🇲🇹 Malta nomad visa: the income requirement

Last checked: September 2026 · official government source

The Malta digital nomad visa requires about €3,500 per month for a single applicant — and that is a gross figure, before tax (verified September 2026).

The detail that matters: A minimum gross annual income of €42,000, which works out at €3,500/month. The threshold rose from €32,400 on 1 April 2024, and anyone who applied before that date keeps the old figure — which is why you still see €32,400 quoted. You have to evidence the income for at least five cumulative months from the day you apply.

⚠️ This is general information, not legal, immigration, tax or insurance advice. Rules change often — always confirm the current requirements with the official government source before you apply.

How the number works

Malta's threshold isn't a round number someone picked — like most of Europe, it's produced by a formula, which is why it moves. When the underlying reference value changes, the visa bar changes with it, usually without much announcement. That's how most out-of-date guides get people refused: the formula updated, the article didn't. We re-verify this page monthly — the date at the top is real.

Proving it

Expect to show bank statements, payslips or invoices for the months before you apply, plus contracts showing the income continues. Two practical notes: consulates generally average your recent months rather than taking your best one, and remote income should come from clients or employers outside Malta.

If you clear it — the next filter is insurance

Income rejections are predictable; insurance rejections are the surprise. Health insurance with at least €100,000 of cover across the EU and the UK, meeting Residency Malta's published Table of Minimum Benefits, pre-paid for one full year and covering every dependant in Malta.

The Malta insurance requirement, decoded →

Quick answers

How much income do I need for the Malta digital nomad visa?

The Malta digital nomad visa requires about €3,500 per month for a single applicant — and that is a gross figure, before tax (verified September 2026). A minimum gross annual income of €42,000, which works out at €3,500/month. The threshold rose from €32,400 on 1 April 2024, and anyone who applied before that date keeps the old figure — which is why you still see €32,400 quoted. You have to evidence the income for at least five cumulative months from the day you apply.

How do I prove my income for the Malta visa?

Consulates typically want documentary evidence covering the months before you apply: bank statements, payslips or client invoices, plus an employment contract or client agreements showing the income is ongoing and earned remotely from outside Malta. Exact document lists vary by consulate — check the official source before filing.

What if my income is below the Malta threshold?

You won't clear the Malta bar, but 3 other countries on our list have a lower threshold: Italy (€2,333/mo), Bulgaria (€2,583/mo), Spain (€2,849/mo). Run the income checker to see every visa you qualify for.

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