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CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT PROGRAM

Malta

Minimum contribution
€700,000

Visa-free countries
168+

Citizenship in
12 Months

Malta

The Republic of Malta is a chain of islands in the central Mediterranean Sea. Three of those islands are inhabited – Malta, Gozo, and Comino. The capital city is Valletta. It is an incredibly historic fortified city with ancient and protected buildings.

The country is a member of the European Union, having joined on lst May 2004 and Schengen zone in 2007. The Maltese Lira was replaced by the euro on lst January 2008.

Malta is a neutral, safe and stable country with friendly people living a European lifestyle but with a Mediterranean quality of life. It is a very densely populated country with the majority of the population living in the north of the country. If you want to enjoy the Mediterranean quality of life whilst living a European lifestyle, the Republic of Malta is the place to be.

Citizenship By Investment

Malta Citizenship by Investment program is official known as IIP – Individual Investor Program. The Individual Investor Program was established in 2014 with a cap of 1,800 applications to be processed and granted citizenship. The Individual Investor Program rules provide for affluent persons of impeccable standing and repute to be naturalized and to receive Maltese citizenship on the basis of a contribution to and investment in Malta.

Where is Malta?

Citizenship Benefits

Citizenship Requirements

There are 3 financial commitments, all of which need to be fulfilled, mostly after the approval:

Investment Requirement no. 1

One-time Government Fees

Pay a one-time Government application fee of € 600,000 (3 years Standard Processing) OR € 750,000 (1-year Processing).

€ 600,000

(3- years Standard Processing)

OR

€ 750,000

(1- year Processing time)

Investment Requirement no. 2

Purchase Or Rent A Property

Purchase a property in Malta for € 700,000 OR Rent a property in Malta 16,000 per annum with a 5 years rental contract.

Investment Requirement no. 3

Donation To Charity

Pay a donation of € 10,000 to a local registered philanthropic, cultural sport, scientific, animal welfare or artistic NGO.

Eligibility Requirements

Antigua & Barbuda passport

No Criminal Record

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Good Health

Antigua & Barbuda passport

One-time Gov't fee

Antigua and Barbuda passport

Home purchase min. € 700,000 / Rent min. € 16,000

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Donation €10,000

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Genuine Connection

Antigua and Barbuda passport

Application Steps And Timeline

Residency Application

  • • Collect supporting documents & file application for Residency

  • • Submission of Biometrics, issuance of 1 year temporary residency card

Citizenship Application

  • • Collect supporting documents and file Citizenship application:
    Application reviewed for source of funds, background / Due Diligence checks initiated

  • • In Principle approval of application

Compliance Time

  • • One-time Government fee

  • • Purchase or rent a property

  • • Settle the Philanthropic donation

  • • Purchase Health Insurance

  • • Oath of Allegiance, Certificate of Naturalisation / Issuance of Passport

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Malta Citizenship by Investment?

It is a legal way to become a citizen of Malta by investing money in the country. You need to make a government contribution, buy or rent a house, and donate to a Maltese charity.

No, residency lets you live in Malta, but citizenship gives you a Maltese passport and full rights like voting and visa-free travel to many countries.

You must contribute at least €600,000 to the government (after 36 months of residency) or €750,000 (after 12 months), plus other costs like property and donations.

Yes, you can include your spouse, children (even if they are over 18 and dependent), and even parents or grandparents if they depend on you financially.

Yes, you must live in Malta for at least 12 or 36 months depending on how much you contribute. This is called the residency requirement.

It usually takes 12 to 36 months, depending on which investment option you choose.

Yes! Malta is an EU country, so once you get Maltese citizenship, you also get a powerful EU passport with visa-free access to over 180 countries.

Other Citizenship Options

  • St.Kitts & Nevis Citizenship Program

    St. Kitts & Nevis is located in the northern section of the eastern Caribbean Sea approximately 2,000 km2 southeast of Miami (USA). Independence was gained from Britain in 1983 and a twin island federation was formed; Nevis with an area of 93.2 km2 and St. Kitts with 168.4 km2.

  • Antigua & Barbuda Citizenship Program

    Antigua also known as Waladli or Wadadli by the native population is an island in the West Indies. It is the Leeward Islands in the Caribbean region and the main island of the country of Antigua and Barbuda. In November 1981, Antigua & Barbuda became an independent nation within the Commonwealth Nations.

  • Grenada Citizenship Program

    Grenada is also known as the ‘Isle of Spice’ and is one of the most magnificent islands in the West Indies. The nation of Grenada measures 344 km2. It is composed of three main islands: Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique. The proximity of Grenada to the equator ensures a tropical climate with average temperatures of 23°C and 28 °C.

  • Malta Citizenship Program

    Malta is a neutral, safe and stable country with friendly people living a European lifestyle but with a Mediterranean quality of life. It is a densely populated country where the majority of the population lives in the north side of the country. The Republic of Malta is the place if you want to enjoy the Mediterranean quality of life whilst living a European lifestyle

  • Saint Lucia Citizenship By Investment Program

    Known as the ‘Helen of West Indies’, St Lucia is located in the East of the Caribbean Sea and it is considered to be one of the most politically and economically stable countries in the region – which factors have served to attract foreign business and investment. The economic lifeline of Saint Lucia is the tourism industry, followed by crop export and manufacturing.

  • Vanuatu Citizenship Program

    Vanuatu, officially known as the Republic of Vanuatu, is an archipelago nation, spread across 82 islands in the south Pacific Ocean. The country’s capital and largest city are Port Villa and its official languages are Bislama, French and English – though over 100 languages are estimated to be spoken locally. The local currency is the Vanuatu VATU.