Malta Citizenship BY Investment

living in the European Union and travelling around the world

Investment amount
€690,000+
Obtaining period
1-3 years
Investment return
5 years
License

As of November 20, 2020, an investor can become a Maltese citizen 1 or 3 years after obtaining a residence permit.

Investors can obtain Malta citizenship by naturalisation for exceptional services by direct investment. The Maltese Citizenship Act provides the path. The minimum investment is €690,000.

Foreigners can become Maltese citizens if they pass a strict Due Diligence check and fulfil the conditions stipulated by the law.

Benefits of Malta citizenship

1

Visa-free travel to the USA, the UK and Canada

Maltese citizens can travel to 186 countries visa-free. The list includes the Schengen countries, the USA, the UK, Canada, Japan, Singapore and Hong Kong

2

Moving to the EU at any time

Maltese passport holders have the same rights and freedoms as any other EU citizens

3

High-quality medicine

Maltese medical insurance policies provide free examinations and treatment in high-quality clinics and hospitals. Free medications are provided as well

4

Residing in Switzerland, Iceland, Norway or Liechtenstein

Maltese citizens can live in any Schengen country, including those not part of the European Union. There are no restrictions on entry or stay in the region’s countries

5

Education for children

Schools and higher education are cheaper for Maltese citizens. In addition, Maltese citizens don’t need to get student residence permits to study in any EU country

6

International business

Maltese citizens can open a company in any EU country. This opportunity helps to expand a business to the international market and operate more effectively

180+ countries are visa-free for Maltese citizens

    Asia

  • Armenia
  • Hong Kong
  • Georgia
  • Israel
  • Indonesia
  • Qatar
  • United Arab Emirates
  • Singapore
  • Turkey
  • Philippines
  • South Korea
  • Japan
  • + 24 countries

    Africa

  • Botswana
  • Egypt
  • Zambia
  • Zimbabwe
  • Cape Verde
  • Mauritius
  • Madagascar
  • Morocco
  • Mozambique
  • Tanzania
  • Tunisia
  • South Africa
  • + 21 countries

    Europe

  • Austria
  • Belgium
  • United Kingdom
  • Germany
  • Iceland
  • Spain
  • Italy
  • Netherlands
  • Norway
  • Portugal
  • France
  • Switzerland

    Oceania

  • Australia
  • Vanuatu
  • Micronesia
  • New Zealand
  • Cook Islands
  • Palau
  • Papua New Guinea
  • Tuvalu
  • Fiji
  • French Polynesia
  • + 10 countries

    North America

  • Antigua and Barbuda
  • Bahamas
  • Grenada
  • Dominica
  • Cayman Islands
  • Canada
  • Costa Rica
  • Mexico
  • Panama
  • Puerto Rico
  • USA
  • Jamaica
  • +22 countries

    South America

  • South America
  • Argentina
  • Bolivia
  • Brazil
  • Colombia
  • Curacao
  • Paraguay
  • Peru
  • Falkland Islands
  • Chile
  • Ecuador
  • +5 countries

Investment options for Malta citizenship

Investors fulfil three investment conditions: contribute to the National Development and Social Fund (NDSF), donate to a non-governmental organisation, and buy or rent a residential real estate. All three conditions are mandatory.

A contribution sum defines when the investor can apply for citizenship. If the contribution amounts to €600,000, the residence permit must be kept for 3 years. If an investor contributes €750,000, the residence period cuts to 1 year.

Option 1

Renting of housing €690,000+

At first, the investor applies for a residence permit. To get it, the investor rents housing for at least €12,000. The rent should last for a year or three years.

The investor applies for citizenship in a year or three years. The investor concludes a new leasing agreement for at least €16,000 per year to qualify for citizenship. The requirement is to rent housing for at least 5 years.

Investor Married couple Family of 4, excluding siblings
Renting of housing for 3 years for residency €36,000 €36,000 €36,000
Renting of housing for 5 years for citizenship €80,000 €80,000 €80,000
Contribution to the NDSF €600,000 €600,000 €700,000

+ €50,000 for each family member starting with the 4th

Donation €10,000 €10,000 €10,000
Eligibility Test €15,000 €25,000 €15,000 for the main applicant

+ €10,000 for each family member over 12

State fee for residence cards €5,000 €6,000 €8,000

+ €1,000 for each family member starting with the 4th

Medical insurance €500+ €1,000+€1,500+
Administrative fee €1,500€3,000 €6,000

+ €1,500 for each family member starting with the 4th

Option 2

Purchase of housing €1,310,000+

Investors buy real estate worth €700,000 or more. The ownership period is 5 years, starting with obtaining citizenship. After that, the property can be sold, and the money returned.

Investor Married couple Family of 3 or more
Purchase of real estate €700,000 €700,000 €700,000
Contribution to the NDSF €600,000 €650,000 €700,000

+ €50,000 for each family member starting with the 4th

Donation €10,000 €10,000 €10,000
Eligibility Test €15,000 €25,000 €15,000 for the main applicant

+ €10,000 for each family member over 12

State fee for residence cards €5,000 €6,000 €8,000

+ €1,000 for each family member starting with the 4th

Medical insurance €500+ €1,000+ €1,500+
Administrative fee €1,500 €3,000 €6,000

+ €1,500 for each family member starting with the 4th

Expenses for a family of 4

The spouses and two children of 8 and 14 years old.

Rent of housing, citizenship in 3 years Rent of housing, citizenship in 1 year Purchase of housing, citizenship in 3 years Purchase of housing, citizenship in 1 year
Renting or purchase of real estate €116,000 €92,000 €700,000 €700,000
Contribution to the NDSF €750,000 €900,000 €750,000 €900,000
Donation €10,000 €10,000 €10,000 €10,000
Eligibility Test €35,000 €35,000 €35,000 €35,000
State fee for residence cards €8,000 €8,000 €8,000 €8,000
Medical insurance €2,00 €2,00 €2,00 €2,00
Administrative fee €6,000 €6,000 €6,000 €6,000
Total €927,000 €1,053,000 €1,511,000 €1,661,000

Who can get Malta citizenship

    • Over 18 years old
    • No criminal record or prosecution
    • No serious illnesses
    • Stable income
    • Capable of confirming the legality of the income
    • Opposite sex
    • No criminal records
    • If over 18: fully financially dependent on the investor
    • Over 55
    • Fully financially dependent on the investor
    • Under 30
    • Unmarried
    • No children

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Step-by-step procedure of obtaining Malta citizenship

  • Our Compliance & Anti Money Laundering officer examine Investor documents, Applicant only need to provide Passport, We do ensure the privacy and confidentiality of the client.

    1 Day

  • Government Approved Agents' Lawyers prepare the list of personal and financial documents required to apply for Citizenship Program, Include Passports, Birth and marriage certificates and Bank Statement, Lawyers fill out all the sate forms themselves and certify copies of documents: Investor only need to sign

    2 to 4 Weeks

  • We submit the required documents and the application to the government department dealing with the citizenship or residence permit by investment program on behalf of our clients. The government department starts its Due Diligence check when the applicant pays the Due Diligence fee. All family members over the age of 16 included in the application have to undergo this check.

    2 to 6 Months

  • We submit the required documents and the application to the government department dealing with the citizenship or residence permit by investment program on behalf of our clients. The government department starts its Due Diligence check when the applicant pays the Due Diligence fee. All family members over the age of 16 included in the application have to undergo this check.

    Upto 3 Months

  • The investor's passport and naturalization certificate are usually produced within 4 weeks of the fulfilment of the investment condition. They are delivered to the address indicated by the investor in the application.

    4+ Weeks

Answers to frequently asked questions

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