Stay Longer in Malta

Requirements for obtaining long-term residence after five years — stable resources, accommodation, integration measures, and the €500 fee.

Malta's integration programme. Stage 2 is a requirement for long-term residence. New Stage 1 applications are currently paused during restructuring.

Residence-based naturalisation, citizenship by merit, dual citizenship, sponsors, language, and the documents to protect before applying.

Check whether your residence timing, language, passports, sponsors, and records are strong enough for naturalisation planning.

Step-by-step guidance for renewing your Single Permit, including the new in-country course requirements.