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Malta Citizenship by Investment

Program Overview

Minimum Investment

€680,000 Mixed Investment

Minimum Investment

N/A

Time to Citizenship

12-36 Months

Visa Free Access

180+ Countries & Territories

Malta Citizenship by Investment Requirements

The Maltese Exceptional Investor Naturalisation Policy was launched by the Government and started accepting applicants in 2020 after the Maltese Citizenship by Investment program was closed.

To be eligible to apply for this program you must be over 18 years old, in good health and without a criminal record.

In addition, you are required to make a combined investment in a real estate project, contribute to the government and invest in stocks, bonds or debentures.

Main Applicant Requirements

  • 18+ years of age
  • Good health
  • No criminal record
  • Successfully pass due diligence checks
  • Confirmed investment sources

Eligible Dependents

  • Spouse of the main applicant
  • Children (biological or adopted) under 29 years of age
  • Dependent parents of the age of 55 or older

Malta Citizenship by Investment Benefits

Freedom of movement

Visa-free travel

The Maltese passport allows for visa-free and visa-on-arrival travel to more than 180 countries and territories worldwide, including the European Union, the United Kingdom and Canada.

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Health & Education

You can also enjoy the unrestricted right to live, work, study in the European Union and have access to world-class healthcare.

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Tax relief

Malta has one of the lowest taxation rates in Europe with no foreign income tax, inheritance tax and withholding tax on interest earned.

Health & Education

Consular Support

As a citizen of Malta, you are also a citizen of the European Union and entitled to consular protection and support from any European union consulate globally.

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Business Opportunities

You will be able to expand your business opportunities across all European Union countries and a market of over 500 million people.

Dual residency

Dual Citizenship permitted

There is no need to renounce your current citizenship(s), and your home authorities are not notified of your new citizenship.

Legal Basis

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Legal Basis

Citizens of good standing and their families may be granted full Malta Citizenship under an amendment passed in November 2013 to the Maltese Citizenship Act, Chapter 188 of the Laws of Malta. Applicants are required to contribute to the economic development of Malta, to provide proof of one-year residence in Malta and proof of title of residential property in Malta.

Costs of Malta MEIN

To qualify for the Maltese Exceptional Investor Naturalisation Policy you are required to make a mixed investment in several categories. An applicant can choose from two different investment timelines of 12 or 36 months.
1) 12 Months
Exceptional Direct Investment

Main applicant

EUR 740,000

Each Dependent

EUR 50,000

2) 36 Months
Exceptional Direct Investment

Main applicant

EUR 590,000

Each Dependent

EUR 50,000

3) Real Estate
Whether choosing the 12 or 36-month timeline an applicant is required to invest in real estate by purchasing or leasing.

Minimum property investment

EUR 700,000

Property rent per annum

EUR 16,000

Contribution
An additional required category for applicants is a contribution to a registered non-profit organization as approved by the Community Malta Agency.

Contribution

EUR 10,000

Additional Associated Costs
Residency Stage Costs

Part Payment of non-refundable deposit for the Main Applicant

EUR 10,000

Residence Permit for the Main Applicant

EUR 5,000

Residence Permit for each additional dependent

EUR 1,000

Residency Card (Administrative Fee) for the Main Applicant

EUR 28

Residency Card (Administrative Fee) for each additional dependent

EUR 28

Additional Associated Costs
Eligibility stage costs

Due Diligence for the Main Applicant

EUR 10,000

Due Diligence for each additional dependent above the age of 12

EUR 10,000

Due Diligence for the Benefactor (if applicable)

EUR 15,000

Administrative fee for the Main Applicant

EUR 1,000

Administrative fee for each additional dependent

EUR 1,000

Administrative fee for the Benefactor (if applicable)

EUR 1,000

Application Process For Malta MEIN

The expected timeframe for the application process is 12 to 36 months. The first stage of the document collection can differ in length depending on the applicant’s ability to gather the documents. Our team guides this process with samples and best practice advice. The reviewal stage is subject to the respective Government schedule and can be impacted by factors which we, as authorised agents have no control over. Savory and Partners collaborates with the Government throughout the entire process, and we aim to provide the quickest and smoothest experience for the applicant.

