Digital Nomad Visa in Malta!

More and more people around the world are opting for a digital nomad visa in Malta, This no-strings-attached lifestyle allows you to enjoy the benefits and flexibility that telecommuting brings. That's why an attractive digital nomad visa programme has recently been launched in Malta, which will allow you to get a visa for up to one year in this amazing Mediterranean island. So now you know, if you are a digital nomad and you are thinking about your next destination, we bring you all the information and requirements that you have to meet to qualify for this attractive option of digital nomad visa in Malta.

Why a digital nomad visa in Malta?

Malta is a wonderful island in the European Mediterranean that has many attributes that attract citizens from all over the world. Today 1 in 4 people in Malta are foreigners. This fabulous international and cosmopolitan feel allows your network of contacts to grow to global levels, with the ease of being able to interact with them in English, one of the island's official languages. In fact, if you're interested in studying and living in Malta, you can read this article to find out about all the migration options Malta has for you.  Malta enjoys 300 days of sunshine a year, making it the sunniest country in Europe! In addition to its stunning crystal clear waters and rocky and sandy beaches, Malta also offers spectacular scenery for hiking, climbing, diving and general water sports, so your days will be well spent. As if that wasn't enough, Malta has a celebrated nightlife scene for all ages, whether it's the trendy nightclubs in Paceville or the hipster and bohemian bars of the capital, Valletta, which takes on a spectacular air at night.

Of course, the economy is not a minor factor, Malta is one of the fastest growing economies in Europe over the last decade and today enjoys the lowest unemployment in the Eurozone, at less than 5% despite still feeling the aftermath of the pandemic. However with options such as the digital nomad visa in Malta we feel that a large number of people will soon be arriving on the island. Most importantly, Malta is a country with a very open policy towards the international community, as Malta's Parliamentary Secretary for Citizenship and Communities reminds us in this interesting interview with the Boom Malta team.

 What is a digital nomad?

Being a digital nomad is a new trend in the world, facilitated by the remote working possibilities that are becoming more and more common and whose development has been particularly boosted by the recent pandemic. There are an estimated 4.5 million people worldwide who are digital nomads and the number is growing. Basically a digital nomad is a person who can live on the move and who, by the nature of their work, does not need a fixed anchor point with any country.

Clearly these people are looking for adapted forms of residence that allow them to carry out their work without complicated ties to a particular country.

What do I need to apply for a digital nomad visa in Malta?

The most important thing is that you can prove that you can do your work remotely and that you are a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), as EU citizens enjoy free movement within the Union and do not need this type of digital nomad visa in Malta.You must also have a gross monthly income of €2,700 for the applicant + 20% of the average salary in Malta, i.e. around an additional €400 for each family member wishing to apply for this digital nomad visa in Malta (spouses and children can apply as family members).

If you meet the above, the next step is to check whether you fall into one of the following three categories:

1. Work for an employer who is registered in any country other than Malta and have an employment contract with this employer.

2. Being an owner or shareholder of a company registered in a foreign country and carrying on business outside Malta.

3. To offer consultancy/freelance services, whose clients are mainly based outside Malta and with whom it maintains contracts.

Finally, to apply for this digital nomad visa in Malta, you must submit a letter of intent, in which you explain your situation and how this visa suits your needs, attach a CV in Europass format, as well as fill in the forms below. As for most visas, you must attach a valid passport, health insurance covering your entire stay in Malta, buy or rent a property on the island, attach the last three bank statements proving the income of the funds and pass a background check. It should be noted that evidence to support contracts of employment or business ownership must meet certain requirements, which you can review in the official checklist.

Where can I find the application forms for the Digital Nomad visa in Malta?

Here are the links to the forms

• Main application

• Form for family members.

• Data protection.

So this is a great opportunity for all those who wish to obtain a digital nomad visa in Malta and take advantage of the best of the Mediterranean. If you would like more information, you can write to the Boom Malta team at [email protected] and we will be happy to help you.