worldwideimmigrantsAt a time of increasing rationality and refinement of identity planning, the30-year-old Shanghai couple Feng and XiaoyaIn less than half a year, from the first acquaintance with the Malta program to the successful acquisition of a permanent residence card, realizing the dream of "one-step family resettlement in Europe".
This article will be a complete record of the young couple'sMalta ImmigrationThe whole process, sharing their journey and practical details, maybe you will see yourself in their stories.
I. Background: Why choose to migrate?
Ah Feng is an IT engineer and Xiaoya works as a human resource in a foreign company. Both of them have a stable annual income and have been planning for their children's education and quality of life improvement after marriage.
"We were considering Canada, but the threshold was too high, the waiting period was too long, and the English language requirement was rather stiff; then we saw Malta's Permanent Residence Program and immediately thought this is what we want."
The three main reasons they chose Malta in the first place:
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Better educational environment for future children
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Realizing family identity alternatives and freedom of travel
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Greater financial security, desire for asset allocation and living options in the EU
II. Program Options: Rental + Donation Path to Permanent Residence
2025Malta ImmigrationThe policy remains stable and the couple chose the Rent + Donation model of the **MPRP Malta Permanent Residence Program** because:
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Lower costNo need to buy a house at once
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No residency requirement, free schedule
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Available for four generations, making it easy for future parents or children to join together
The main cost structure is as follows:
type | cost |
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Annual rental contracts (southern region) | From €10,000/year |
Government donations | €58,000 |
Government administrative fee + attorney's service fee | €8,000 - €10,000 |
Combined costs (two persons) | About 700,000 RMB |
Third, the process full record: step by step completion of the immigration process
[1] Program Evaluation & Contracting Service Providers (Week 1)
The couple found a professional immigration agency through a friend's referral, and after assessing the family's situation, they confirmed that they met the eligibility criteria and signed a contract right away.

[2] Preparation of materials + account opening and payment (2nd-3rd week)
Preparation of passport photocopies, proof of income, bank statements and notarized documents. The agent assists in opening a Maltese bank account and making rental bookings.
[3] Submission of application + payment of government application fee (4th week)
Formal submission of the full set of documents to the Malta Identity Authority, pending background check. At this time a 5 year rental agreement was also signed.
[4] Waiting for trial (2-3 months)
This phase was mainly a government backtracking time, and Feng and Xiaoya continued to work as normal, and remotely selected international schools for their children's future enrollment during the waiting period.
[5] Notification of Approval & Fingerprinting (4th month)
Notification of approval was received approximately 120 days later and the two traveled to Malta for a short trip and to complete fingerprinting.

[6] Successful in obtaining the card & follow-up arrangements (5th month)
After about two weeks, they received their cards and officially became permanent residents of Malta. The agent assisted them in making appointments for tax counseling, education planning and insurance registration.
IV. Identity + Life Double Upgrade: Real Experience Sharing
After getting her identity, Ya's biggest emotion was:
"It turns out that emigration can be so easy. We didn't give up the pace of life in China, but had a 'backyard'."
🛂 Freedom of Identity: Schengen country passes to go wherever you want to go
After work, they have planned to go to Germany for Christmas and France for the New Year, traveling to 26 Schengen countries and no longer worrying about visas.
👨👩👧👦 Family planning: creating more future options for children
They have already booked a place at an English-speaking international school in Valletta and plan to bring their parents to live together next year, truly realizing "three generations living together" in Europe.
💼 Asset Security: Tax Planning + Starting a Globalized Life
Feng is also considering setting up a small company in Malta to do business overseas, taking advantage of his status to explore the international market.
V. Conclusion: ordinary people, too, can realize the dream of quality immigration
The migration experiences of Ah Feng and Xiao Ya are not complicated but highly representative:Middle-class families, with a moderate economic base, valuing the right to future choices and family happinessThe
In the race for global identity in 2025.Malta ImmigrationWith its low threshold, high cost-effectiveness and stable policy, it has become the "preferred plan B" for more and more Chinese families.
Perhaps, you are just one decision away from a residence card belonging to Europe.