Citizenship by Investment Program of Malta

The Malta Individual Investor Program (MIIP) necessitates investors to either acquire real estate with a minimum value of €700,000 or lease a property with an annual cost of €18,000 for at least 5 years.

Malta citizenship application has 3 stages:

Residency Stage:

• The applicant will be issued a residency card within 1 to 3 weeks from the submission of the application.
• To qualify, the applicant must maintain Maltese Residence for either 36 months or 12 months. During the chosen period, the investor is required to spend a certain amount of time in Malta.

Eligibility Stage:

• Following the issuance of the residence card, the agent will proceed to submit an application for eligibility.
• A letter of approval for eligibility is subsequently issued within 120 to 150 days, contingent upon the completeness of all application documentation.

Citizenship Stage:

• After residing in Malta for either 12 or 36 months (depending on the applicant’s preference) and successfully completing the eligibility assessment, the citizenship application is submitted.
• Subsequently, an invitation to take the Oath of Allegiance is issued.
• Upon taking the Oath of Allegiance, a certificate of naturalization is granted.
• The Agency will then continue to monitor the applicant to ensure ongoing satisfaction of the eligibility criteria for a period of 5 years.

• The main applicant must be 18 years of age or older.
• Investors must be a third-country national, not a citizen of the EU/EFTA.
• Applicants should have no criminal record and must not have been denied a visa or entry into any country where Malta has visa-free travel.
• Investors are required to undergo a fit and proper test to ensure their reputability.
• Applicants must be in good health and free of contagious diseases.
• Demonstrating ties with Malta, including residing in the country with a residence card for 12 months or more, is a requirement.