Updated: June 2026

Case study · Malta · Tax

How Four Generations and 8 People Obtained Malta PermanentResidence through a Single Investment on Gozo

Most programs allow you to bring a spouse and children—but not an entire family. Alexander wanted to relocate his entire family to a safe, English-speaking European country with lifetime permanent residence, including both sets of parents, which is either impossible in other countries or requires separate substantial investments for each person. We explain step-by-step how we used the rare MPRP option, which allows inclusion of parents and grandparents from both sides, and legalized 8 people through a single investment in a rental property on Gozo.

Anna KovalevskayaAnna KovalevskayaHead of Legal, BRIDGESReading time9 min readVerificationReviewed by an expert

This case is based on a real matter. The name and certain identifying details have been changed to protect confidentiality.

BRIDGES client story - How Four Generations and 8 People Obtained Malta Permanent Residence through a Single Investment on Gozo
Contents

Case at a glance

Situation, solution and outcome in seven lines

Client
Alexander, with a large family
Composition
4 generations, 8 people: spouses, children, parents and grandparents from both sides
Program
Malta, Permanent Residence (Malta Permanent Residence Programme)
Objective
Lifetime permanent residence for the entire family
Complexity
Include parents and grandparents from both sides without separate investments
Solution
MPRP option for ascending relatives, single rental property on Gozo
Result
8 people obtained permanent residence through a single investment

Client story

Client's Story

Where they started

For Alexander, "family" meant not just his wife and children. He wanted to bring his entire family to safe Europe: his spouse, children, his own parents and his wife's parents, as well as the older generation—four generations in total, eight people. He was not willing to leave the elderly behind.

Why the standard route did not work

And here he hit a wall with almost all programs. Standard residence and permanent residence options allow inclusion of a spouse and minor children, sometimes one's own parents. But including parents and grandparents from both sides, and without a separate substantial investment for each person, is simply impossible in most countries. Relocating eight people threatened to become several separate expensive cases.

What BRIDGES had to solve

The complexity was not just about money, but also about rules: each ascending relative must meet the conditions and confirm financial dependency, and the program must in principle allow such composition. Most countries simply say "no" to four generations.

Why a standard answer would not do

Alexander approached BRIDGES to find a jurisdiction and option where he could process the entire family in one case and with one investment—without splitting the family into those who leave and those who stay.

I could not move to Europe and leave the elderly—neither my own parents nor my wife's parents. Everywhere they said: you can bring your wife and children, the rest—separately and at separate costs. Anna found the MPRP option, which includes both parents and grandparents from both sides, and processed all eight of us through a single rental property on Gozo.

Alexander · AlexanderThe name and certain identifying details have been changed to protect confidentiality.

What Was at Risk

What Was at Risk

The main limitation when relocating a large family is not budget, but rules: programs rarely allow ascending relatives from both sides, and each requires confirmation of financial dependency. Without the right option, the family is split into separate expensive cases.

Inability to include parents and grandparents from both sides under most programs

  1. 01Need for separate substantial investments for each senior
  2. 02Family separation into "those who leave" and "those who stay"
  3. 03Rejection of ascending relatives without proven financial dependency
  4. 04Multiple cost increases and bureaucracy when split into separate cases

The logic of the solution

How the matter progressed: from checks to result

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  1. 01
    Stage 1

    We analyzed the composition across four generations and determined the basis for inclusion of each of the eight individuals.

  2. 02
    Stage 2

    We confirmed the status of the spouse and children as primary dependent family members.

  3. 03
    Stage 3

    For each ascending relative - parents and grandparents of both parties - we compiled a package proving financial dependency.

  4. 04
    Stage 4

    We identified qualifying rental property in Gozo with a more accessible threshold, sufficient for the residence of a large family.

  5. 05
    Stage 5

    We processed all eight individuals through a single MPRP file under one investment, without splitting into separate cases.

Takeaway. Alexander achieved the main objective: the entire family ended up in a secure, English-speaking Europe together, under a single status. The senior generation was not left behind, and a single investment eliminated the need for multiple costly separate applications.

How we solved the task

How we solved the task

The work was split into verifiable stages so that every conclusion rested on documents.

