MALTA CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT

The renewed Maltese Citizenship Regulations offer the possibility for an individual to apply for a residency permit which can lead to Maltese citizenship after 36 months or by exception 12 months against a higher investment.

Qualifying investments start from €700,000, with several options. Initial contribution of €600,000 receive a three-year residency, after which time citizenship may be applied for, whereas a €750,000 contribution enables citizenship to become eligible after at least one year of residency.

Investors must also decide whether to purchase a property at a minimum real estate value of €700,000 or rent a property at €18,000 minimum per annum. These must be kept for a minimum period of 5 years from the date of the certificate of naturalisation.

Also, applicants must donate €10,000 to a registered and compliant charitable organisation.

Maltese citizenship gives the possibility for an individual to live, work or study within the EU, as well as providing global mobility and lifelong family security

The investment value depends on the chosen contribution option, and whether the applicant decides to purchase a property at €700,000 or more, or rent a residence for at least five years at €18,000 per annum or higher.

Investors may contribute €600,000 (36 months of residency, with citizenship application thereafter), or by exception a higher investment of €700,000 and a period of 12 months of residence before citizenship application).

Additionally, a €10,000 donation to a registered and compliant NGO is mandatory.

Option 1 — €700,000 real estate purchase

Minimum real estate purchase value is pegged at €700,000.

Option 2 — €90,000 rental for 5 years

Should the investor reside on a rental basis, they must lease a property for at least 5 years at a minimum of €18,000 per annum.

€600,000 or €750,000 Non-refundable Government Fund Contribution + €10,000 NGO donation

The following requirements in addition to one of the options above must be fulfilled.

1.  €600,000 NGF Contribution – Investors must hold residency for three years before applying for citizenship ···OR··· €750,000 NGF Contribution – By exception Investors must hold residency for one year before applying for citizenship.
2. €10,000 mandatory donation to a registered and compliant NGO.