Malta Digital Nomad Visa

A person who is working remotely for a foreign company or is freelancing for a client whose company is on foreign lands can apply for Malta Digital Nomad Visa. They must have a valid travel document, such as a valid passport.

The applicant must have a rental agreement or a proof of accommodation during their time of the stay in Malta. The applicant must have a minimum income of 42,000 euros per annum per person along with a medical insurance that is valid in Malta and covers all the risks in Malta. The applicant must also clear background verification and must also adhere to the standard procedures that are related to the visa and other permits.

To apply for a Malta Digital Nomad Visa, one must follow these three simple steps:

Step 1: Check your eligibility.

Step 2: Arrange the checklist of documents required.

Step 3: Apply for the Malta Digital Nomad Visa.

Step 4: Submit all the required documents.

Step 5: Receive the Visa and move to Malta

The cost of living is 12.4% higher compared to the other European countries and 44% lower than countries such as Sweden, Denmark, and Austria.

The average cost of loving per person per month without rent is approximately 800 Euros while for a family of 4 it is 2857 euros.

• Housing (Depending on location) 500 Euros – 1000 Euros
• Utilities – 150 -200 Euros for a 1BK apartment and about 500 -1000 Euros for a villa
• Transportation – on average, 2.5 euros per bus ticket, and the ferries start at 10 Euros per week.
• Food and groceries – 400 Euros for a single person and 1000 euros for a family
• Internet and mobile services – 35 euros per person and 55 euros for a family

Malta is one of the best choices for a digital nomad.

Malta is best for remote workers and freelancers as they use telecommunications to work, and Malta has a good network across the country. Internet connectivity is the 28th best network. There is no language barrier as English is widely spoken and is the official language of Malta; the digital nomads get to enjoy the rich culture, food and drink, and the heritage of the island. Malta is also known for its gaming, which makes it an iGaming hub globally and attracts many people from across the globe. Malta is home for immigrants from across the nations, 22% of Malta’s population is immigrants.

The minimum required income for a digital nomad in Malta is 42,000 Euros.

As per the latest changes in the requirement, the people who are applying for a Malta Digital Nomad Visa from April 1st, 2024, need to have a minimum income of 42,000 Euros, which is sourced from outside Malta. To all the applicants who have applied before April 1st, 2024, the income requirement is 32,400 Euros. The minimum required income for the people who have applied before April 1st, 2024, and are under processing or are being processed after April 1st, 2024, is also 32,000 euros.

The minimum requirements for the current Digital nomad who applied before April 1st and are currently staying in Malta or who have already received the Digital Nomad visa (applicants before April 1st, 2024) have the minimum requirement of 32,400 Euros.

Yes, the digital Nomads staying in Malta have to pay taxes however they have tax exemptions under the tax exemption regime. The digital nomads have to pay tax at a 10% rate, whereas the 35% is the non-exempted tax rate. With a valid Digital Nomad Visa, a person can register themselves for tax exemption for up to 3 years. Moreover the digital nomads can avail a double tax exemption wherein they can get the 10% tax rate waived off under Malta’s double tax treaty.