| Citizenship |
An applicant may apply for citizenship after 5 years of physical residence in Malta |
Citizenship Eligibility Application required |
| Immigration Rights |
Live in Malta and travel freely through Schengen countries |
Visa-free travel to 184 destination
Schengen Residency
Right to reside in Malta
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| Processing Times |
6-8 months |
Residency card issued within 1 month.
Naturalisation within 36 months or 12 months against a higher investment
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| Investment Requirements |
Property purchase EUR 300,000-350,000,
AND Contribution EUR 28,000, plus EUR 7,500 per parent/grandparent
AND EUR 2,000 donation to approved charity
AND EUR 40,000 government admin fees
OR
Property rental EUR 10,000-12,000 p.a
AND Contribution EUR 58,000 plus EUR 7,500 per parent/grandparent
AND EUR 2,000 donation to approved charity
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3 Year Residency: Contribution EUR 600,000 plus EUR 50,000 per dependent
1 Year Residency: Contribution EUR: 750,000 plus EUR 50,000 per dependent
AND
Purchase of a property @ EUR 700,000 OR rental @ 16,000 p.a for 5 years
AND
Donation to approved charity EUR 10,000 |
| Return On Investment |
Capital growth of property
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Capital growth of property |
| Other Requirements |
Self-sufficient Min EUR 150,000 in financial assets plus EUR 350,000 in capital |
Genuine connection with Malta |
| Exit From Investment |
Sale of property on the open market, if to another investor they would also qualify for residency
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Sale of property on the open market after 5 years |
| Family |
Children and parents can be included in the application – no age limit |
Children up to the age of 28 and parents/grandparents over the age of 55 can be included in the application |
| Residency Requirement |
No residency requirement |
Need to demonstrate ties to Malta through a combination of commercial activity, social integration & personal links |
| Application Process |
Once off. Renewal of residency card every 5 years |
Residency card application
Citizenship eligibility application
Citizenship application |
