Minimum contribution EUR 1.15M
Maltese Citizenship by Exceptional Services may be granted under an amendment passed in 2020 to the Maltese Citizenship Act. By virtue of Legal Notice 437 of 2020 (Granting of Citizenship for Exceptional Services Regulations) the rules providing for affluent persons of impeccable standing and repute to be naturalised and to receive Maltese citizenship on the basis of a contribution to and investment in Malta were promulgated.
Applications under these regulations by direct investment shall not exceed four hundred (400) yearly and one thousand five hundred (1,500) in total.
Processing time
1 year (EUR 750,000 Direct Investment) or 3 years (EUR 600,000 Direct Investment)
Visa free travel
184 Visa free countries
Investment type
Non-refundable Investment +Property Purchase or Rental + Philanthropic Donation
Investment cost
Non-refundable Investment of €750,000 after completing 1 year of residency or €600,000 after completing 3 years of residency and €50,000 per additional dependent + EUR 700,000 on a real estate investment or enter a property rental contract for at least €16,000 p.a for 5 years + EUR 10,000 on a Philanthropic Donation
Family dependents
Spouse, unmarried and financially dependent children below 28 years old and dependent parents and grandparents over 55 years old
Passport validity
Ten (10) years for both Adults and minor children
Malta is located in the center of the Mediterranean Sea, on the southern tip of Europe, strategically located between Sicily, Italy and North Africa. Malta has a 7,500-year history, it has a highly cultured, well-educated society and is one of the smallest populated countries in the world. It enjoys a highly evolved educational system and excellent health services.
Malta is classified as an advanced economy together with 32 other countries according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), it has highly developed industry, tourism and financial sectors, and is well linked with Europe and the world. A robust, EU-compliant regulatory framework, diverse ecosystem and highly-skilled workforce help contribute to the success story of European Malta.
| CAPITAL | Valletta |
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| POPULATION | 516,564 |
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LANGUAGE |
Maltese, English |
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GOVERNMENT TYPE |
Unitary parliamentary constitutional republic |
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CURRENCY |
Euro (EUR) |
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EXCHANGE RATE |
1 USD = 0.9214EUR |
Fast track residence cards within 3 weeks with visa free within Schengen area until citizenship is issued
A total of 14 to 38 months to grant the naturalization certificate from the date of initial residency
Dependents allowed under one application are Spouse, unmarried and financially dependent children below 28 years old and dependent parents over 55 years old
Visa-free or visa-on-arrival travel to 184 destinations including Canada and the EU
Right to live, work, study in any of the 28 EU countries, Norway, Iceland, Switzerland & Liechtenstein
World’s strictest due diligence standards and vetting of applicants, thus ensuring only highly respectable applicants
Malta has double taxation treaties with around 60 countries
One of the leading financial service centers in the world.
Establish businesses, open bank accounts and expand investments worldwide
An attractive place to live or own a second home in, strategically located with excellent air links
English speaking country and work force
The Malta program includes three financial requirements:
1. A contribution to the Malta National Development and Social Fund
2. A real estate investment (rental or purchase)
3. A philanthropic donation
Non-refundable financial contribution to the Malta National Development & Social Fund
Investment to the National Development & Social Fund (after completing 3 years of residency)
EUR 600,000
(OR) Investment to the National Development & Social Fund (after completing 1 year of residency)
EUR 750,000
Spouse and children are required to contribute
EUR 50,000
Dependent Parents
EUR 50,000
In additional to the non-refundable investment, a property transaction is required. This could be a property purchase for a value of EUR 700,000 or alternatively a property rental for a minimum of EUR 16,000 per annum for 5 years.
Property Purchase EUR 700,000 (OR) Enter a Property Rental contract per annum (minimum) (both to be held for 5-years) EUR 16,000 (minimum)
In addition to the non-refundable investment to the national fund and the real estate investment, a philanthropic contribution of a minimum of EUR 10,000 is required to a registered sport, cultural, scientific, philanthropic, animal welfare, or artistic non governmental organization or society as approved by Community Malta Agency.
Philanthropic Donation EUR 10,000
The law also establishes a "residence requirement" which is evidence of a genuine link with Malta. Candidates must commit to a minimum physical presence in Malta before citizenship is granted.
Compulsory background checks are payable to the Government who appoints a preferred due diligence agency. These fees are payable upon the submission of the application.
Main Applicant
EUR 15,000
Spouse
EUR 10,000
Children aged 28 and parents above 55
EUR 10,000
Citizenship Invest professional fees, official application forms, certification of citizenship and passport, courier & other disbursements are the only other costs associated. A detailed quotation with no hidden costs is provided for the specific case.
Citizenship Invest appoints a Document Collection Specialist for each case. The firm offers a bespoke service that simplifies the application process, requesting from clients the bear minimum. Our job is to simplify the document collection as much as possible and when required we obtain the documents for the client without their involvement. Please note the below list is to be used as a guideline only, after assessing the particular case Citizenship Invest prepares a personalized checklist.
Documents required from each applicant including children:
Documents required only from the main applicant:
Documents required only if married persons apply together:
WEEK 1
Signing of CI Retainer Agreement and first Payment of CI Professional Fees.
All Documents collected and file prepared.
MONTH 1
Main Applicant and all Adult Dependents travel to Malta. Submission of Residency Application. Payment of Government Application Fees. Residency cards issued in 15 days.
The e-residency card for the purpose of the MIIP is valid for 18 months.
CI will assist to acquire a property which meets your requirements.
CI compiles the complete file for submission of the full application.
MONTH 4
Community Malta Agency reviews application, source of funds, background checks
Letter of Approval for Eligibility is issued.
MONTH 14
Submission of Citizenship Application. Due Diligence is updated.
Approval in Principle and Investment is made. Oath of Allegiance. Certificate of Naturalization.
The estimated time to receive citizenship approval depends on the due diligence processing time and the specific case.