The Benefits
Program Overview
Processing Time
Visa-Free Travel
Investment Type
Investment Cost
Family Dependents
The Application Process
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
- Main applicant must be over 18 years of age, with a clean personal conduct, and no criminal record
- Applicants must hold a minimum of 12-months’ legal residence status in Malta
- Must not have a denied visa status with any country, which has a visa-free arrangement with Malta
- Health insurance is required for all applicants
Dependents
- Spouse / De-facto Partner;
- Unmarried children of the main applicant or spouse, up to age 28
- Parents of the main applicant or spouse
- Grandparents of the main applicant or spouse
Non-Eligibilty
Nationals of Afghanistan, Belarus, Democratic Republic of Congo, Iran, North Korea, Russia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Yemen, and Venezuela are not elgibile to apply.
This list is revised periodically by Community Malta Agency.
Investment Criteria
Residential Property Lease
- €750,000 investment in the Maltese Economy
- €22,000 Government Administration Fees
- €10,000 Donation to a local NGO
- €16,000 Minimum Annual Lease Value (5 years holding period)
Residential Property Purchase
- €750,000 investment in the Maltese Economy
- €22,000 Government Administration Fees
- €10,000 Donation to a local NGO
- €700,000 Minimum Property Value (5 year holding period)
FAQs
No, individuals are not required to know a particular language to be accepted into the malta citizenship by investment program.
Yes, those with maltese citizenship can live, study, and work in any EU country.
Yes, malta is part of the schengen area.
Yes, malta has been a member of the european union since 2004.
The minimum time to obtain maltese citizenship through investment is 12 months. If you have already met the residency and investment requirements, citizenship can be granted in as little as six months.
Yes, malta allows dual or multiple citizenships. However, individuals should check if their country of origin permits this.
The official government website for malta citizenship by investment can be found at https://komunita.Gov.Mt/en/services/acquisition-of-citizenship/.
Golden visa is a residency-by-investment programme in europe that allows non-eu citizens to gain residency by investing a substantial amount in the country’s economy.
US citizens cannot directly obtain EU citizenship, but they may be eligible for citizenship in an EU member state through residency and naturalization requirements.
Schengen visa allows visa-free travel within 26 european countries, making travel convenient, promoting tourism and business opportunities, and saving time and costs for travelers.
Malta is the only eu country offering direct citizenship.
Malta is the only eu country offering citizenship by investment.