MALTA

ContinentEurope
CapitalValletta
Official LanguageMaltese
Passport Rank7
CurrencyEUR

MALTA

Situated in the center of the Mediterranean Sea, Malta enjoys an excellent reputation for its splendid climate, friendly people, low crime rate, and superb quality of life. An attractive place in which to live or own a second home.. The island nation enjoys a stable political climate and is strategically located, with excellent air links.

The 2 official languages of Malta are English and Maltese. The country has a warm Mediterranean climate with hot dry summers, short mild winters and a warm sunny spring, and autumn with adequate rainfall. The temperature is very stable.

The capital of Malta is Valletta, which is the smallest national capital in the European Union

Minimum Investment:
€680,000 Mixed Investment
Time To Citizenship:
14-18
Months
Visa-Free Access *:
160+ Countries & Territories

KEY BENEFITS

Freedom of movement:

As a Maltese Citizen, you are entitled to Visa-free or visa-on-arrival travel to over 190 destinations and territories worldwide including the European Union, the United Kingdom and Canada.

High ranked passport:

The Maltese Passport is ranked in the top 10 passports with World’s strictest due diligence standards and vetting of applicants.

Consular support:

As a citizen of Malta, you are also a citizen of the European Union and entitled to consular protection and support from any European union consulate globally.

Premium Education & world class Health:

You will enjoy access to world-class healthcare systems, have the right to attend schools and universities in Malta.

Tax Relief:

Malta has one of the lowest taxation rates in Europe with no foreign income tax, inheritance tax and withholding tax on interest earned.

INVESTMENT OPTIONS

Option 1: MALTA EXCEPTIONAL INVESTOR NATURALIZATION (MEIN) IN 12 MONTHS

  • The first citizenship-by-investment option is to obtain residence in Malta for 12 months and pay €750,000. You will then need to buy residential real estate in Malta worth at least €700,000 or rent a residential property in Malta with an annual rent of at least €16,000.

    In addition, you will have to pay the following due diligence fees:

    First of all, €15,000 for you
  • Next, €10,000 for your spouse
  • In addition, €10,000 for your dependants aged 13 years of age and over.

Option 2: MALTA EXCEPTIONAL INVESTOR NATURALIZATION (MEIN) IN 36 MONTHS

  • The second citizenship-by-investment option is to obtain residence in Malta for a period of 36 months and pay €600,000. Then you must purchase residential Maltese property worth at least €700,000 or rent residential real estate in Malta paying at least €16,000 a year. There are the following due diligence fees:
    • First of all, €15,000 for you
    • Then, €10,000 for your spouse
    • Also, €10,000 for your dependants aged 13 years of age and over.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

To apply for the Malta Citizenship-by-Investment Programme, you must:
  • Firstly, maintain ownership or lease of this property for at least five years
  • Also, make a contribution via an exceptional direct investment in Malta
  • Then, pay a charity donation of at least €10,000 to an approved philanthropic, cultural, sporting, scientific, animal welfare, or artistic NGO.