Malta
Citizenship by Investment
Why Choose Malta Citizenship by Investment?
Malta is a small yet formidable country filled with welcoming people who will make you feel immediately at home. Located in the Mediterranean Sea, its views are breathtaking, and residents enjoy up to 300 days of sunshine a year.
The process of obtaining Malta Citizenship by Investment may initially appear lengthy and complex. Nevertheless, our client advisors are here to simplify it for you by breaking it down into manageable steps.
Applicants for the Maltese Citizenship by Naturalisation for Exceptional Services by Direct Investment (NESDI) undergo rigorous due diligence and vetting processes. The Government of Malta meticulously ensures that only individuals of impeccable standing and repute are granted citizenship.
Malta Citizenship by Investment: New Program Overview
The Malta Citizenship by Investment program was introduced in November 2020, replacing its predecessor, the “Malta Individual Investor Programme (MIIP).” This updated program is specifically designed for affluent individuals who possess impeccable standing and reputation. It allows them to be naturalised and obtain Maltese citizenship through a combination of direct investment in the Maltese economy, a donation to charity, and the maintenance of the residential property in Malta.
Malta is a small but mighty country filled with welcoming people who will make you feel immediately at home. Located in the Mediterranean sea, the views are breathtaking and residents enjoy up to 300 days of sunshine a year. The Malta citizenship program can seem long and complicated at first glance. However, our client advisors will break it down into manageable steps.
Applicants for The Maltese Citizenship by Naturalisation for Exceptional Services by Direct Investment (NESDI) are subjected to rigorous due diligence and vetting, and the Government of Malta ensures that only those with impeccable standing and repute will be admitted.
The program was launched in November 2020, replacing its predecessor “Malta Individual Investor Programme (MIIP)”. The Regulations provide for affluent persons of impeccable standing and repute to be naturalised and to receive Maltese citizenship on the basis of a direct investment in Maltese economy, donation to charity and holding a residential property.
Quick Facts
Population
>500,000
Capital
Valletta
Currency
Euro
Total Area
316km2
Visa Free Countries
186
Language
Maltese, English, Italian
Malta Passport Benefits
Becoming a Malta citizen will open new opportunities to the investor and transform their lives.
Change for Future Generations
Include your extended family, i.e. parents, grandparents, and children in your application. You will pass on the citizenship by descent to future generations, even if born outside of Malta.
Social Benefits and Security
Malta has a big offering of social services for any of its citizens and residents. This includes access to free healthcare, and higher education. As a citizen of Malta you or your children will be able to study anywhere in the EU without applying for a residence permit, at the tuition rates applicable to EU nationals – often much lower than those applicable to non-EU students
Access to the European Union
Given its member status in the European Union and the Schengen Zone, Malta is part of the vast network of countries in Europe that allow free travel without borders in the Union. Enjoying the right to live, work, and study in all 27 EU member countries, plus Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Iceland.
New Business Opportunities
For business owners looking to easily expand into the European market, a Maltese citizenship will create new opportunities. With Malta’s membership in the European Union, a citizen can open a business in any EU country.
Enjoy Strong Travel Benefits
As a Malta citizen, you have access to over 180 countries visa free, including the UK, the USA, Hong Kong, Singapore, Canada, and Australia among other destinations. Traveling for business or pleasure will be easier than ever.
Retain your Citizenship
Malta allows for dual citizenship. This means that you don’t have to give up your original citizenship when acquiring a Malta Passport.
Why Malta
Children born to parents who obtained Maltese nationality under the country’s citizenship regulations will be full Malta citizens even if their place of birth is not in Europe. Participating in the Maltese program can gift future generations of your family increased political and economic freedom, as well as significantly increased educational opportunities in the West.
Investment Options & Other Fees*
Prior to applying for Malta citizenship, an investor needs to hold a Malta residence permit for 1-3 years, depending on the size of the intended investment. You can apply after 3 years with an investment of at least €600,000 or after only 1 year with at least €750,000.
In order to qualify for a citizenship, investors need to fulfill three contributions: 1) Purchase or Rent Residential Real Estate; 2) Fulfill Exceptional Direct Investment requirements; 3) a charitable donation to a non-government organization.
*Please note that the below prices are not inclusive of miscellaneous government fees and a legal management fee calculated on a case-by-case basis. Prices are subject to change based on government regulations. Please contact one of our advisors for a personalized quote.
Option 1
Renting a Property €750,000+
To receive a resident permit first, you will need to rent a property in Malta, unless you already have a residential address in Malta. No minimum rental amount is applicable during the first year.