Application Process

12-36 months

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  • Step 1
    Savory & Partners will do an initial background check to make sure you are qualified to apply to the program. Once you pass the qualification process, a down payment of the professional fee is required to start working on your application and move to the next step. We will also assist and advise with the collection of the government required documents and complete the government forms.
  • Step 2
    We will present you with Maltese properties that match your requirements. Your application will be submitted once the purchase contract is signed, the application fees are paid and proof of health insurance for you and any dependents is provided.
  • Step 3
    After the government reviews and accepts your application, you are required to travel to Malta to provide your biometric data. A residence card is typically obtained within a few weeks. You are required to hold this residency for 36 months before you can apply for your citizenship.
  • Step 4
    Once you have obtained your residency, a citizenship application is submitted to the government. At this stage, you are also required to pay the government fees. The Maltese Government will perform a background check which takes approximately 6 months before a final approval is issued.
  • Step 5
    You are required to pay the balance of the contribution category within 25 days of the final approval.
  • Step 6
    Within four months of the approval, it is necessary to show a copy of your property purchase agreement, and proof that proper medical coverage is in place. Additionally, the property purchase funds are transferred, and taxes are paid.
  • Step 7
    You and your family included in the application must visit Malta to take the Oath of Allegiance and obtain your certificate of naturalization. After the balance of our professional fee is settled, a biometric passport will be issued to you.
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Visa-free Countries for Malta Citizenship

Holding a Maltese passport provides you with the benefit of visa-free and visa-on-arrival travel to more than 180 countries and territories worldwide, including the European Union and the United Kingdom. As the 6th most powerful passport according to the Passport Index for 2021, Malta is also a member of the Schengen area. As a member of the Schengen area, you can move freely between the other 26 countries of the Schengen area, saving you time and money with lengthy visa applications.

Visa-free and visa-on-arrival countries

187 Countries & Territories

Visa-free access (147 countries & territories)

  • Albania
  • Andorra
  • Angola
  • Anguilla
  • Antigua and Barbuda
  • Argentina
  • Armenia
  • Aruba
  • Austria
  • Bahamas
  • Barbados
  • Belarus
  • Belgium
  • Belize
  • Bermuda
  • Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Botswana
  • Brazil
  • British Virgin Islands
  • Brunei
  • Bulgaria
  • Cape Verde
  • Cayman Islands
  • Chile
  • Colombia
  • Cook Islands
  • Costa Rica
  • Croatia
  • Curacao
  • Cyprus
  • Czech Republic
  • Denmark
  • Dominica
  • Dominican Republic
  • Ecuador
  • El Salvador
  • Estonia
  • Eswatini
  • Falkland Islands
  • Faroe Islands
  • Fiji
  • Finland
  • France
  • French Guiana
  • French Polynesia
  • French West Indies
  • Gambia
  • Georgia
  • Germany
  • Gibraltar
  • Greece
  • Greenland
  • Grenada
  • Guatemala
  • Haiti
  • Honduras
  • Hong Kong
  • Hungary
  • Iceland
  • Ireland
  • Israel
  • Italy
  • Jamaica
  • Japan
  • Kazakhstan
  • Kosovo
  • Kyrgyzstan
  • Latvia
  • Liechtenstein
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg
  • Macao
  • Malawi
  • Malaysia
  • Marshall Islands
  • Mauritius
  • Mayotte
  • Mexico
  • Micronesia
  • Moldova
  • Monaco
  • Mongolia
  • Montenegro
  • Montserrat
  • Morocco
  • Netherlands
  • New Caledonia
  • Nicaragua
  • North Macedonia
  • Norway
  • Palau
  • Palestinian Territories
  • Panama
  • Paraguay
  • Peru
  • Philippines
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Reunion
  • Romania
  • Rwanda
  • Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Saint Lucia
  • Samoa
  • San Marino
  • Sao Tome and Principe
  • Senegal
  • Serbia
  • Singapore
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • Solomon Islands
  • South Africa
  • South Korea
  • Spain
  • St. Helena
  • St. Maarten
  • St. Pierre and Miquelon
  • St. Vincent and the Grenadines
  • Suriname
  • Sweden
  • Switzerland
  • Taiwan
  • Tajikistan
  • Tanzania
  • Thailand
  • Timor-Leste
  • Tonga
  • Trinidad and Tobago
  • Tunisia
  • Turkey
  • Turks and Caicos Islands
  • Tuvalu
  • Uganda
  • Ukraine
  • United Arab Emirates
  • United Kingdom
  • Uruguay
  • Uzbekistan
  • Vanuatu
  • Vatican City
  • Venezuela
  • Wallis and Futuna
  • Zambia
  • Zimbabwe

Visa on arrival (29 countries & territories)

