A Chinese family of six secured Malta residency in 9 months including dependent parents, with no physical relocation required
Client Profile
The main applicant and their spouse hold Chinese Passports. They met at the University of Michigan in the U.S. Their first daughter (now 8 years old) was born in the U.S. and holds a U.S. passport. They moved to Singapore 6 years ago to pursue their careers in the financial sector. Their second daughter (now 4 years old) was born in Singapore and holds a Chinese passport. Two years ago, the spouse's parents moved to Singapore under long-term resident dependent passes and now live with the family.
It is notoriously difficult to obtain permanent residency in Singapore, and the client and their spouse wished to widen the opportunities for their daughters whilst planning for their mid- to long-term retirement goals. They were seeking residency rights in a country that uses English as the main language, offers competitive higher education for their daughters, has good access to healthcare, and would permit them to include the spouse's parents. They were also looking for a program that does not have any physical residency requirements so that they can pursue their career in Singapore for a few more years and save towards retirement without worrying about going back and forth.
Why Malta MPRP
The Malta MPRP Program was an evident match with the clients' goals: (1) no physical residency requirements; (2) ability to include 4 family generations under a single application; (3) English language as one of the official languages; (4) affordable university-level education and medical care available in English. The main applicant and their spouse have now received their residency cards and also enjoy the added benefit of being able to travel visa-free in the Schengen Area for 90 days in 180-day rolling periods.
They live in Singapore for now, and plan to retire (or semi-retire) in about 7 to 10 years, when their daughters are a little older. Until then, the spouse plans to spend more time in Malta with their parents and the children during school holidays, and will consider investing in a family/retirement home in around 3 to 5 years. Malta, being part of the EU, instills a sense of security that the family feels is more important than ever. The family was also drawn to Malta's favorable tax regime, notably the absence of inheritance tax, and plans to make Malta a place they can always return to, at any point in their lives.
Obstacles & Complications
Multi-Jurisdictional Documentation & Dependent Parents
We assisted the clients all along the way to ensure that the processing was as smooth as possible, notably by providing a detailed checklist, being knowledgeable about the type of documents available in various jurisdictions, and helping to ensure that the parents' dependency would be recognised. We also assisted with finding the property they wished to rent out and organising online viewings so that the family did not have to travel to Malta.
Had They Tried Other Advisors?
No, HLG was their first choice.
Our Approach
We provided detailed checklists and our expertise about the type of documents available in various jurisdictions. We also made sure that the parents' dependency would be recognised. We then assisted with finding the property they wished to rent out and organising online viewings so that the family did not have to physically travel to Malta.
What Made Our Approach Different
Our experience and expertise enabled the client to make the most informed decisions possible. We guided them through their choices with patience, confidence, and clarity.
Results
| Start date | June 2025 |
| Approval date | March 2026 |
| Processing time | 9 months |
| Investment | Approx. EUR 115,000 for a family of 6 — Government Contribution (EUR 37,000) / Government Admin Fees (EUR 60,000) / Additional Gov Admin Fee for 2 adult dependents (EUR 15,000) / Donation to NGO (EUR 2,000) |
| Family included | Main applicant, spouse, 2 minor children, 2 dependent parents |
| Residency obtained | Yes |
| Benefits gained | Residency rights in an English-speaking EU country; no physical residency requirements; Schengen Area visa-free travel for 90 days in 180-day rolling periods; no inheritance tax; competitive higher education and healthcare for the entire family. |
| Real-world impact | They can continue pursuing their careers in Singapore while saving towards retirement and securing their children's future. |
| Current status | Living in Singapore. The spouse plans to spend more time in Malta with the parents and children during school holidays, and will consider investing in a family/retirement home in around 3 to 5 years. |
| Still working with Harvey? | No |
| Referred others? | No |
Client Testimonial
HLG's expertise and calm confidence reassured us that we were making the right decision in choosing this program.Confidential Client — Chinese Family, Singapore
Thank you to all of HLG's team for the guidance and knowledge you shared with us so patiently throughout the process.Confidential Client — Chinese Family, Singapore
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