Legality
High net-worth individuals and their families can apply for Malta Citizenship through contribution to the country’s economic development under the Maltese Citizenship Act Cap. 188, LN437 of 2020
Malta is considered an attractive Mediterranean destination with a booming economy, and favorable business environment. Malta has proved itself as one of the most economically successful European countries over the last few decades, providing investors its safe and stable political climate, and a higher return on investment due to a thriving real estate market and tourism sector.
Investment Options
Malta citizenship can be obtained by fulfilling all three mandatory conditions as below:
CONTRIBUTION
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Contribution of EUR 600,000 (residence permit must be kept for 3 years) and or EUR 750,000 (residence permit with reduced duration 1 year).
REAL ESTATE
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Purchase of a residential property with a minimum of EUR 700,000 or leasing of a residential property with a rental value of at least EUR 16,000 per year (to hold for 60 months “or 18 months by exception”).
DONATION
3
Donation of EUR 10,000 to an approved by the Community Malta Agency (registered sport, cultural, scientific, philanthropic, animal welfare, or artistic non-governmental organization or society).
Eligibility
The Program is based on a strict due diligence process and vetting of applicants, ensuring only highly reputable individuals obtain Malta’s Citizenship by Investment.
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Be of outstanding character.
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18 years or above of age
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Hold no criminal record.
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Have excellent health.
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Have a high personal net worth.
Eligible Dependent
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Spouses (including same-sex partners) are allowed.
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Dependent children below 29 years (unmarried and fully dependent on the principal applicant).
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Parents and grandparents above 55 years of age, fully dependent on the principal applicant
Timeline
INITIAL CONSULTATION
ONBOARDING
Our Investment Migration Advisors will have detailed discussions with you to understand your need, the budget and goals, they will discuss pros and cons of the proposed RBI “Citizenship by Investment” programs.
Our Investment Migration Advisors will propose a program that suits your investments and is aligned with your goals (i.e., Global Mobility, Kids Education, Access to Healthcare Tax Planning, Asset Protection, Plan B etc.) and share detailed action plan that is carefully designed as per your individual situation. This includes complete costing (i.e., investment required, consultation fees, government fees, due diligence cost “if applicable”, tax representation, application/processing fees residence renewal of your residence cards etc.),
INITIAL DUE DILIGENCE
We collect basic documents and perform initial Due Diligence check to eliminate the risk of failure. In case if we find any risk involved that causes application rejection, we offer a suitable alternative or decline to proceed further with your consent.
COLLECTION OF DOCUMENTS
You sign the retainer, and our Investment Migration Advisors will assist you on selecting the property or other approved investment option, obtaining the document(s) required as per concerned authority, dedicated staff will be assigned throughout the application process that will assist you on services (i.e., sourcing and viewing of the property, obtaining tax number, opening bank account, purchasing of the property, legalizing/notarizing the documents and filling up the application form etc.)
APPLICATION SUBMISSION
Complete application with legalized documents is submitted with the concern authority.
GOVERNMENT DECISSION
Upon clarence of the Due Diligence, the Government approves the application, and you are advised to proceed with required biometrics depending on the country offering you the Citizenship by Investment (unlike the Caribbean, Turkish Citizenship by Investment and European Residency / Golden Visa programs require you to make investments prior to submission of the application).
ISSUANCE OF PASSPORT
Upon funds transfer, the naturalization certificates and the passport(s) are issued.
Our services are not limited until you receive the required Citizenship and Passport, our after sales team remain in touch with you until your initial investment is returned depending on the investment route (i.e., Government approved real estate option, investment in Government approved bond etc.). We help you renew your residence permit & second passport(s), assist you further in case of a lost passport or passport replacements in case if all pages have been used, and much more.
About Country
Situated in the center of the Mediterranean Sea, Malta has become an attraction for investors, tech innovators, and entrepreneurs from around the world, individuals that contribute in boosting and developing its economy. The country is a member of the European Union since 2004, and part of the Schengen Area. Malta’s educational institutions are excellent and follow the British curriculum and rank in the top five countries globally for healthcare services according to the World Health Organization.
Visa Free List
The list of countries can vary due to government policies, and access to these countries may be restricted or subject to changes.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WILL I BE REQUIRED TO TRAVEL TO MALTA DURING THE PROCESS?
Yes, the applicant must visit Malta and must live in the country on residence permit, in addition all the applicants have to submit the biometrics and taking the Oath of Allegiance.
WHAT IS THE MINIMUM CONTRIBUTION/INVESTMENT REQUIRED FOR THE CITIZENSHIP?
Malta citizenship can be obtained by fulfilling three mandatory conditions such as contribute to the NDF (National Development and Social Fund), donate to a non-governmental organization, and buying or renting of a a residential property, investment including all three options starts with EUR 960,000 plus other related fees.
WHAT ARE THE CONTRIBUTION/INVESTMENT OPTIONS?
Malta citizenship can be obtained by fulfilling three mandatory conditions as below: -Contribution of EUR 600,000 (residence permit must be kept for 3 years) and or EUR 750,000 (residence permit with reduced duration 1 year). -Purchase of a residential property with minimum EUR 700,000 or leasing of a residential property with a rental value of at least EUR 16,000 per year (to hold for 60 months “or 18 months by exception”). -Donation of EUR 10,000 to an approved by the Community Malta Agency (registered sport, cultural, scientific, philanthropic, animal welfare, or artistic non-governmental organization or society).
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKES TO OBTAIN CITIZENSHIP IN MALTA?
Your contribution defines the timeline of obtaining your citizenship and passport. If you contribute EUR 600,000 you can apply for citizenship after fulfilling of residence requirement of 3 years, and for individuals contributing EUR 750,000 they will be qualifying to apply for citizenship and passport with reduced duration of 1 year. That means that initially the residency permits will be issued between 4 to 6 months, and citizenship after 16 to 36 months depending on contribution. However, depending on each applicants own criteria the processing time may vary.
WHAT IS THE VALIDITY OF MALTA PASSPORT?
Malta’s passport is a gold passport that will be valid for a period of 10 years and will be considered for renewal. Passport holders are entitled to visit visa-free to over 185 countries and jurisdiction that includes the US, UK, Canada, Japan Europe and more. Not only this but the citizens and passport holders have the right to reside in any European, Schengen, even Switzerland, Iceland or Liechtenstein.
WHAT ARE THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA?
Principle applicant must be over 18 years of age or more must, be of outstanding character because Malta has world’s strictest due diligence standards, the applicant must be Ultra high net-worth individual, principal applicant can also include spouse (same sex partner is qualified), unmarried children financially dependent on to the principal applicant can be included if they are below 29 years of age and the parents and grandparents above 55 years of age fully dependent on principal applicant.
ARE THERE ANY NATIONALITIES RESTRICTED FROM APPLYING THE CITIZENSHIP?
Yes, citizens of Afghanistan, Belarus, DR Congo, North Korea and Russia cannot apply for Malta Citizenship by Investment program. For further information please contact one of our experts.
CAN I CHANGE MY NAME ON THE NEW PASSPORT?
Yes, you can. Successful Citizenship by Investment applicants can change their name.
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