The Malta MPRP is one of the most generous family programmes in this research, reaching as far as grandparents on a single application. The cost of adding family is modest, but the dependency rules for adults and the way children's status evolves are worth understanding.
Who you can include on the Malta MPRP
| Family member | Condition | Added contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Spouse / partner | Married or in a stable relationship | None |
| Minor children | Under 18 | None |
| Adult children | Unmarried and dependent (commonly to ~29) | €7,500 each |
| Parents / grandparents | Of either spouse, principally dependent | €7,500 each |
Four generations: parents and grandparents
This is the Malta MPRP's standout. The parents and grandparents of either the main applicant or the spouse can be included, provided they are principally dependent on the main applicant, supported by an affidavit of dependency. Few programmes extend to grandparents at all, which makes the MPRP unusually attractive for buyers who want to bring an extended, multi-generational family into EU residence together.
What it costs to add them
Adding family is cheap relative to the fee stack: spouse and minor children add no government contribution, and each additional adult dependent — an adult child, parent or grandparent — adds €7,500. There is no separate investment per dependant; the €375,000 property or €14,000/year rent requirement is the same regardless of how many people are on the application.
Adult children and the dependency rule
Adult children can be included while unmarried and dependent, commonly up to around 29, with dependency evidenced. As an adult child marries or becomes financially independent, their basis for inclusion can fall away, so for a child near the upper age it's worth confirming current dependency criteria with your agent before filing.
What family members get
Every included family member receives permanent residence on the same terms as the main applicant — Schengen travel and no minimum-stay requirement — and access to Malta as an EU base. Their status is tied to the main applicant maintaining the qualifying property (or rent) and the means requirement, and to the family member continuing to meet the inclusion criteria.
Children over time
Minor children are included straightforwardly; adult children qualify while dependent, and their status should be reviewed as circumstances change. Because the MPRP is permanent residence rather than a citizenship track, there's no naturalisation clock to protect — but keeping each dependant's eligibility current matters for maintaining their residence.
Assuming any relative can join the Malta MPRP, or that adult dependants are permanent. Parents, grandparents and adult children qualify only while principally dependent (adult children commonly to ~29), evidenced by affidavit — and that dependency can lapse on marriage or financial independence. The cost side is simple (€7,500 per extra adult, no separate investment), but the eligibility side rests on documented dependency, so prepare that evidence carefully.
FAQs
Who can I include on the Malta MPRP?+
The Malta MPRP can include up to four generations.
- •Spouse or partner, and minor children.
- •Adult children while unmarried and dependent (commonly up to around 29).
- •Parents and grandparents of either spouse, if principally dependent.
What does it cost to add family members to the Malta MPRP?+
On the Malta MPRP it's little for immediate family, modest beyond.
- •Spouse and minor children add no government contribution.
- •Each additional adult dependent adds €7,500.
- •There's no separate investment per dependant.
Can I include my parents and grandparents on the Malta MPRP?+
Yes — this is a Malta MPRP strength.
- •Parents and grandparents of the main applicant or spouse can be included.
- •They must be principally dependent on the main applicant.
- •An affidavit of dependency is required.
Do family members get permanent residence too on the Malta MPRP?+
Yes — every included Malta MPRP family member gets permanent residence.
- •They receive it on the same terms as the main applicant.
- •They get Schengen travel and no minimum-stay requirement.
- •Status holds as long as the main applicant maintains the property and means.