  • Bahrain
  • Bangladesh
  • Bolivia
  • Burkina Faso
  • Burundi
  • Cambodia
  • Comoros
  • Djibouti
  • Egypt
  • Ethiopia
  • Guinea-Bissau
  • Indonesia
  • Iraq
  • Jordan
  • Kuwait
  • Laos
  • Lebanon
  • Madagascar
  • Maldives
  • Mauritania
  • Mozambique
  • Nepal
  • Niue
  • Oman
  • Qatar
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Seychelles
  • Sierra Leone
  • Sri Lanka

(eTA) access (12 countries & territories)

  • American Samoa
  • Australia
  • Canada
  • Guam
  • Kenya
  • New Zealand
  • Norfolk Island
  • Northern Mariana Islands
  • Puerto Rico
  • Sri Lanka
  • United States of America
  • US Virgin Islands

e-Visa access (21 countries & territories)

  • Azerbaijan
  • Benin
  • Bhutan
  • Cameroon
  • Congo (Dem. Rep.)
  • Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
  • Equatorial Guinea
  • Gabon
  • Guinea
  • India
  • Iran
  • Libya
  • Myanmar
  • Nigeria
  • Pakistan
  • Papua New Guinea
  • Russia
  • South Sudan
  • Togo
  • Uganda
  • Vietnam

Client Success Stories

Success Stories - A safe and bright future

The problem

Our Indian client, a business owner and single parent was looking for long-term residency in a country that would ensure quality education and safety for his daughter. With a successful business set-up in his home country, he could not consider relocating as it would limit his growth opportunities. At the same time, he wanted to secure a bright future for his daughter ensuring world-class education but was also wary about her well-being and safety. Above all, recently divorced, it was challenging for the client to procure documents for his daughter.

The solution

When the client approached Savory & Partners, we considered the many sentiments involved including that of a father, a dedicated businessman and a single parent. We understood his requirement and prepared a strategy that would not only serve his personal life positively but would see his business grow by leaps.

We recommended Portugal, not just for the simplicity of obtaining a residence permit but its exceptional education system and healthcare. Portugal is known for its outstanding higher education institutions.

Portugal has a lot of different immigration options available. The passive income - the D7 visa, the newly christened Digital Nomad Visa and the option that is tailor-made for businessowners - the Portuguese D2 visa.

Our client could fulfill his residency requirements while also maintaining an active management role in his company without worrying about spending too much time outside of Portugal.

With residential flexibility of the Golden Visa, his daughter could relocate to Portugal immediately and he could fulfil his residency requirements while also maintaining an active management role in his company back home without worrying about spending too much time outside of Portugal. As of 2021, Portugal is globally ranked in the top ten in terms of ease of registering a company. Meaning our client would not only go ahead and bring his existing business to Portugal but could venture into new business opportunities across Europe.

Approaching Savory & Partners to undertake his residency application ensured that the client would have all the necessary documents for himself and his daughter ready on time. Our agents oversaw that all requirements for a successful due diligence were also fulfilled.

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Content

  • Malta Country profile
  • Benefits of the program
  • Investment requirements
  • Investment process

Length

4 pages

Language

English & Arabic

size

1 mb

ABOUT MALTA

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CAPITAL

Valletta

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TOTAL AREA

316 km²

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POPULATION

436,947

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LANGUAGE(S)

Maltese, English

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CURRENCY

Euro (EUR)

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EXCHANGE RATE

1 USD = 0.92 EUR

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GDP – PER CAPITA (2022)

USD 34,127

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GDP – TOTAL (2022)

USD 18.13 billion

About Malta

The small historic island of Malta lies in the heart of the Mediterranean. The country has a very rich history with a great number of historic sites related to its succession of leaders including from the Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Romans, Byzantines, Moors, Normans, French and British. After 160 years of British rules, The Country obtained its independence in 1964.

The 2 official languages of Malta are English and Maltese.

It is a constitutional republic and parliamentary democracy, and the Prime Minister is the head of the Government.

The country is a member of the major international organizations including the United Nations and the Council of Europe, the International Monetary Fund and is a member of the European Union as well as the Eurozone and the Schengen Area.

The currency is the Euro.

The island’s international airport is modern and efficient; connecting the island to most European cities via major airlines.

The country has a warm Mediterranean climate with hot dry summers, short mild winters and a warm sunny spring, and autumn with adequate rainfall. The temperature is very stable.

The capital of Malta is Valletta, which is the smallest national capital in the European Union.

Where is Malta?

Malta is an island in Southern Europe. It is the largest and most populous of the three major islands that constitute the Maltese Archipelago. The island is situated in the Mediterranean Sea, directly south of Italy and north of Libya.

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