Malta Nomad Residence Permit (1 year, renewable up to 4 years total)for 🇳🇿 New Zealand citizens travelling to 🇲🇹 Malta

📋Required Documents7

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  Malta Nomad Residence Permit application (Residency Malta Agency)
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  Proof of gross annual income of at least €42,000 (bank statements, employment contract, or freelance/business income)
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  Health insurance covering Malta
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  Clean criminal record / background verification
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  Valid passport and photographs
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  Property lease or purchase in Malta
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  Proof of remote work for a non-Maltese employer or your own foreign company

ℹ️What to Expect

To apply for a Malta Nomad Residence Permit (1 year, renewable up to 4 years total), submit your application and upload the required documents online through the official government portal — no appointment at an embassy, consulate, or visa application centre is needed. Processing takes approximately 30 days. The government fee is EUR 300.00. Plan well ahead of your intended travel date to allow time for processing and any additional document requests. Always verify current requirements at the official government portal before booking travel.

🌐Why New Zealand passport holders need a visa for Malta

New Zealand citizens require a visa to enter Malta based on the current immigration requirements set by Malta's government. New Zealand passport holders apply online through the official government portal before travelling — the process is fully digital, with no consular visit required. Requirements are subject to change, so always verify at the official government portal.

⚠️Common Reasons Malta Nomad Residence Permit (1 year, renewable up to 4 years total) Applications Are Refused6

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  Gross income below the minimum set by Residency Malta for the permit, or income that cannot be reliably evidenced.
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  No proof of remote work for an employer, clients, or own company based outside Malta.
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  No valid health insurance, no qualifying property (rented or owned), or a failed background-verification check.
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  On renewal: failure to evidence the required cumulative physical presence in Malta (at least 5 months over the previous 12) or continued satisfaction of the criteria.
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  An incomplete or inconsistent application, or a passport with insufficient validity.
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  A criminal record, sanctions, or false statements or forged documents.

Refusal grounds are at the discretion of the deciding officer and can change. This list is informational — always verify current requirements at the official government portal.

🔗More Malta Visa Options

• Malta National D Student Visa (12 months, renewable per academic year) →
• Malta Permanent Residence Programme — MPRP (permanent, 5-year renewable card) →
• Schengen C Tourist Visa — Malta (up to 90 days in 180) →