BECOME A
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Malta Citizenship
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As of November 20, 2020, an investor can become a Malta citizen 1 or 3 years after obtaining a residence permit.
Investors can obtain Maltese citizenship by naturalization for exceptional services through direct investment. This is provided for by the Maltese Citizenship Act. The minimum investment is €690,000.
Foreigners who pass a strict Due Diligence check and fulfill the other conditions stipulated in the law will be able to become Maltese citizens.
Maltese citizenship gives the holder freedom to a life of their choice
Maltese citizens can travel visa-free to 185 countries around the world, including Japan, Singapore and Hong Kong.
Maltese passport holders have the same rights and freedoms as any other European citizen.
The medical insurance policies issued to Maltese citizens ensure that they are examined and treated for free in good medical clinics and that they also receive free medication.
Maltese citizens can travel visa-free to 185 countries around the world, including Japan, Singapore and Hong Kong.
The cost of education in schools and universities in the European Union is cheaper for Maltese citizens. In addition, a student residence permit is not required for any EU country.
Maltese citizens can form a company in any country in the European Union. This can help them expand their business to the international market and operate effectively.
Get maximum information about the process
- Step-by-step procedure
- Requirements for applicants
- Required documents
- Answers to frequently asked questions
Who can obtain Maltese citizenship
- over 18 years old
- no criminal record or prosecution
- not under sanctions
- no visa denial in countries that have a visa-free regime with Malta
- capable of confirming the legality of income
including children from previous marriages, both on the part of the investor and the spouse of the investor.
or registered partner, including monogamous marriage.
who are financially dependent on the investor and are not married, including children from previous marriages. You can confirm the dependence on the investor by studying at the university on a full-time basis.
who are wholly or substantially financially dependent on the investor.
Costs for an investor
Investors fulfill three investment conditions: make a contribution to the National Development and Social Fund (the NDSF), donate money to a non-governmental organization, buy or rent real estate. All the three conditions are mandatory.
A sum of the contribution defines when the investor can apply for citizenship. If the contribution amounts €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 real estate
€690,000+At first, an investor applies for a residence permit. To get it, the investor rents housing for €12,000. The rent should last for a year or three years.
The investor applies for citizenship in a year or in three years. To do that, the investor concludes a new leasing agreement for €16,000 per year. It is mandatory to rent housing for at least 5 years.
| Investor | Married couple | Family of 3 or more | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renting of real estate for 3 years to get a residence permit | €36,000 | €36,000 | €36,000 |
| Renting of real estate for 5 years after applying for citizenship | €80,000 | €80,000 | €80,000 |
| 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 issuance of a residence card | €10,000 | €15,000 | €20,000 + €5,000 for each family member starting with the 4th |
| Medical insurance | €500+ | €1,000+ | €1,500+ |
| Administrative fee | €1,000 | €2,000 | €3,000 +€1,000 for each family member starting with the 4th |
Individual calculation of the Maltese citizenship cost
Get an individual calculation for your family with all associated costs and government fees
Why is the agent’s license important?
The Maltese Citizenship Act does not allow foreigners to apply directly for citizenship for exceptional services. Only official representatives licensed by the Government of Malta are allowed to apply on behalf of their clients.
License № AKM-IMIN-22
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