This immigration program allows the applicant and their family to obtain Malta citizenship through investment. This program started in 2014. This program is the only program in Malta that leads to direct citizenship. This Malta citizenship investment program is recognized as one of the best in Europe. Holders of Maltese passport can travel visa-free to 184 countries in the world including the USA and Canada – and it is recognized as the 8th strongest passport in the world. This program is temporarily closed, and we expect it to re-open under the following new requirements in 2021. Keep updated on when this program opens by sending us your request.

Dependents which can be included in the application:

• Adopted children of 18 years or younger
• Biological children up to the age of 26 who are not married and being supported by the applicant and/or spouse
• Physically or mentally challenged children of the applicant and/or spouse or are holder than 18 years old and fully dependent and supported by the main applicant
• Parents + Grandparents (55 or older) can also be included if they are economically dependent on the main applicant
• Each member of the family included in the application has to have global health insurance coverage of at least EUR 50,000

Application process

• Visit Malta & Apply for residency
• Obtain the lease agreement or purchase for the property in Malta within 3-4 weeks after receiving temporary residency 
• To obtain permanent residency, provide the following supporting documents: medical insurance, police clearance certificate, proof of funds- investment & settlement funds 

Investment requirements

The following requirements have to all be completed and are not optional.

• A donation of EUR 750,000 to the development and social fund leads citizenship in 1 year, or a donation of EUR 600,000 to the development and social fund leads to citizenship in 3 years
• EUR 10,000 Donation to a non-profit organization in Malta
• Property investment (new changes: EUR 18,000 annual rent or EUR 700,000 purchase possibly either commercial and/or residential properties)
• For each dependent + EUR 50,000 to government fund

Residency requirements

One of the requirements of this Malta individual investor program is to be a resident in Malta for the first 12 months prior to the acquisition of citizenship.

Processing time

12 months (not continuous, within 2 years from submission from the application)

• Receive residency card which will be valid for 18 months 
• Maintain residency requirement (Only main applicant must meet residency requirements)
• Start the investment process
• Residency does not have to be continuous

This immigration program allows the applicant and their family to obtain Malta permanent residency through investment. The program is popular due to the lower investment requirements compared to the Malta citizenship program. A residency certificate and card are issued for the main applicant and up to four generations of dependants. Holders of this residency can travel freely in all EU countries. This program allows you to convert to the citizenship program after completing the residency requirements in 5 years.

Residency requirements

No residency is required at any time before or after citizenship is granted by Malta.

Processing time

6 months

Investment requirements

The following requirements have to all be completed and are not optional.

• Contribution of EUR 30,000 in government bonds/stocks or any listed investment in the Malta Stock Exchange;
• Investment of EUR 250,000 in government-approved bonds/ shares to be kept for 5 years (due upon approval);
• Property investment, either purchased the property for a minimum of EUR 270,000 or leased property for a minimum of EUR 10,000 per year for 5 years

This program allows a 1-year renewable residence with key advantages:

• No restrictions on the nationality of the applicants
• Mobility within EU countries
• Work permit eligibility
• Domestic staff can be included in the application (i.e. housemaid, nanny)

Processing time

3-4 Months

Investment requirements

• The minimum financial requirement of EUR 15,000 tax payment annually, or
• 15% flat rate on the income sent to Malta Lease a property in Malta between EUR 8,750 to EUR 9,600

Residency requirements

Can not be a resident of any other country for 183 days or more per year