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Good news about the Malta Permanent Residence Program (MPRP)! The scope of dependent applicants has been expanded, allowing more family members to move to Malta together and start a new life!

Stepparents can serve as dependent applicants

On September 6, the Malta Immigration Service revised the question and answer session of the MPRP project. One of the most important updates is that stepfathers and stepmothers can now also join the MPRP permanent residence program as dependent applicants.

Below are the details of the latest official Q&A (Part 17):

Stepparents can apply for the Malta permanent residence program together with the main applicant or main applicant's spouse, provided that there is sufficient evidence to prove that they are truly related to the main applicant or main applicant's spouse.

The definition of true association includes the following situations:

a) The relationship was formed when one of the biological parents of the main applicant or his spouse remarried before he or she reached the age of 18;

b) The relationship formed by the remarriage of one of the biological parents of the principal applicant or his spouse before the marriage;

c) Before the main applicant or his spouse reached the age of 18, his biological parents divorced and one of them had custody, and the guardian had a new partner (it needs to be considered whether the new partner played an important role in the growth of the main applicant or his spouse).

★Supporting documents

a) Bank transfer records between stepparents and the main applicant or main applicant’s spouse;

b) A joint account owned by the stepparent and the main applicant or the main applicant’s spouse;

c) Air tickets for stepparents traveling with the main applicant or main applicant’s spouse;

d) A sworn statement provided by a certifier of the relationship (such as a mutually acquainted relative or friend, etc.);

e) Household register;

f) Any other documents that are helpful to fully prove the relationship.

The above-mentioned relationship certification documents need to be prepared in advance and submitted to the Identity Bureau for review. Only after the relationship is recognized can the application for permanent residence in Malta be submitted together.

Requirements for applying to qualify for the MPRP

According to Maltese government regulations, applicants must meet the following conditions to qualify for the Malta permanent residence program.

01

Nationality requirements

Applicants must be third country nationals and cannot be EU, EEA or Swiss citizens.

02

sanctioned countries

Applicants must not come from countries declared sanctioned by the International Atomic Energy Agency.

03

Do not enjoy the benefits of other related plans

Applicants cannot obtain benefits from other relevant regulations and programs.

04

financial resource stability

Applicants must have stable and regular financial resources to support themselves and their dependents without relying on the Maltese social assistance system.

05

Asset requirements

Applicants must prove that they have capital assets of at least €500,000, of which at least €150,000 must be financial assets.

06

Personal background check

Applicants must be qualified individuals and have no criminal record.

07

public interest considerations

The applicant’s presence must not pose any potential threat to Malta’s national security, public policy, public health or public interest.

In recent years, Malta has become an ideal place for many elites and business people to migrate due to its rich social welfare and superior living environment.

Whether you are enjoying high-quality medical care, high-quality educational resources, tax benefits, or enjoying the natural beauty and immersing yourself in a cultural feast, Malta will satisfy the pursuit of a better life by elites and business people.

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