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To apply for the Malta Citizenship-by-Investment Programme, you must fulfil ONE of the following investment options AND other requirements:
The first citizenship-by-investment option is to prove you have lived 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 show you have resided 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 the Malta Citizenship-by-Investment Programme, you must:
Benefits include:
The Latitude team has global experts in over 20 countries. We can advise in 14 languages. Let us help you find the perfect investment migration solution.
The Latitude team has global experts in over 20 countries. We can advise in 14 languages. Let us help you find the perfect investment migration solution.
We commence our process with Form 1. This enables us to carry out the initial Latitude Group due diligence. Following the successful screening, we provide you with a Client Agreement (CA) to review and sign.
Upon receiving the signed agreement and retainer payment, our legal team will complete all necessary government forms and supporting documents. We liaise with developers, landlords, and the Community Malta Agency (Aġenzija Komunita' Malta), the Maltese Government Agency overseeing Malta Exceptional Investor Naturalization (MEIN).
A dedicated Relationship Manager (RM) will work with you on the residence application. Unless you have global health insurance that qualifies, we will obtain quotes locally for your coverage.
You will need to rent a property for a minimum of 12 months or purchase a property to fulfil the application's residence stage. This will help demonstrate genuine ties to the country. Most clients choose to lease a property at this stage.
We help coordinate your first visit to Malta and escort you to your appointment with the Community Malta Agency. Latitude Group advises the days you must spend in Malta during the residency stage. You can familiarize yourselves with the Maltese islands.
Visit our Malta office to work on the citizenship application with your dedicated Relationship Manager (RM). Your RM schedules an appointment with a local notary to have the required supporting documentation certified in Malta. 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. Then you must fulfil the remaining obligations. These include proof of property commitment and charity donation.
The Maltese Government issues an invitation letter for you to swear the Oath of Allegiance. Please note every family member 18 years of age and older must take the oath. You will receive a Certificate of Naturalization.
We will proceed with the passport application. 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). Once the government have completed their 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. Other than its gloriously warm climate and low crime rate, there are many other benefits to applying for the Malta Citizenship-by-Investment programme.
One of the fantastic Maltese citizenship benefits is that it allows you and your family the right to work and study throughout the EU, and as Malta has one of the fastest-growing economies in the EU, it is a favourable place for business. Children get access to Maltese public schools and universities.
A spouse or de facto partner, children under 18, and dependant adult children who are under the age of 29, unmarried, and financially dependent on the main applicant. In addition, parents, and grandparents over the age of 55 who are wholly maintained or largely supported by the main applicant.
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. You can then renew this for a further 10 years.
The Malta passport is among the world’s ten most powerful travel documents. Currently, it ranks 8th strongest. The passport allows visa-free travel to 187 countries, including the European Union Schengen Area, Hong Kong, Singapore, and the United Kingdom.
Our team operates in over 20 countries worldwide, securing second citizenship or residency in desirable locations and unlocking a brighter future.
Visa-free travel to 187 countries
16-18 months application processing time
€600,000 minimum requirement