A main contribution of €600,000 (36 months of residence) or €750,000 (12 months), plus real estate from €700,000 (purchase) or €16,000/year (lease), and a €10,000 donation. The total usually exceeded €1 million.

How long did the process take?

About 1.5 years on the fast track (12 months of residence plus several months for review and the oath). About 3 years on the standard route.

Did I have to live in Malta?

Yes, you had to maintain residence status for 12 or 36 months and visit periodically. No language exam was required — English is an official language of Malta.

Could I include my family?

Yes: a spouse or partner, children up to 29, and dependent parents or grandparents over 55.

Do I need to renounce my first citizenship?

No, Malta allows dual citizenship.

What to do when you visit

What to see in Valletta

Sight

St. John's Co-Cathedral

A lavish Baroque interior holding Caravaggio's masterpiece 'The Beheading of Saint John the Baptist'.

Sight

Grand Master's Palace

The former seat of the Knights of Malta's grand masters, now home to the country's president.

Park

Upper Barrakka Gardens

A hilltop terrace over the Grand Harbour, famous for its midday saluting battery cannon fire.

Museum

Fort St. Elmo & National War Museum

The stronghold of the 1565 Great Siege, now telling the island's military history.

Museum

National Museum of Archaeology

Home to the famed 'Sleeping Lady' figurine and artefacts from Malta's megalithic temples.

District

Republic Street (Triq ir-Repubblika)

The city's main pedestrian spine, lined with shops and cafes down to a harbour view.

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