General program requirements

Citizenship by Naturalisation for Exceptional Services by Direct Investment in Malta has two separate timeframes depending on the size of the investment. All applicants must both make donations and maintain a home in Malta, whether pruchased or leased.

Contribution to the National Development and Social Fund (NDSF)

€600,000 contribution, which will grant you citizenship after 36 months; OR
€750,000 contribution which will grant you citizenship after 12 months.

€50,000 additional contribution per dependent.

Property Investment or Long lease

€700,000 purchase an immovable residential property in Malta; OR
€16,000 per annum lease a residential immovable property in Malta.

Neither option may be sublet out and must be held for a minimum of five years from the date of issue of the certificate of citizenship.

Donation

€10,000 donation to a registered philanthropic, cultural, sport, scientific, animal welfare or artistic non-governmental organisation or society, or as otherwise approved by the Agency.

Due diligence fees

€15,000 for a single applicant.
€25,000 for a primary applicant and souse.
€10,000 for additional dependents aged above 12.

Government fees for issuance of residence card

€10,000 for a single applicant.
€15,000 for a primary applicant and souse.
€5,000 for additional dependents.

Program benefits

• Increased visa-free travel;
• Settlement rights in all EU countries;
• Freedom of movement within Schengen;
• Minimal physical presence requirements;
• Permits dual/multiple citizenship;
• Ability to include three or more generations of family members in the application;
• Lower taxes;
• Lower cost of living;
• Safety and security;
• Warm climate;
• Enhanced education opportunities
• Enhanced business access to large economies;
• English as official language

Requirements to qualify for citizenship

The process begins by working with an approved agency and identifying which investment route you would like to take. After making an initial deposit the applicants will need to fly to Malta for the residence card application. This initiate the 36 month of by exception the 12-month residency requirement. The physical presence of the applicant is required for biometrics to be captured in Malta.

The Government of Malta vets each application through a thorough due diligence check, during which time submitted information is examined and verified. This is a 4 tier due diligence process. During this time applicants must purchase or lease their qualifying property.

After either 12 or 36 months the applicant can apply for citizenship and need to be in Malta to pledge allegiance to complete the citizenship program.

Applications for this program may be directed to:

The Community Malta Agency (CMA) 

Legislation upon which this program is based:

Individual Investor Programme of the Republic of Malta Regulations 2014 (LN. 47 of 2014) and Maltese Citizenship Act (CAP.188)

No statistics available until 2022.