Malta Golden Visa & Citizenship by Investment
Malta offers both a citizenship by investment programme and residency by investment or golden visa programme.
Citizenship by Investment Malta
Malta’s Citizenship by Investment route, now known as the Maltese Citizenship by Naturalisation for Exceptional Services by Direct Investment, is aimed at ultra-high net worth individuals. Individual investors must make a minimum contribution of €600,000 to the national development fund set up by the government and prove 36 months of residency. Alternatively, there is an expedited route which requires a contribution of €750,000 and evidence of 12 months residency. Investors must also contribute €50,000 per each additional dependent included in their application. In addition to the contribution, investors must also invest a further €700,000 into residential real estate or enter into a rental agreement at a minimum value of €16,000 p.a. which must be maintained for five years. A compulsory donation of €10,000 to a registered philanthropic, cultural, sport, scientific, animal welfare, or artistic non-governmental approved organisation or society is also required.
The benefits after one to three of years residency are citizenship and a Maltese passport. This in turn grants European citizenship with the ability to live, work and study anywhere in the EU.
Malta Citizenship by Investment Benefits
The Malta Citizenship by Investment Programme offers considerable benefits for those who spend a period of residency in Malta to acquire naturalisation. The Maltese passport is one of the strongest in the world for visa-free travel and Maltese Citizenship means not only residency in Malta but citizenship within Europe allowing the holder of Maltese citizenship and their family to live and work anywhere within the European Union.
Benefits
- Strong passport offering visa free travel to 198 countries and territories worldwide
- Citizenship of the EU. Ability to live, work and study anywhere within the European Union
- Strict Due Diligence vetting which ensures only the highest quality of successful applicants
From €690,000 + costs
Investment & Donation
Full family
European citizenship
Passport. Visa Free Countries 198
Malta Golden Visa: Permanent Residency Programme (MPRP)
The Maltese Permanent Residency Programme (MPRP) grants permanent residency rights to international investors who make a government contribution of €98,000, plus a mandatory charitable donation of €2,000 to a Maltese registered NGO, plus application fees. Asides from the initial contributions, applicants will also need to enter a property rental agreement for a minimum of €10,000 p.a. for five years. The programme offers a stable, low-risk investment route to gaining a residency visa in an EU Schengen country. There is also no minimum stay requirement for residency.
Malta Golden Visa Benefits
The Malta Golden Visa programme namely the Malta Residency by Investment (MPRP) offers a low-cost permanent residency option for families seeking residency within a European country. It is particularly attractive to investors looking to include several generations under one application. It allows for the main applicant’s spouse along with dependent unmarried children of any age and also for the parents or grandparents on either side of the family.
Benefits
- Low-cost permanent residency within Europe
- Full family including children and grandparents
- Visa-free travel throughout Europe
From €98,000 + costs
European Residency
EU Schengen Zone Visa-Free Travel
Includes dependent children and grandparents
Eventual citizenship following period of permanent residency
Malta Residency and Citizenship FAQ’s
There are two donation possibilities for citizenship in Malta whereby funds are paid to the national development fund set up by the Maltese government. The first at €600,000 requires 3 years of residency to gain citizenship. The expedited route requires a payment of €750,000 and a lower period of 12 months residency. In addition to the donation amount there are further costs to consider. This includes €50,000 per additional applicant, a charitable contribution of €10,000 and either a €700,000 investment into real estate or rental agreement for five years providing a residential home. In addition, there are lawyers and application fees. Please contact us for a full quote applicable to your personal circumstances.
Each application must be processed through a government approved agent. Please contact our team for details.
Malta has no restrictions on dual citizenship.
With any application the first step is to obtain residency in Malta which will typically take 4-6 months. Beyond that a period of residency of either 12 months or 36 months for the lower investment amount is required before obtaining citizenship.
The Malta citizenship by investment programme is open to non-EU citizens provided they are not citizens of any sanctioned states. Strict due diligence tests apply to all applicants looking to gain citizenship through investment in Malta.
Aside from the initial contribution of €98,000, charitable donation of €2,000 and five-year rental agreement, applicants will need to pass the Maltese Due Diligence tests, have a clear criminal record, sufficient funds to support themselves in Malta and hold a valid health insurance policy.
For applicants fortunate enough to gain Maltese citizenship after a period of residency the Maltese passport is a valuable travel document and one of the most powerful passports in the world for visa-free travel. It offers visa-free access to 198 countries and territories worldwide. That covers over 80% of the world’s wealth measured by GDP and over 90% of worldwide travel popularity based on international visitors. Read more on the Malta Passport.
Other than making the required investment applicants will need to pass the Maltese government Due Diligence and Anti Money Laundering requirements. The DD and AML tests are extensive and fees are payable on application. However before committing Universal Investment Visa can provide an initial and free assessment on your likelihood of success for the Malta Citizenship by Investment program through our own due diligence pre-screening. In addition to our own tests this uses the two most prominent commercially available products available to scan for potential issues and adverse media. Please contact our advisors if you would like your free assessment before proceeding.
Compare Golden Visa, Residency and citizenship Programmes
There are several citizenship investment and golden visa programmes available in Europe and beyond. Visit the pages below for further options.
