07/09/2023
MALTA 🇲🇹 (SCHENGEN) DIGITAL NOMAD VISA/RESIDENT PERMIT FOR SELF-EMPLOYED, REMOTE WORKERS, OR FREELANCE
CAN GO WITH FAMILY
Malta Digital Nomad Visa Requirements
* Valid Passport – Your passport must be valid( including blank pages)
* Letter of Intent stating your reasons for applying(a signed and dated declaration by the Main Applicant clearly stating the motivations for moving to Malta and the intention of applying for the Nomad Residence Permit. The Letter should also include the list of documentation that will be submitted at the application stage to support the application).
* Employment contract and official tax documentation (where applicable) in case of employment – clearly showing obligations to the employer or company and clearly stating that work duties may be performed independent of location using telecommunications.
* Documentary evidence of business owned in part or whole (where applicable) in case of self-employment – official tax returns and/or profit and loss accounts for the previous year, stamped and signed by a warranted accountant; certificate of incorporation; memorandum and articles of association; share register; register of directors. Depending on the jurisdiction, documents can, at times, be titled differently but would still hold jurisdictional equivalence. When this occurs, a declaration is required stipulating such differences in titles.
* Documentary evidence of freelance activities (where applicable) in case of freelance – service contracts clearly showing obligations to the service receiver, the work duties performed, and rate of payment; bank statement(s) showing inward transactions of income generated from the declared activities (for which service contracts are being submitted); three invoices and corresponding receipts issued to service receiver(s) (for which service contracts are being submitted and which income is shown in the bank statement(s), sufficient to satisfy the program criteria of a minimum of EUR 2,700 gross monthly income.
* 2,700€ per Month – You must make at least 2,700€ per month (gross tax) and have proof of income and bank statements from the last three months
* Earn 3,240€/month if bringing a spouse
* 20% increase for each additional family member( if you can’t provide this bank statement, we can provide you one from our partner bank for extra cost).
* Completed Application – Fill out the application ( we will send this to you to complete).
* Europass CV – resume with your education and work experience, signed by you
* GDPR Declaration Form GRPR Declaration form( we will send this to you to complete).
* Embassy Visa Fee – The fee to apply for Malta’s digital nomad visa is 300€ per applicant
* Nonrefundable €300 Malta Admin/legal fee
IF MARRIED OR GOING WITH FAMILY ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS:
* Marriage Certificate (where applicable) – this certificate is required for each married couple included in the application.
* Birth Certificate of family members (where applicable) – a copy of the original birth certificate is required for each additional dependant.
* Change of Name Documents (where applicable) - If the Main Applicant and/or any of his/her dependants has/have undergone an official name/surname change,
* Affidavit of Dependency (where applicable) – Main Applicant must provide an affidavit of dependency for each dependant over 18 years of age on the date of application. The affidavit must declare that at the time of application, the said dependant is principally physically or economically dependent on the main applicant, hence satisfying the requirements for dependency.
* Award of custody/guardianship (where applicable) – in the case where a court/legal judgment would have given the custody/guardianship of a minor dependant, the relative documentation must be provided. For example, if a parent would have been given sole custody, the court/legal ruling granting such sole custody must be attached.
✔️ Documents submitted following Approval in Principle:
Should the application be Approved in Principle, the below documents must be submitted. (Upon application stage, proof of accommodation and health insurance will not be accepted.)
Proof of Accommodation – Main Applicant will be requested to submit proof of accommodation covering the full duration of the residence permit. The residence card will be issued with the address provided on this proof.
Local/international health insurance policy – a fully-comprehensive health insurance policy, covering the applicant and all beneficiaries of the Nomad Residence Permit for one (1) year. A travel insurance policy is not an alternative to a health insurance policy and will not be accepted.
British nationals are not required to submit a health insurance policy.
Travel insurance policy - if any of the beneficiaries travel within the Schengen
Step 1: Gather Documents
Collect all of your necessary documents complete the application form and send all documents to us for evaluation. If eligible, pay the embassy visa fee + admin/legal fee= 600€
Step 2: We Submit the Application Online
We will Upload all of these documents digitally and email them to the Residency Malta Agency.
Step 3: Wait for Approval
Wait to receive an answer. On average, it will take about 30-40 days to process applications and to be notified of a decision. In some cases could take up to 60 days due to background checks.
Step 4: Once an approval is granted by Malta immigration and visa service, pay Malta Lawyer Consultancy fee: 2000 EURO
NOTE:
We do not guarantee any application approval, as approval is the sole discretion of the Malta immigration officer reviewing your file. If all documents are complete and no passed criminal records and no forged documents are detected in the you application, getting approval shouldn’t be a problem.
