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Malta Citizenship by Investment

Granting of Citizenship for Exceptional Services Regulations
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Summary

The Granting of Maltese Citizenship for Exceptional Services Regulations prescribes the requirements in relation to the granting of Maltese citizenship on the basis of exceptional investment in Malta, to individuals and their families who contribute to Malta’s economic development. The acquisition of Maltese citizenship through investment requires a property rental or purchase, a donation to a philanthropic institution and a contribution to a Maltese Government Fund.

country highlights
  • Capital City: Valletta
  • Currency: Euro (€)
  • Languages: Maltese and English
  • Nearest Country: Italy
  • Visa Free Countries: 190 inc, EU, UK, USA,Canada, Hong Kong
  • Time Zone: Central European Time Zone

benefits
  • Visa free travel to 190 countries including the EU & the Schengen Area
  • Malta has a stable political environment and is a member of the European Union, ensuring a secure and predictable living environment.
  • Applicant can include the spouse, financially dependent children up to the age of 28, parents and grandparents in the same application.
  • Right to relocate, live, study, work, do business, retire in Malta.
  • Newly born children in Maltese families are automatically entitled to Maltese citizenship.
  • Source & Remittance based system of taxation.
  • Malta offers a Mediterranean lifestyle with a high standard of living, good healthcare, and excellent education systems.
  • Malta is considered a safe country with a low crime rate.
  • Malta has a stable economy with consistent growth and a strong financial sector.
  • Malta has a high-quality healthcare system with both public and private options.
  • The education system in Malta is of high quality, with access to international schools and universities.
  • English is an official language, making it easy for foreigners to integrate and communicate.
  • Malta allows dual and multiple citizenship.
legal basis

Maltese Citizenship by Direct Investment is regulated by means of Legal Notice 437 of 2020 (SL 188.06), The Granting of Citizenship for Exceptional Services Regulations.

ELIGIBILITY
  • The Main Applicant must be 18 years of age and in good standing.
  • The Main Applicant is to make a contribution of €600,000 when an application is submitted after 36 months of residence or €750,000 when the application is submitted after 12 months. An additional non-refundable contribution of €50,000 to the Government is to be paid for each additional dependent (spouse, parents, grandparents of main applicant and spouse, children who have not yet attained 29 years of age)
  • The Main Applicant is to purchase a residential property for at least €700,000 or rent a residential property for a minimum of €16,000 annually. Property bought or rented is to be kept for at least five years and cannot be rented out during this period.
  • The Main Applicant is to donate a minimum of €10,000 to a registered sport, scientific, cultural, animal welfare, artistic NGO as approved by the citizenship agency.
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