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Welcome To Malta

  • Capital City : Valletta
  • Government : Presidential
                             Democratic
                             Republic
  • Language : Maltese English
  • Currency : Euro
  • Population : 445,426
  • Area : 316km ²

Program Overview

  • • Type : Citizenship

  • • Currency : Euro

  • • Visa-Free Travel Countries : 166, including UK, US, EU and Canada

  • • Time to Citizenship : 12-16 months

  • • Assets : Real Estate + Government Fee + Bond

  • • Investment Amount :
      €1.2M (350,000 + 650,000 + 150,000)

  • • Interview : No

  • • Required Physical Residency :
      12 Months

  • • Can Get My Investment Back? :
      Partly, after 5 years

Cost Requirements

Applicants seeking Cypriot citizenship must meet one of the following criteria;

1. Purchase real estate with a minimum value of EUR 350,000 to be held for 5 years; or lease a residential immovable property in Malta for a period of 5 years, at an annual rent of at least EUR 16,000
2. Make a contribution of EUR 650,000 to the National development and Social Fund.
3. Make an investment in stocks or bonds of a minimum value of EUR 150,000 to be held for a period of 5 years.

In addition to the above;
- Applicant must have a clean criminal record
- Applicant must have resided in Malta for a period of 12 months preceding the application

Timeline & Procedure

  • Step 1 : Month 1

    We will guide you to the Maltese property that fully satisfy your requirements and starts preparing property purchase documentation required to be presented for residency application.

  • Step 2 : Month 1

    The applicants must travel to Malta to apply for legal residence and acquire a residency card, as all applicants must be resident in Malta for 12 months preceding the application.

  • Step 3 : Month 2

    The application is submitted and further due diligence will be performed by the Maltese government and on completion a decision will be made to either grant citizenship, decline citizenship or request further documentation from the applicant before making a decision.

  • Step 4 : Month 5-7

    An approval in principal letter will be issued by the government if successful.

  • Step 5 : Month 8

    Payment of national contribution must be finalized within 25 days of approval.

  • Step 6 : Month 12

    Within 4 months is necessary to show a copy of your property contract (lease or purchase), confirmation bonds/stocks acquired, and proof that suitable medical coverage is in place. Property purchase funds and taxes transferred.

  • Step 7 : Month 14-16

    Make an Oath and provide bio-metrics for your passports and on completion you will acquire a Certificate of Naturalization and pickup passports.

Malta (EU) Benefits

  • • Only 12 months residency requirements and you are eligible to apply immediately for citizenship.

  • • Irrevocable citizenship for your lifetime and future generations.

  • • Visa-free access to over 160 countries including UK, US, EU and Canada.

  • • No need to renounce your current citizenship.

  • • The program meets all legal requirements and is guaranteed by the Government of Malta.

  • • A well-respected and stable EU country with high standard of living.

  • • EU citizenship gives right to live and work in all 28 EU countries.

  • • Entitlement to diplomatic or consular protection and support from any EU embassy or consulate globally

  • • Freedom to attend schools and universities within any EU country for free or at special discounted rates for EU nationals.

  • • Access to world class health care systems.

  • • Malta is an attractive place to live or to own a second home and is strategically located with excellent air links.

  • • Very low income tax, no capital gains tax, no inheritance tax.

  • • Highly respected jurisdiction for incorporating low-tax companies.

  • • Excellent banking center with a presence of major international banks.

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(Free Movement within the Schengen Area)

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