How to register as an economically self-sufficient resident in Malta

[tkrunning (Thomas K. Running)]

@drewsworld2000

I’ve been reading that US and Canadian citizens are able to apply for the Ordinary Resident Self Sufficient when meeting the requirements. As a US citizen i would have to reside there three months ask for an extension which if granted would be for another three months. If i asked to stay longer I would have to apply for Ordinary Resident Self Sufficient Scheme. Did something change since the initial post on this thread since 2018 stating where you said ONLY EU/EEA individuals can apply?? Read this on International Living and with a Malta resident Alice Wilton - Relocation Expert with At Set Up Abroad?

Hi @drewsworld2000,

While I can’t rule this out, it’s not something that I’m aware of. For example this Government page says that the Ordinary Residence scheme is only open to EU/EEA nationals. You can be registered as self-sufficient also under certain other residency schemes (e.g. the Global Residence Program, the Malta Residence and Visa Program and the Individual Investor Program.

Anyway, as a non-EU citizen, you may also apply for a residence permit (using CEA Form K, even if you’re not part of any of the above mentioned residency schemes/programs. As this checklist says you’ll need to “prove that [you] have significant social or economic links to Malta”.

I also believe that you need to prove significantly higher net worth than is the case for EEA citizens. I’ve seen the figure €50,000 mentioned, although not from any official source.

I’m not sure if this is technically also part of the “Ordinary Residency” scheme or not—I’ve seen so many different sources saying different things. However, the requirements are definitely different than for EU citizens (who have a right to settle in Malta as long as the requirements listed in my article are met).

Beyond this, I am no expert on migration of non-EU citizens to Malta, so I’d recommend talking to a local immigration advisor instead.