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Golden Residency Program

Malta

Minimum Investment
€300,000

Fast-Track Residence Visa
6-9 Months

Visa Free Travel
within schengen area

Malta

Malta is a neutral, safe and stable country with a 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.
Residence obtained under this programme grants a Maltese residence permit which allows its beneficiaries free travel within the Schengen Area. Such residence permit will also grant its beneficiaries the right to reside, settle and stay indefinitely in Malta. The relative EU Residence card is then renewed every 5 years

Legal Basis

The Malta Golden Visa was launched in August 2015 by virtue of an amendment to the Immigration Act, Cap 217 of the Laws of Malta. Legal Notice 288 of 2015 was enacted with the aim of attracting individuals of impeccable standing and repute to receive a Malta Golden Visa on the basis of a onetime contribution of €30,000 to Malta and an investment of €250,000 for 5 years in Malta Government Bonds. Under this Malta Residency by Investment program, applicants and their qualified dependents enjoy the opportunity to reside, settle and stay indefinitely in Malta and to hold a Schengen card allowing visa-free travel within the Schengen area

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Residency Benefits

Residency Requirements

Option 1

Real Estate Acquisition

Applicant is required to purchase a property for a minimum value of €300,000.

Option 2

Rental Agreement

Alternatively, the applicant may also choose to rent a property for a minimum rental value of €10,000 on 5 year contract.

Eligibility Requirements

Antigua & Barbuda passport

No Criminal Record

Antigua & Barbuda passport

Good Health

Proof of annual income of €100,000 or Capital €500,000

Antigua and Barbuda passport

Home purchase min. €300,000 / Rent min. €10,000

Antigua & Barbuda passport

One-time Gov't Fee

Antigua & Barbuda passport

Donation to local approved charity

Malta Residency Card

Application Steps And Timeline

Residency Application

  • • Collect supporting documents & file application for Residency

Processing Time

  • • Application reviewed for source of funds, background / Due Diligence checks initiated

Compliance Time

  • • In Principle approval of application

  • • Purchase or rent a property

  • • One time Government fee and Donation to local approved charity

  • • Purchase Health insurance

  • • Issuance of Residency Cards

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the Malta Golden Visa, and who can apply for it?

Malta Golden Visa is a way for non-European people to live in Malta by making a government-approved investment. Anyone from outside the EU who is financially stable and has a clean background can apply.

No, you don’t have to live in Malta all the time. There is no rule that says you must stay in Malta for a certain number of days every year to keep your residency.

Yes, you can include your spouse, kids (even if they are adults and dependent), and even your or your spouse’s parents and grandparents in the same application.

You need to either buy a property worth €300,000 or rent one for at least €10,000 a year. You also have to donate €2,000 to a Maltese NGO and pay a government fee of €30,000.

Yes, once you get the visa, you can travel freely within the Schengen Area for up to 90 days in any 180-day period without needing another visa.

The whole process usually takes about 6 to 9 months from the time you apply until you get your residency card.

The Golden Visa gives you permanent residency, not citizenship. But after living in Malta for 5 years and meeting certain conditions, you can apply for citizenship.

Other Citizenship Options

  • St.Kitts & Nevis Citizenship Program

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  • 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.