Blog · 2024-04-10

Malta citizenship by inves - April 10, 2024

Malta is an EU country in the heart of the Mediterranean, renowned for its beautiful landscapes, rich culture and high level of security.

Malta's citizenship-by-investment programme allows investors to become full citizens of the country by contributing financially to its economy.

The benefits of Maltese citizenship

• Visa-free access to 187 countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, the Schengen Area, Japan and Hong Kong
• The right to relocate to any EU country
• Access to high-quality healthcare across the EU
• Access to high-quality education across the EU
• The ability to launch an international business anywhere in the EU
• The right to hold dual citizenship
• The option to obtain citizenship together with your family
• A reliable second home base

What are the investment options?

To qualify for Maltese citizenship by investment, an applicant must meet three requirements:

1. A contribution to the National Development Fund (600,000 or 750,000 euros)
2. A charitable donation to a non-governmental organisation (150,000 euros)
3. The purchase or lease of real estate (purchase from 350,000 euros; lease from 16,000 euros per year)

The size of the contribution to the National Development Fund determines how soon the investor can apply for citizenship. With a contribution of 600,000 euros, the applicant must reside in the country as a resident for three years before applying; with a contribution of 750,000 euros, the residency requirement drops to one year.

Who is eligible for citizenship?

• The main investor, who has no criminal record, is over 18, is not subject to sanctions, and has a legal, verifiable source of income
• The investor's spouse
• Minor children
• Children up to the age of 29 who are financially dependent on the investor

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