visa-free countries
minimum requirement
months processing time
Malta Citizenship by Investment is a stable CBI due to its high due diligence standards.
Moreover, with its pro-business government, creating a company in Malta is straightforward. Additionally, Malta’s legislation and tax system are amongst the most favorable in Europe.
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To apply for Malta Citizenship by Investment, you must fulfil ONE of the following investment options AND other requirements:
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:
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:
To apply for Maltese Citizenship by Investment, you must:
Benefits include:
The Latitude Group is a global leader in Residence and Citizenship by Investment. Our IMC-certified professionals are specialists in cross jurisdictional citizenship and residence planning. Moreover, we have more collective invesment migration industry experience than any other international firm.
The Latitude Group is a global leader in Residence and Citizenship by Investment. Our IMC-certified professionals are specialists in cross jurisdictional citizenship and residence planning. Moreover, we have more collective invesment migration industry experience than any other international firm.
We commence our process with Form 1. This enables us to carry out the initial Latitude due diligence. Following the successful screening, we provide you with a Client Agreement (CA) to review and sign.
After receiving the signed agreement and retainer payment, our case processing team will complete all necessary government forms and collate supporting documents. Additionally, we liaise with the Community Malta Agency (Aġenzija Komunita' Malta), which is the Maltese Government Agency overseeing Malta Exceptional Investor Naturalization (MEIN).
A dedicated Relationship Manager (RM) will work with you on the residence application. If you don't have global health insurance that qualifies, we will obtain quotes locally for your coverage.
To fulfill the application's residence stage, you will need to rent a property for a minimum of 12 months or purchase a property. This helps demonstrate genuine ties to the country, and most clients choose to lease a property at this stage.
We also help coordinate your first visit to Malta and escort you to your appointment with the Community Malta Agency. Latitude Group provides advice on the days you must spend in Malta during the residency stage, allowing you to familiarize yourselves with the Maltese islands.
Visit our Malta office to work on the citizenship application with your dedicated Relationship Manager (RM). Additionally, your RM schedules an appointment with a local notary to have the required supporting documentation certified in Malta. Furthermore, the RM will coordinate the necessary appointments about your application, such as with a local doctor, to facilitate the required medical forms.
After receiving the Approval in Principle from the Community Malta Agency, you need to pay the contribution balance owing to the National Development and Social Fund. Subsequently, you must fulfill the remaining obligations, which include providing proof of property commitment and making a charity donation.
The Maltese Government issues an invitation letter for you to swear the Oath of Allegiance. It's important to note that every family member 18 years of age and older must take the oath. Consequently, you will receive a Certificate of Naturalization.
Following this, we will proceed with the passport application. It's worth mentioning that every family member six years of age and older will need to be present for the biometrics of their passport.
In order to make an application for citizenship, you must have a minimum of 36 months of residency in Malta (12 months if investing in the larger sum option). Afterwards, once the Community Malta Agency has completed its due-diligence process, you are then able to submit the full Malta citizenship-by-investment application.
Malta, officially known as the Republic of Malta, is a beautiful island nation in the Mediterranean Sea, lying 95 km south of Italy. In addition to its gloriously warm climate and low crime rate, there are many other benefits to applying for the Malta Citizenship by Investment.
For example, one of the fantastic Maltese citizenship benefits is that it allows you and your family the right to work and study throughout the EU. Given that Malta has one of the fastest-growing economies in the EU, it is a favorable place for business. As well as that, children get access to Maltese public schools and universities.
A spouse or de facto partner, as well as children under 18 and dependent adult children who are under the age of 29, unmarried, and financially dependent on the main applicant, are eligible. Additionally, parents and grandparents over the age of 55 who are wholly maintained or largely supported by the main applicant qualify for the program.
All applications for citizenship are thoroughly checked and assessed via due diligence checks. Following on from the success of these, applicants must:
Your Maltese passport will be valid for 10 years. Subsequently, you can renew it for a further 10 years.
The Malta passport is among the world’s most powerful travel documents. At the moment, it ranks in the top 10. Importantly, the passport allows visa-free travel to 187 countries, including the European Schengen Area, Hong Kong, Singapore, and the United Kingdom.
The Malta Permanent Residence Program (MPRP) differs to Malta Exceptional Investor Naturalization (MEIN). Specifically, MPRP is a Residency by Investment. While you can live in Malta permanently and travel freely in the European Schengen area, unlike with MEIN, you do not receive a Maltese passport.
The Latitude Group (license AKM-LATI) is an official government agent for this regulated Citizenship by Investment process. In 2014 our government advisory team was the lead contributor to the launch of Citizenship by Investment in Malta.
Visa-free travel to 187 countries
16-18 months application processing time
€600,000 minimum requirement