Malta
Citizenship by Investment

€600,000
12-36 months
186

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.

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)
Book a free consultation with one of our client advisors to discuss your fit to invest in a Malta passport.
Vancis Capital’s Due
Diligence (1 day)
Prior to signing any paperwork, our due diligence team will evaluate your ability to qualify for the program. All we require is your passport and one working day. If there are no issues, we will send you a client engagement letter.
Malta Police Clearance
Certificate (1-2 weeks)
Maltese Police checks all applicants’ history against Interpol and Europol databases. The police issues a clearance certificate if everything is clear.
Receive a Malta Residence
Permit (3-4 weeks)
Depending on your chosen investment option, our team will draw up a rental or sales contract and fill out all other relevant paperwork for the residence permit, medical insurance, and a level 1 due diligence report. After submission of the documents, the authorities will issue a residence permit to you and any family member above 18 years old.
Preparation for the Eligibility
Test (2 weeks)
Within the first 12 months of receiving your residence permit, you and all other applicants will have to undergo an eligibility test. Our team will apply on your behalf
Receive Eligibility Approval (4-5 months)
The minister grants approvals for an applicant’s eligibility to apply for citizenship. The approval is conditional to fulfilling the remaining financial obligations.
Application for Citizenship (1-3 years)
Once the necessary period of residency (1 or 3 years) depending on the investment option is complete, you can formally apply for citizenship. Our team will work with you to submit all final documentation. At this stage Maltese authorities will conduct comprehensive due diligence checks and a review of all documentation
Minister Approval in Principle (2-4 weeks)
If all documents are in order, the minister will grant an approval for citizenship. From this point onward, you will have four months to complete the investment obligations.
Fulfillment of Investment (up to 4 months)
You will have four months to fulfill your investment obligation and donation. Our team will ensure that you collect all necessary proof of fulfillment to be submitted to the Malta authority.
Oath of Allegiance (up to 6 months)
Upon receiving the final approval, you and your family members will receive an official invitation to take the oath of allegiance in Malta. This oath must be done in person in the country within 6 months of receiving the letter.
Receive your Malta Passport
After the oath of allegiance, you and your family receive a certificate of naturalization and can pick up your Malta Passport at the relevant department in the country.

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.