Citizenship of
Malta
by Investment

Under real estate investment programs or government funds. Live and travel around the world without restrictions.

Program

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citizenship of the European Union

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simplified entry to 160+ countries

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possibility of dual citizenship

Malta is an island state in the Mediterranean Sea

Malta is a small island state in the Mediterranean Sea, located between Europe and North Africa. The capital of the country is Valletta, one of the smallest capital cities in Europe, recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site due to its unique architecture and history. Malta has two official languages – Maltese and English. Due to the widespread use of English, the country has become a popular destination for learning English.

The economy is based on tourism, financial services and online gaming. The favorable Mediterranean climate with warm winters and hot summers attracts tourists all year round. Malta is popular among divers, and is also known for its beautiful beaches and clear sea.

The country is attractive to investors due to the citizenship by investment program and a favorable tax system. In recent years, Malta has also been actively developing the IT sector and is becoming one of the European hubs of blockchain technology.

Benefits of Maltese Citizenship

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Citizenship of the European Union

Malta has been a member of the EU since 2004.

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Freedom of travel

Maltese citizenship opens up visa-free or visa-free entry to over 160 countries worldwide, including Japan, the UK, Canada and the USA.

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Possibility to live in the European Union and Schengen countries

With Maltese citizenship you can live in other EU countries, as well as in non-EU Schengen countries, such as Switzerland, Norway or Iceland.

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Access to European education

Children of Maltese citizens can enter European universities on favorable terms.

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Possibility of second citizenship

Malta does not require the applicant to renounce his or her existing citizenship.

Malta Citizenship by Investment Program

Before applying for citizenship, an investor must obtain a residence permit and permanently reside in Malta for 36 months, in some cases the period may be reduced to 12 months. To participate in the Maltese citizenship program for a significant contribution to the country's economy through direct investment, the applicant must fulfill three conditions:

1. Buy or rent residential property

The applicant must purchase a residential property worth at least €700,000 or provide a lease agreement for the entire period of residence with an annual rent of at least €16,000. The investor must own or rent the residential property for at least 5 years from the date of issue of the citizenship certificate.

2. Contribute to Malta's economy

The investor is required to make a direct investment in the development of the country’s economy. In this case, Malta offers two options:

– Investment of €590,000. In this case, the mandatory residence period in the country is 36 months.

– Investment of €740,000. In this case, the residence period can be reduced to 12 months.

3. Make a donation.

The investor makes a donation of €10,000 to a registered and approved charity, cultural, sports, scientific, non-governmental organisation or society dedicated to animal protection or the arts.

5 Steps to Maltese Citizenship

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Obtaining a residence permit

by an investor and his family members for a period of 12 to 36 months.

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Review and approval of an application for citizenship

The Ministry of Citizenship conducts a background check of the applicant and his/her family members, after which it approves or rejects the application. In case of a positive decision, applicants are entitled to apply for citizenship 12 or 36 months after receiving a residence permit.

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Applying for citizenship

After 1 or 3 years, depending on the circumstances, the investor updates the necessary documents and applies for citizenship.

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Approval and fulfillment of investment conditions

Once the citizenship application has been submitted, the Minister makes the final decision. If the decision is positive, the investor must invest in the country's economy and prove a connection with Malta within 4 months of receiving approval.

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Obtaining a Maltese Passport and Citizenship

After fulfilling all the conditions, the investor and his family members receive Maltese passports.