Malta Citizenship
European Passport

Why choose Malta?

  • Southern European island in the heart of the Mediterranean Sea.
  • Rich heritage, a historic crossroads of civilizations.
  • Home to nine UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the city of Valletta.
  • English is an official language, ensuring easy communication.
  • Highly sunny, mild Mediterranean climate, ideal for tourism.
  • Stable, diversified economy with strong finance and tech sectors.
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Requirements

Fit and proper

The fit and proper test involves a thorough background check to ensure that investors are of sound moral standing in their countries of origin and is done through checks in Interpol and the International Criminal Court.

Good Health

Applicants of Malta citizenship must show that they are in good health and must also be covered by an international health insurance policy.

Biometric data

Upon applying for Malta citizenship it is essential that all investors and their dependents provide biometric data to the Maltese government.

Minimum of 5 years of legal residence.

This condition mandates that an applicant must have maintained a continuous and lawful physical presence within a specific jurisdiction for a period of at least five years immediately preceding the date of their application.

Benefitsof Malta Program

Tax efficiency

  • Malta’s tax system is based upon residency, not citizenship, meaning that you may not have to pay tax in Malta even if you obtain citizenship. Malta also has special tax schemes for new citizens which can result in additional tax efficiency. No Inheritance tax, no estate duty, no wealth tax, no municipal taxes, no property ownership tax.

Visa free travel and freedom of movement within EU

  • As a full member of EU, whoever acquires Maltese citizenship is entitled to live and work anywhere in Europe. Maltese passport also allows visa-free travel to 168 countries worldwide.

Stability and security

  • Malta has one of the highest GDP in Europe and one of the lowest unemployment rates and is one of the safest countries in the continent.

Eligible for Malta Program

Be over the age of 18

Have a clean criminal record

Proof of integration

A Step-by-step Guide to Citizenshipin Malta

Purchase a qualifying real estate in Malta and register for residency

Apply for Malta citizenship, paying due diligence fees, submitting all of the correct forms and supporting paperwork, including criminal background check for main applicant and dependents from their country of origin.

Upon completion of all the specified requirements the client will receive a naturalization certificate and be given a Maltese passport.

Approximate Timeframe: The whole process takes no more than 14 months including the completion of the investments and the assessing of the application as long as the applicant has successfully obtained the residence card.
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