living in the European Union and travelling around the world
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.
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
Moving to the EU at any time
Maltese passport holders have the same rights and freedoms as any other EU citizens
High-quality medicine
Maltese medical insurance policies provide free examinations and treatment in high-quality clinics and hospitals. Free medications are provided as well
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
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
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
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.
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 | |
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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 |
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 | |
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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 |
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 | |
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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 |
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
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Schedule a meeting at one of the offices or online. A lawyer will analyze the situation, calculate the cost and help you find a solution based on your goals.