Malta Digital Nomad Visa
Malta's Nomad Residence Permit is English-language-friendly and processes inside the EU. Comparatively low cost of living for the EU, plus a flat 10% tax rate on foreign-sourced income for permit holders.
Best for
- Anglophone remote workers wanting an EU base
- Founders running operations through a Maltese company
- Travellers prioritising warm weather and English-speaking infrastructure
Eligibility
- Annual gross income of at least €42,000 from non-Maltese sources
- Health insurance covering Malta
- Rental or purchase agreement for accommodation
- Clean criminal record
Application steps
- Submit application via Residency Malta Agency
- Pay €300 administration fee per applicant
- Provide income, insurance, and accommodation documents
- Receive permit decision in approximately 30 days
Tax considerations
Permit holders pay a flat 10% on foreign-sourced income remitted to Malta from the second year onward (a 12-month exemption applies in year one). Worldwide tax planning still required.
This is general information and not tax advice. Confirm with a tax advisor licensed in your home country and Malta before triggering residency.
Need EOR in Malta?
Malta is a rare EU outlier with no statutory 13th month, no statutory severance beyond owed wages, and flat 10% employer social security. The DNV is almost always cheaper and simpler. Reach for EOR mainly when the role needs a fixed-term contract (early termination triggers 50% of remaining salary) or sponsorship of a non-EU national.
HQ Simple services Malta EOR through our vetted partner network. Direct EOR sits with the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Australia.
Talk to us about EOR in MaltaA 20-minute call usually settles it: EOR if the worker is a local resident, DNV if they keep their home employer. We'll tell you which is cleaner.