

Requirements at a glance

You need an annual income of about CHF 39'480. Spouse and children can usually be included.

How holders are taxed

Tax-exempt first 12 months; afterwards 10% flat on nomad income

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.

Kategoria	Cyfrowy nomada
Inwestycja	—
Opłaty (rodzina)	CHF 846
Dochód / rok	CHF 39'480
Majątek	—
Min. pobyt	—
PS	—
Obywatelstwo	—
Praca	remoteOnly
Kto może	non-EU/EEA/CH nationals
Podatek	Tax-exempt first 12 months; afterwards 10% flat on nomad income
Stan na	2026-10

Strona oficjalna

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