CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENTMalta

A hidden gem

Malta consists of a small group of islands in the central Mediterranean Sea, south of the Italian island of Sicily and well-positioned as a cultural but also political stepping-stone between Europe and North Africa. Malta’s natural beauty alone is enough reason to want to live there along with a Mediterranean climate of mild winters and warm summers. A great lifestyle, popular tourist destination and strong business hub Malta has something for everyone.

LOCATION & TIME ZONE
Southern Europe, a group of islands
in the Central Mediterranean Sea, GMT+1
CAPITAL
Valletta
VISA FREE COUNTRIES
186
TOTAL AREA
316 sq. km
POPULATION
493,599
GDP & GDP/CAPITA
$14,859bn, $29,491
LANGUAGE
Maltese
English widely spoken
RELIGION
Roman Catholic
GOVERNMENT TYPE
Republic, Democracy
CURRENCY
€ Euro
V.A.T
18% (for a permanent home may apply
for a reduced rate of 5%)
INTERNATIONAL MEMBERSHIP
Council of Europe, European Union, Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, the United Nations, Commonwealth, and World Trade Organization.

Fact Sheet

WHY CHOOSE MALTA

A European lifestyle in a Mediterranean setting. A member state of the EU and the Schengen Area makes the Maltese passport very strong. Malta is both politically stable and economically solid. The programme offers great advantages for the family with free healthcare, high quality education and a passport that is inherited. And as a place to relocate your business the Maltese legal and tax systems are amongst the most favourable in Europe. No wonder it has become one of Europes’ most sought after passports.

MINIMUM INVESTMENT & PROCESSING TIME

  • 36 months residency plus an exceptional direct investment of €690,000

  • 12 months residency plus an exceptional direct investment of €840,000

BENEFITS

The benefits of the Malta programme include:

  • Processing time is within 12 months.
  • Visa-free or visa-on-arrival travel to 186 destinations including Canada and the EU.
  • The right to live, work, and study in any of the EU countries and Switzerland.
  • The world’s strictest due diligence standards and vetting of applicants, thus ensuring only highly respectable applicants.
  • Citizenship of a well-respected EU country.
  • An attractive place to live or own a second home, strategically located with excellent air links.
  • Access to top educational facilities.
  • Free health care.
  • High standard of living.

Investment Criteria

AVAILABLE OPTIONS

Malta’s Granting of Citizenship for Exceptional Services by Direct Investment Regulations (S.L. 188.05), under the Maltese Citizenship Act Cap. 188, LN437 of 2020, allow for the granting of citizenship by a certificate of naturalization to foreign individuals and their families who contribute to the country’s economic development.

  • Provide a proof of residence in Malta for a period of 36 months, provided that this period may by exception be reduced to a minimum of 12 months, subject to an exceptional direct investment (of €600,000 and €750,000 respectively), to be effected prior the issue of the certificate of naturalisation;
  • Purchase an immovable residential property in Malta having a minimum value of €700,000 or take on a lease a residential immovable property in Malta for a minimum annual rent of €16,000, which property shall be adequate and suitable for the applicant and his dependants, for a minimum period of five (5) years from the date of issue of the certificate of citizenship;
  • Donate, prior to the issue of the certificate of naturalisation, a minimum of €10,000 to a registered philanthropic, cultural, sport, scientific, animal welfare or artistic non-governmental organisation or society, or as otherwise approved by the Agency.

Buying Real Estate in Malta

A strong tourist market and relocation destination make for a healthy and sustainable property market. With opportunities for investment in both city and coastal areas.

We select properties that we consider offer something a little different and will always be in demand when the time comes to sell. The figures quoted for rental yields and capital appreciation are independently validated via annual real estate reports. As are the market prices. We only recommend companies with a proven track record not only in construction and on-time delivery but as importantly in looking after our clients.

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