MALTA

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MALTA GOLDEN VISA RESIDENCY

Malta offers a residency and citizenship programme whereby applicants are required to make a contribution in a government fund and invest in a residential property in Malta. An investor is required to fulfil an one year residency before becoming eligible to apply for citizenship.

Malta is a country located in the centre of the Mediterranean Sea just south of Italy. It is known to be a safe and stable country as it has one of the lowest crime rates within Europe.

Igmigration

Salient Benefits of the Program

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Citizenship from an EU country

Malta citizenship provides you the right to live and work within the EU

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No Language Requirements

Visa free travel to over 166 countries, including the EU, UK, Canada & USA.

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Dual citizenship is accepted in Malta

Limited taxation including no income tax on foreign income

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Investment Options

Option 1

The following fees shall be applicable for the Malta citizenship programme should the applicant wish to acquire citizenship within twelve months or thirty six months:

Investment Fee – 12 Months

Investment Fee – 12 Months
Main Applicant
Contribution to Government Fund
€750,000
Contribution to a Registered Non-Governmental Organisation
€10,000
Due Diligence Fee
€15,000
Administrative Fee
€6,000
Residence Permit Fee
€5,000
Main Applicant & Spouse
Contribution to Government Fund
€800,000
Contribution to a Registered Non-Governmental Organisation
€10,000
Due Diligence Fee
€25,000
Administrative Fee
€8,000
Residence Permit Fee
€6,000
Main Applicant, Spouse & 2 Children
Contribution to Government Fund
€900,000
Contribution to a Registered Non-Governmental Organisation
€10,000
Due Diligence Fee
€45,000
Administrative Fee
€12,000
Residence Permit Fee
€8,000

Option 2

Investment Fee – 36 Months

Investment Fee – 36 Months
 
 

Main Applicant

Contribution to Government Fund

€600,000

Contribution to a Registered Non-Governmental Organisation

€10,000

Due Diligence Fee

€15,000

Administrative Fee

€6,000

Residence Permit Fee

€5,000

 
 
 

Main Applicant & Spouse

Contribution to Government Fund

€650,000

Contribution to a Registered Non-Governmental Organisation

€10,000

Due Diligence Fee

€25,000

Administrative Fee

€8,000

Residence Permit Fee

€6,000

 
 
 

Main Applicant, Spouse & 2 Children

Contribution to Government Fund

€750,000

Contribution to a Registered Non-Governmental Organisation

€10,000

Due Diligence Fee

€45,000

Administrative Fee

€12,000

Residence Permit Fee

€8,000

In addition to the above fees, the main applicant must rent or invest in residential property for a five year period. The annual rent of the property must be at least €16,000 per annum and the investment threshold for residential real estate is €700,000 should the main applicant wish to invest in Malta real estate instead of renting a property.

Citizenship Application Process

Applicants will initially apply for residency in order to start their residency requirement.

The Maltese authorities will carry out a comprehensive due diligence check on all the applicants. The Due diligence process is conducted by several law enforcement agencies and due diligence firms.

Providing the applicants pass the due diligence checks, the Maltese authorities will approve the application. The outstanding payment for the government contribution will be required at this stage. The main applicant will need to rent a residential property which has a minimum annual rent of €16,000 for a five year period from the date citizenship is acquired. Alternatively, a main applicant can invest €700,000 in Maltese residential real estate should the applicant not wish to rent a property in Malta.

The citizenship unit will issue all citizenship documents once all applicants fulfil the requirements of the citizenship programme.

Answers to frequently asked questions

The Malta Residence by Investment Program (formerly known as the Malta Permanent Residence Program) allows non-EU nationals to obtain permanent residency in Malta by making a qualifying investment in the country. This includes purchasing or renting property, paying government fees, and making a contribution to the Maltese government.

To qualify, applicants must meet the following investment requirements: Property Purchase: Buy a property worth at least €300,000 (€350,000 in the South of Malta or Gozo) or Property Rental: Rent a property for at least €10,000 per year (€12,000 in the South of Malta or Gozo). Government Contribution: Pay a non-refundable contribution of €28,000 (if renting) or €58,000 (if purchasing). Additional Fees: Pay administrative and due diligence fees.

Visa-Free Travel: Access to the Schengen Area. Permanent Residency: Indefinite right to live, work, and study in Malta. Family Inclusion: Spouse, children, and dependent parents can be included in the application. Tax Benefits: Malta offers favorable tax regimes for residents. Pathway to Citizenship: After meeting certain conditions, applicants may apply for Maltese citizenship.

The processing time for the Malta Residence by Investment Program typically takes 4 to 6 months from the submission of a complete application. Once approved, applicants receive a residency permit, which is valid indefinitely as long as the investment and other conditions are maintained.
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