The qualifying investment under the Malta Permanent Residency Programme falls under four categories:-  pay a government administration fee, property purchase or rental, make a monetary contribution to the government, and make a donation to a local charitable organisation. All investors will need to pay a non-refundable administrative fee of €40,000. The monetary contribution is dependent upon which type of property investment is made. Investors choosing to purchase property for a minimum value of €300,000 will be required to make a total contribution of €28,000, whilst investors opting to rent property for a minimum of €10,000 per annum, will be required to make a total contribution of €58,000. This amount includes the investor’s spouse, minor and adult children. A further €7,500 contribution is required for each parent or grandparent of the investor or spouse. The qualifying investment property must be held for a period of five years after which a residential address is required. Investors must also make a €2,000 minimum donation to a registered charity. Furthermore, the investor must be in possession of assets having a value of not less than €500,000 of which €150,000 must be in the form of financial assets.