Malta’s Global Residence Programme (GRP) is changing from 1 January 2027
We would like to inform you of recent legislative changes affecting Malta’s special tax status regimes. The Maltese Government has published the Individual Tax Programme Rules, 2026, which will replace the Global Residence Programme (GRP), The Residence Programme (TRP), the Malta Retirement Programme (MRP) and the UN Pensioners Programme for new applications submitted from 1st […]
The Caribbean Passport and Europe: Why the Ground is Shifting
For years, the path was simple. Invest in a Caribbean passport, and Europe opens up — visa-free entry to the Schengen Area, ninety days in any 180-day window, no more queuing at a consulate for a Schengen visa, and no fear of delays or, in the worst case, an outright rejection. For many clients, that […]
Greek Flat Tax and Residence Compared with Residence and Tax Residency in Malta
The Greek €100,000 flat tax has attracted considerable interest among internationally mobile individuals and families. However, when comparing Greece with Malta, it is important to separate three different questions: Where does the individual have the legal right to live? Where is the individual tax resident? Which tax regime applies once tax residence has been established? […]
Private Healthcare in Malta: A Practical Guide for Expats and New Residents
When families consider relocating to Malta, the conversation often starts with residence options, tax, property, schools, lifestyle and travel. All of these points are important. But very often, one of the most practical questions comes slightly later: What about healthcare? For families, entrepreneurs, retirees and internationally mobile individuals, healthcare is not a small detail. It […]
What Is a Single Permit in Malta & How Does It Work?
Malta Single Permit For many non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals, Malta’s Single Permit is the primary route to living and working in the country. Yet despite its popularity, there are still common misconceptions about what the permit allows, how it works, and how it compares to other Maltese residency options. What Is a Single Permit in Malta and […]
Malta Vision 2050: A Long-Term Vision for a Better Malta
Malta Vision 2050 is the country’s long-term strategic blueprint for the next 25 years. At its heart is a simple but powerful idea: Malta’s future success should be measured not only by economic growth, but by the quality of life it offers to its people. The official vision is built around the objective of securing […]
The EU Entry Exit System EES: A New Era for Travel and Compliance
The way short-stay travel in Europe is monitored is changing — and the shift is fundamental. The European Union’s Entry Exit System (EES) is being progressively rolled out across the Schengen Area, gradually replacing traditional passport stamps with a centralised digital database. While this may sound like a technical upgrade, in reality it marks a […]
Navigating the Path to EU Long-Term Residence (LTR)
A guide to the benefits, requirements, implications, and strategic considerations of EU Long-Term Residence status. More Than Just a Residence Permit For third-country nationals (TCNs) who have already established residency within the EU, the EU Long-Term Residence (LTR) status represents an additional layer of stability and integration within the European Union. It reflects a progression […]
Travelling to the UK After 25 February 2026? Read This Before You Fly
Very Important – if you (or your clients, family members, colleagues) are travelling to the UK from 25 February 2026 onwards, please read this carefully. This week, the United Kingdom moves to full enforcement of its Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system, under what the government has described as a strict “no permission, no travel” policy. […]
The Incredible Story Behind Malta’s 10 February Public Holiday
How a 2,000-Year-Old Shipwreck Helped Shape Malta The Feast of St Paul Shipwreck, celebrated on 10 February, is one of Malta’s national public holidays and it is uniquely tied to the islands own story: it was here, according to Acts (Acts of the Apostles in the New Testament), that the Apostle Paul was shipwrecked on […]
