Malta Digital Nomad Visa Requirements & Tax Rules
Based on official government sources. 1 visa program(s) listed.
Minimum Income
Annual €42,000
approx. $3,805 · Rate as of 2026-11-05
Stay Duration
12 months
Renewable: Yes · Max 48 months
Tax Residency
183 days
Stay longer and you may become a local tax resident
Tax Treaty
Varies by nationality
Depends on your citizenship and residenc…
Check Taxes Before the Visa
A tax resident generally owes income tax to that country. Even with a visa, a long stay can create a foreign tax bill, and U.S. citizens are still taxed on worldwide income.
- Tax Resident Threshold
- Staying over 183 days
- Tax Treaty
- Varies by nationalityDepends on your citizenship and residence. U.S. citizens should check the IRS list of U.S. tax treaties.
- Local Taxation
- Conditionally TaxedA special flat 10% rate applies to remote income.
U.S. citizens abroad generally still file a U.S. return, and benefits like the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion require one. Talk to a qualified tax professional about your situation.
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| Income Requirement | Annual €42,000 (approx. $3,805) |
|---|---|
| Monthly Equivalent | Monthly €3,500 (approx. $3,805) |
| Duration of Stay | 12 months |
| Renewable | Yes |
| Max Total Stay | 48 months |
| Family Allowed | Yes |
| Status | Active |
Required Documents
Please check official sources.
Application Steps
Please check official sources.
Notes
Run by Residency Malta Agency. Requires annual income of at least €42,000 (raised in April 2024), a lease of 1 year or more, and health insurance. Initial 1 year, renewable up to 3 times (4 years total). A flat 10% rate applies to remote income under S.L. 123.210.
Sources & Verification
- Official Source
- View original on nomad.residencymalta.gov.mt
- Source Type
- Government Source
- Verified Date
- 2026-11-03 (3 days ago)
- Confidence
- High Confidence
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