The Investor's Guide to citizenship and residency
Malta
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Malta
CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT
The Malta Citizenship by Investment Program provides foreign individuals and their families the opportunity to obtain Maltese citizenship through a naturalisation certificate by directly investing in the country. The program is regulated under the Maltese Citizenship Act Cap. 188 and the Granting of Citizenship for Exceptional Services by Direct Investment Regulations (S.L. 188.06). Successful applicants contribute to Malta's economic growth and development.
CITIZENSHIP INVEST IS GOVERNMENT AUTHORIZED
The Malta Citizenship by Investment Program provides foreign individuals and their families the opportunity to obtain Maltese citizenship through a naturalisation certificate by directly investing in the country. The program is regulated under the Maltese Citizenship Act Cap. 188 and the Granting of Citizenship for Exceptional Services by Direct Investment Regulations (S.L. 188.06). Successful applicants contribute to Malta's economic growth and development.
Program overview
Processing Time
The average processing time for obtaining Malta citizenship is 1 year for a EUR 750,000 Direct Investment or 3 years for a EUR 600,000 Direct Investment.
Visa free travel
Malta passport holders can enjoy Visa-free travel to 184 countries.
Investment type
A non-refundable investment + Property purchase or rental + Charitable donation.
Investment cost
To obtain Malta Citizenship, you need: €750,000 non-refundable investment after one year or €600,000 after three years, €700,000 in real estate or a €16,000 annual property rental for five years, a €10,000 philanthropic donation, and €50,000 per extra dependent.
Family Dependents
Spouse, unmarried and financially dependent children under 28 years old, and dependent parents and grandparents over 55 years old.
Passport Validity
Malta passport is valid for Ten (10) years for both Adults and minor children.
Time to citizenship
Validity of Residency
MALTA CITIZENSHIP LAW
In 2020, an amendment to the Maltese Citizenship Act introduced the possibility of acquiring Maltese citizenship through investment. The amendment led to the promulgation of the "Granting of Citizenship for Exceptional Services Regulations" (Legal Notice 437 of 2020), which allow individuals of high net worth and good reputations to obtain Maltese citizenship by investing in the country. Successful applicants are granted a Malta passport and enjoy all the benefits of Maltese citizenship. However, direct investment applications are limited to a maximum of 400 per year and 1,500 in total.