  1. 01

    Stage 1

    We analyzed the composition across four generations and determined the basis for inclusion of each of the eight individuals.

  2. 02

    Stage 2

    We confirmed the status of the spouse and children as primary dependent family members.

  3. 03

    Stage 3

    For each ascending relative - parents and grandparents of both parties - we compiled a package proving financial dependency.

  4. 04

    Stage 4

    We identified qualifying rental property in Gozo with a more accessible threshold, sufficient for the residence of a large family.

  5. 05

    Stage 5

    We processed all eight individuals through a single MPRP file under one investment, without splitting into separate cases.

  6. 06

    Stage 6

    We facilitated the verification process by addressing RMA questions regarding the dependency of the senior generation.

Expert comment

This is my favorite type of case - when an entire family relocates, not just one individual. MPRP is unique precisely in its circle of dependents: few programs allow parents and grandparents of both parties to be included in a single file. The complexity lies not in the number of people but in proving dependency for each senior family member - the authorities review this strictly. We consolidated eight individuals under one rental agreement in Gozo, and no generation was left behind. For me, each such case represents peace of mind for four generations at once.

Anna Kovalevskaya, Head of Legal, BRIDGESAnna KovalevskayaHead of Legal, BRIDGES

Outcome

What the client received

Indicator
Standard programs · MPRP (this case)
Parents of both parties
usually not possible · included
Grandparents
almost nowhere · included
Investments
separate for each individual · single for all
Outcome
family separated · 8 individuals, permanent residence together
Outcome
family separated · 8 individuals, permanent residence together

All eight individuals - four generations - obtained permanent residence of Malta under a single investment in a rental property in Gozo. Parents and grandparents of both parties were included in the file as dependents with confirmed dependency, and the family did not require division into separate costly cases.

Practical takeaway

What matters in a similar situation

  • Alexander achieved the main objective: the entire family ended up in a secure, English-speaking Europe together, under a single status. The senior generation was not left behind, and a single investment eliminated the need for multiple costly separate applications.
  • This case demonstrates that MPRP is an instrument not for one individual but for an entire family dynasty. Success depends not on the investment amount but on the correct option selected and the quality of evidence proving dependency for each ascending relative.

FAQ

Questions people ask in a similar situation

01Who can be included in Malta's permanent residence under MPRP?

Spouse, children, as well as parents and grandparents of both parties - provided their financial dependency is confirmed. This is broader than most programs.

02Is a separate investment required for each relative?

No. The entire family composition is processed under a single qualifying housing investment; in this case, a rental property in Gozo.

03Why Gozo?

Gozo and the southern part of the main island offer a lower housing threshold than the main island, while remaining a viable residence for a large family.

04What is required for including the senior generation?

Proof of financial dependency for each ascendant relative. We compile a separate documentation package for each individual.

05How many beneficiaries can be included in a single application file?

The program accommodates a broad range of dependents; in this case - 8 individuals across four generations. Applicability to your family composition is assessed individually.

06Do you wish to relocate your entire extended family to Europe, including parents and grandparents?

We will select the MPRP option tailored to your family structure, compile dependency evidence for the senior generation, and process your entire family through a single application file under one investment.

About the author

Anna Kovalevskaya

Author: Anna Kovalevskaya

Head of Legal, BRIDGES

I have worked with citizenship and residency matters in European countries for 12 years. Programme requirements and application practices change, so I assess each matter against the current rules, the applicant's immigration history, family composition and the documents supporting the legal basis for the application.

I lead matters from the preliminary assessment through to the grant of status. In complex situations, I identify the circumstances that may affect the review, establish the legal logic of the application and oversee the consistency of the supporting documents at every stage.

During the consultation, you will receive an assessment of the available legal grounds, a clear understanding of the chosen route and a list of issues that should be resolved before filing. Once the engagement begins, I oversee the application and the key decisions of the BRIDGES team.

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Names and certain details have been changed to protect client confidentiality. The result described reflects one specific situation and is neither a public offer nor a guarantee of a similar outcome. Programme terms are stated as of 2026 and may change - please confirm current parameters with a BRIDGES consultant.