Malta

Malta, located 80 km south of Sicily, features three islands with a Mediterranean climate and minimal rainfall from March to October. With a population exceeding 400,000, the island offers efficient infrastructure, affordable living, and widespread use of English and Maltese. Boasting numerous flight routes within Europe, Air Malta and other European airlines facilitate easy connectivity, making it an attractive destination with a warm climate, low crime rate, and a supportive community for foreigners.

Below, you can find some of the benefits of a Malta Citizenship by Investment, the Financial Options, and the Timeframe of this program.

Time Frame

Applicants can choose between two paths, a 36 month residency status or a 12 month residency status, before applying for citizenship. The minimum time to citizenship can take from 14.5 to 16 months.

Investment

€ 600,000 investment (36 months residency status) or €750,000 investment (12 month residency status)

€ 10,000 donation to charity

Renting or purchasing a property with a holding period of 5 years. Renting a house or flat for €16,000 per year or purchasing a property of €700,000.

Family Eligibility

Besides the main applicant, others eligible to be added include spouse/partner, children up to 28 years old, and parents and grandparents of both spouses if financially dependent on the main applicant

The Benefits of a Malta Citizenship by Investment:

• Citizenship in a well respected, politically and economically stable country in Europe
• Future generations inheriting citizenship status even if born outside of Malta
• Freedom to travel to 186 countries, including USA, Canada, Australia, and Schengen
• Right to live, work, and study in all 27 EU countries, as well as Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Iceland

To qualify for citizenship, you must hold a Maltese residency permit for a certain period of time, depending on your investment. During this time period, you are not required to reside in Malta for the entire residency period, however you must visit Malta at least once to establish a connection to the country.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Main applicants must be 18 years or older
• Holding a Maltese residency status for a period of 36 months or 12 months depending on the investment (either an exceptional direct investment of €600,000 and €750,000 respectively), prior to the issuance of the certificate of naturalisation.
• Purchasing an immovable residential property in Malta for at least €700,000 or leasing a residential property in Malta for €16,000 annually. This property must be held for five (5) years from the date of issuance of the certificate of naturalisation. The changing of property or switching from lease to purchase is allowed during this period.
• Carry out the exceptional direct investment in Malta, in accordance with the Regulations.
• Donate, prior to the issue of the certificate of naturalisation, a minimum of €10,000 to a registered philanthropic and Government Agency approved organisation or society focusing on cultural, sport, scientific, animal welfare or artistic endeavours.
• The applicant and all dependents to have approved global health insurance for life
• Have a clean criminal record
• Not be considered a potential national security risk
• Not having a reputational risk
• Not subject to criminal proceedings

If you are interested in learning more about the Malta Citizenship By Investment program (NESDI) or would love assistance with your application, please feel free to reach out to Tsavorite as we would love to connect with you and to help you achieve your goals. Deciding to start the Malta Citizenship by Investment journey is the first step; the next stage involves teaming up with a capable company to turn this decision into a reality.