Malta Citizenship

Legal references for Malta Citizenship by Investment are listed below. But first, a look at why one should consider Malta's Naturalisation by Direct Investment (previously Malta's Individual Investor Programme) as a compelling investment migration option:

Benefits of Maltese Residence Route to Citizenship

No visa required for over 183 countries

including UK, US, Canada, Australia
(Cyprus: 151, St Kitts: 131)

Citizenship eligibility application approval within 6 months.
Prior legal residence of 3 years prior to grant of passports. Can be reduced to 1 year in case of exceptional investments.
Malta Passport issued within 6 - 12 months of application.

Eligibility for Maltese Citizenship by Investment

Applications for Maltese Citizenship by Investment will be accepted from persons over 18 years of age who are in good standing, and may include a spouse, minor children, dependent unmarried children between 18 and 29 years of age and dependent parents over 55 years of age.

Only reputable, high net worth applicants who pass the rigorous due diligence of source of wealth, conduct and reputation are accepted.

Applications may be made on a commitment for the following investments to be made after approval:

A non-refundable Contribution of €750,000 to the Maltese National Social & Development Fund;

AND

Purchase property at minimum €700,000 or rent at €16,000 for at least 5 years.