Once you are ready to apply for citizenship based on your intended investment you will have to make a new rental agreement at a minimum of €16,000/year – our quotations offer €9,600 per first 3 years. The property must be rented for at least 5 years and cannot be sublet during that time. Additional contribution fees are outlined below. Citizenship can be obtained within 12 or 36 months.
Single
Investor
Married
Couple
Family
of 3 or more
Property Rental Cost (for 3 years of residency)
€28,000
(€9,600 per year)
€28,000
(€9,600 per year)
€28,000
(€9,600 per year)
Property Rental Cost (for 5 years of residency)
€80,000
€80,000
€80,000
Exceptional Direct Investment
€600,000 (36 month route)
€750,000 (12 month route)
€600,000 (36 month route)
€750,000 (12 month route)
+€50,000 for spouse
€600,000 (36 month route)
€750,000 (12 month route)
+€50,000 per additional family member
Donation to NGO
€10,000
€10,000
€10,000
Eligibility Test
€15,000
€25,000
€15,000 for main applicant +€10,000 for each dependent over 12 years old
Residence State / Residence Card Fee
€5,000
+€27.50 card fee
€6,000
+€27.50 card fee for each family member
€7,000 with additional €1,000 for each additional family member
+€27.50 card fee for each family member
Medical Insurance
€500+
€1,000+
€1,500+
Administrative Fees
€5,000 Obligations stage administrative fee
€5,000 for main applicant
+€1,000 for each dependant
€5,000 for main applicant
+ €1,000 for each dependant
Option 2
Purchasing a Property €1,400,000+
Instead of renting, Investors may purchase real estate for at least €700,000 and hold it for a period of 5 years. The other requirements, such as Direct Investment and charity donation to an NGO and fees are the same as in the first option.
The property investment must be held for 5 years after obtaining Citizenship of Malta. It cannot be rented out.
Single
Investor
Married
Couple
Family
of 3 or more
Purchase of Real Estate
€700,000
€700,000
€700,000
Exceptional Direct Investment
€600,000 (36 month route)
€750,000 (12 month route)
€600,000 (36 month route)
€750,000 (12 month route)
+€50,000 for spouse
€600,000 (36 month route)
€750,000 (12 month route)
+€50,000 per additional family member
Donation to NGO
€10,000
€10,000
€10,000
Eligibility Test
€15,000
€25,000
€15,000 for main applicant +€10,000 for each dependent over 12 years old
Residence State / Residence Card Fee
€5,000
+€27.50 card fee
€6,000
+€27.50 card fee for each family member
€7,000 with additional €1,000 for each additional family member
+€27.50 card fee for each family member
Medical Insurance
€500+
€1,000+
€1,500+
Administrative Fees
€5,000 Obligations stage administrative fee
€5,000 for main applicant
+€1,000 for each dependant
€5,000 for main applicant
+ €1,000 for each dependant
Eligibility Criteria
In order to qualify to apply for a Malta citizenship, applicants must have:
- Clean Criminal Record
- Valid Passport (with a minimum validity of six months)
- National Identity documents from Country of Birth or Country of Residence
- Birth Certificates
- Additional Documentation including CVs, Education, and Work History
- Valid Proof of Address
- Provide various other numerous documents, such as evidencing the Source of Wealth.
Malta allows applicants to include their close family members as dependents on their Citizenship application, subject to conditions. All family members receive their Citizenship Certificates and Passports together.
Eligible Dependents that you can include in an application are:
- Spouse, life partner
- Parents and grandparents of both spouses (subject to conditions)
- Dependent children up to and including the age of 17
- Adult children between the ages of 18 to 28 not married, largely dependent on the main applicant
Restrictions: All Nationalities are eligible to apply for Citizenship in Malta except Citizens of Afghanistan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Iran, North Korea, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Venezuela, and Yemen.
The Process
Free Consultation
(30-60 minutes)
Vancis Capital’s Due
Diligence (1 day)
Malta Police Clearance
Certificate (1-2 weeks)
Receive a Malta Residence
Permit (3-4 weeks)
Preparation for the Eligibility
Test (2 weeks)
Receive Eligibility Approval (4-5 months)
Application for Citizenship (1-3 years)
Minister Approval in Principle (2-4 weeks)
Fulfillment of Investment (up to 4 months)
Oath of Allegiance (up to 6 months)
Receive your Malta Passport
Take charge of your future with our expert advisors
Get in touch to discuss how we can help you with your citizenship or residency by investment goals. One of our investment migration experts will contact you to discuss your case. With over 16 years of combined experience our team has helped hundreds of families achieve freedom.
