Minimum Investment
Exceptional contributions to the nationTime to Citizenship
12 or 36 monthsVisa Free Travel to
190 countries
Advantages
Travel across EU countries and to the USA
Your spouse and dependent children can join your application simultaneously
Become a Maltese citizen and enjoy every rights other European citizens have
Maltese citizens can travel, live, work, or study anywhere within the European Union
Who is Eligible to Apply?
You can be eligible for Malta Citizenship by Merit route if you show exceptional services or contributions to the nation:
- Create jobs
- Contribute significantly to the economy
- Advance science or technology
- Excel in sports or the arts
- Support culture
- Engage in meaningful philanthropic activities
- Scientists
- Researchers
- Athletes
- Artists
- Entrepreneurs
- Technologists
- Philanthropists
Malta Citizenship By Investment Application
- Prepare the required documents, including legalized IDs, proof of source of wealth, official forms, and property or lease registration.
- Submit your Maltese residence application to obtain the residency permit.
- Travel to Malta to provide your biometrics.
- Collect your residence card once the process is completed.
- Prepare a detailed proposal letter outlining your background, contribution plan, and long-term ties to Malta.
- Submit the proposal as part of your application process.
- The Agency conducts initial due diligence, including background, source-of-wealth, and compliance checks.
- An independent Evaluation Board reviews your proposal.
- The Board then recommends approval to the Minister.
- The Minister issues a Letter of Approval in Principle after the evaluation.
- Submit your citizenship application with proof of at least eight months of legal residence in Malta, investment, property, and established ties.
- Undergo a second due diligence check.
- Receive your final Letter of Approval.
- Take the Oath of Allegiance.
- Obtain your Maltese passport.
Malta Citizenship By Investment Application
- Prepare the required documents, including legalized IDs, proof of source of wealth, official forms, and property or lease registration.
- Submit your Maltese residence application to obtain the residency permit.
- Travel to Malta to provide your biometrics.
- Collect your residence card once the process is completed.
- Prepare a detailed proposal letter outlining your background, contribution plan, and long-term ties to Malta.
- Submit the proposal as part of your application process.
- The Agency conducts initial due diligence, including background, source-of-wealth, and compliance checks.
- An independent Evaluation Board reviews your proposal.
- The Board then recommends approval to the Minister.
- The Minister issues a Letter of Approval in Principle after the evaluation.
- Submit your citizenship application with proof of at least eight months of legal residence in Malta, investment, property, and established ties.
- Undergo a second due diligence check.
- Receive your final Letter of Approval.
- Take the Oath of Allegiance.
- Obtain your Maltese passport.
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Why Malta
Maltese citizens get visa-free access to 186 countries.Malta
CBI Program
Global Citizenship Program Index 2018-19
Malta
Safest Country
Global Wealth Migration Review, 2019
Malta
Country in Europe To Attract FDI
The World Bank, 2019
Population
502,653GDP
$12.54 billionTotal Area
316 sq. kmCapital
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