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Citizenship by Investment Malta
Synopsis :
The Maltese archipelago lies virtually at the center of the Mediterranean and consists of three islands: Malta, Gozo and Comino, with a total population of over 400,000 inhabitants occupying an area of 316km ².
Malta is the cultural, commercial and administrative center. Gozo is more rural, characterized by fishing, tourism,crafts and agriculture. The official languages of the country are both Maltese and English, Malta has an excellent climate, friendly people and a very low crime rate and is neutral, stable and safe.
In recent years Malta has experienced exceptional economic growth and positioned itself as an important international business hub. Strategically located at the crossroads between Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Malta is considered an ideal investment gateway for those wishing to gain access to these markets and also benefit from Malta’s numerous personal and corporate tax-efficient policies.
Malta Citizenship by Investment is granted to investors legally resident in Malta for at least 12 months, passing the high standrds of due diligence of the Maltese citizenship by investment rules and who make significant contributions to Malta. Tha Malta Citizenship by Investment Programme launched in 2014 was repealed upon reaching its quota of 1,800. The Maltese Exceptional Investor Naturalisation Policy was launched by the government and started accepting applicants in 2020 after the Maltese Citizenship by Investment program was closed.
Advantages of Obtaining Citizenship from Malta
- Citizenship of a well-respected and stable EU country.
- Efficient application process.
- World’s strictest due diligence standards and vetting of applicants, thus ensuring only the most suitable applicants will be admitted.
- Visa-free travel to 183 destinations.
- EU Citizenship gives right of establishment in all 28 EU countries and Switzerland.
- Malta is an attractive place to live or to own a second home and its strategically located with excellent air links.
Application Procedure
An exceptional direct investment of a minimum value of € 600,000 or € 750,000 for the main applicant, depending on the residence period selected: 12 or 36 months (an extra € 53,000 fee is required for each dependent).
A least for residential real estate for a minimum annual rent value of € 16,000 per year for a period of five years or the purchase of real estate for a minimum value of € 700,000 that must be kept for at least five years.
The residence requirement requires evidence of the investor’s activities in Malta for the 1 year or 3 year period. Applicants must commit to a minimum physical presence in Malta before citizenship is granted.
Required Documents
- Birth certificate of all applicants
- Marriage Certificate
- Clear criminal records
- A bank financial statement with proof of a legal source of income
- Medical examination (health certificate that it is free of diseases)
- CV and recommendation letters
- Proof of Funds
Application Time Frames & Payments
- Apply for Residence: applicants who are not already resident in Malta are advised to start the process of residency to set the clock ticking on the 1 year or 3 years residency requirement. A deposit of €10,000 is required at this stage on account of the €750K contribution: Additionally, a fee of €1,027.50 is payable per dependent.
- Citizenship Eligibility Application: Once the Maltese residence cards are issued (4 weeks), the Citizenship Eligibility Application can be submitted.
- Performs Due Diligence: Performs due diligence and ensures the correctness and completeness of the application and presents the application and its findings to the Minister.
- Eligibility Decision: On the Minister’s instructions, the Agency informs the Licensed Agent of the Minister’s decision whether the applicant is eligible to apply for Maltese citizenship.
- Citizenship Application: After 12 or 36 months from the date on the residence cards, the the final citizenship application is submitted. The Agency updates its due diligence on the applicant and presents its final findings to the Minister.
- Citizenship Decision: On the Minister’s instructions, the Agency informs the Licensed Agent of the Minister’s final decision on the granting of Maltese citizenship.
- Investments: Applicant must at this stage make the non refundable exceptional investment, rent or purchase property and fulfil the donation to the approved NGO.
- Oath of Allegiance: Applicant is invited to come to Malta to take the Oath of Allegiance and the applicant is granted Maltese citizenship.
Timeframe
The timeframe for the completion of the process is approximately 12- 36 months from submission of the application to issuance of the passport, assuming there are no areas of concern with the application.
The following basic fees apply to all investment options and shall be quoted at the time of application:
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Due Diligence Fees
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Processing Fee
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Passport Fees
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Professional Fees
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