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A dedicated route for non-EU founders of innovative startups, run jointly by Malta Enterprise (which assesses the business) and the Residency Malta Agency (which handles residence). It targets sectors such as manufacturing, software, health, biotech, pharmaceuticals and life sciences, and offers a multi-year permit with extensions.
Non-EU entrepreneurs and core staff of an innovative startup wanting to establish and scale in Malta and the EU.
Our licensed advisors assess your eligibility, build a strategy to strengthen your application, and manage the process end to end, so you submit a complete, competitive application with confidence.
Non-EU founders, co-founders and core employees aged 18+ of innovative startups or scale-ups can apply, with some nationalities excluded.
The initial permit lasts three years and can be extended for a further five years if the startup stays active and you still qualify.
Up to six co-founders are allowed, and the lead beneficiaries can also sponsor core employees, each requiring health insurance and sufficient funds.
You must maintain a genuine physical presence in Malta, pay taxes locally, keep the startup active, and hold valid health insurance.
The Malta Startup Residence Programme is a dedicated route for non-EU founders of innovative startups, requiring an eligible business and at least EUR 25,000 in investment or paid-up capital. It offers a three-year permit, extendable.
The Malta startup must place a tangible investment or paid-up share capital of at least EUR 25,000, plus EUR 10,000 for each additional co-founder.
Yes. Beneficiaries can include immediate family members as dependants, who must have health insurance and adequate financial support.
