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MALTA CITIZENSHIP & PASSPORT

Obtain a European Union (EU) passport through the Malta citizenship by investment program and access a world of benefits with the opportunity to settle in any of the EU member states.

Not only will you be the citizen of a well-respected country of the European Union, you will also automatically be a citizen of the EU and enjoy all the benefits available to EU nationals.

You will be able to do visa-free travel to more than 152 countries and territories, including the United States, Canada, the entire EU and the Schengen Area as well as have the opportunity to settle in any one of the 28 EU member states and Switzerland. Your children will receive free education or discounted rates at schools and universities across the EU.

During the first year of the Malta citizenship application you will have the right to reside in any Schengen Countries for up to 6 months as soon as your Malta residence card is obtained. Furthermore, there is no minimum residency requirement to obtain Malta passport or citizenship.

It offers citizenship in an EU Member State that is stable, neutral and highly respected. It is an efficient application process with the world’s strictest due diligence standards and vetting of applicants thus ensuring only highly respectable clients will be admitted.

The Malta Citizenship program was launched by the Maltase Government in 2014. Terranova Global is one of the very first international companies to be granted ͚Government Authorized Firm’ status by Identity Malta and have seen significant number of Malta Citizenship approvals under the Malta citizenship by investment programme (MIIP).

Timeframe: 12-13 months
Malta Citizenship Visa Free Countries: Travel freely to over 152 countries including United States, Canada and the entire European Union.
Type of Investment: Government Contribution
Cost of Investment: Government contribution of €650,000 EUR for the main applicant and €25,000 for spouse and children under 18 years of age. Your dependent children up to 27 years of age are also eligible to apply. In addition, €150,000 to be invested in Government Bonds for 5 years and a rental of a property for 5 years at a minimum or €16,000 OR a purchase of a property of €350,000 to be held for 5 years

Benefits Of Malta Citizenship Citizenship And Passport

Freedom for your family

  • European Citizenship in a year with the opportunity to settle in any of the EU member states
  • No language or residency requirement
  • Irrevocable citizenship for life that is passed onto future generations by descent
  • No notification to your home authorities regarding your new citizenship and passport and no need to renounce your existing citizenship

Security for your family

  • Spouses and children up to 27 years old are allowed to apply as dependents
  • Right to live, work and study in any of European countries.
  • Access to free education and healthcare within the European Union
  • Europe offers a stable and safe environment for family and business.

Enjoy visa free travel

  • Freedom to travel visa free to 152 countries
  • This list includes the United States, Canada and the entire EU
  • The Malta passport is ranked one of the strongest and most prestigious in the world
  • The opportunity to settle in any one of the 28 EU member states and Switzerland

Tax and financial advantages

  • You will not be required to disclose or pay taxes on your worldwide income
  • Malta has double taxation treaties with more than 60 countries
  • English is one of the official language and all legislation is in English
  • Excellent financial, telecommunications, banking and healthcare infrastructure

Freedom for your family

  • European Citizenship in a year with the opportunity to settle in any of the EU member states
  • No language or residency requirement
  • Irrevocable citizenship for life that is passed onto future generations by descent
  • No notification to your home authorities regarding your new citizenship and passport and no need to renounce your existing citizenship

Security for your family

  • Spouses and children up to 27 years old are allowed to apply as dependents
  • Right to live, work and study in any of European countries.
  • Access to free education and healthcare within the European Union
  • Europe offers a stable and safe environment for family and business.

Enjoy visa free travel

  • Freedom to travel visa free to 152 countries
  • This list includes the United States, Canada and the entire EU
  • The Malta passport is ranked one of the strongest and most prestigious in the world
  • The opportunity to settle in any one of the 28 EU member states and Switzerland

Tax and financial advantages

  • You will not be required to disclose or pay taxes on your worldwide income
  • Malta has double taxation treaties with more than 60 countries
  • English is one of the official language and all legislation is in English
  • Excellent financial, telecommunications, banking and healthcare infrastructure

Financial Outlay Of Malta Citizenship Citizenship By Investment Programme

With the increasingly unstable geopolitical climate globally, the value of European citizenship has never been more apparent. It has also never been so difficult to obtain.

Malta Citizenship through Investment Program is a simplified way of granting citizenship through a certificate of naturalization to individuals, and the families of those individuals who positively contribute to the economic and social development of Malta.

ou are required to make a contribution to the National Development and Social Fund of €650,000 for yourself and €25,000 for your spouse and each of your children below the age of 18.

You are also asked to retain a residence address in Malta for a period of 5 years through the purchase of a property with a minimum value of €350,000 or through leasing of a property with minimum annual rent of €16,000 per annum. Additionally, an investment of €150,000 in Maltase government bonds for 5 years is required.

The entire process of Maltese citizenship by investment will take approximately 12 months, from the time you first visit Malta to the delivery of your new Maltese passport.

Citizenship Enquiry

About Malta Citizenship

The state of Malta consists of a group of islands located in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea. The country has been a member of the European Union since 2003 and a member of the Schengen area since 2007.

Malta is a parliamentary republic with a stable political environment, a strong economy, and a warm Mediterranean climate with an enviable 300 days of annual sunshine.

Malta boasts high levels of safety and security and is ranked as the world’s second safest country by the World Risk Report. Citizens enjoy a clean environment and a highly developed infrastructure that includes excellent education and a healthcare system ranked as one of the world’s best by the World Health Organization.

The robust Maltese economy boasts one of the lowest unemployment rates in Europe and since 2015, Malta holds an “A” credit rating and positive outlook from Fitch.

With these attractive credentials, Malta is today ranked as a highly attractive country for financial center relocation.

Timeline Of Malta Citizenship Citizenship Application

1st Month

    After signing the Terranova Global Service agreement we will start preparing the application and run an initial internal due diligence check on your application.

    After the initial due diligence, we will organize your trip to Malta to apply for your residence cards.

    At the end of the visit you will receive yours and your family͛s residence cards valid for 18 months and your right to reside in any Schengen Countries for up to 6 months will be effective.

2st Month

    We will prepare your Malta citizenship application and The Terranova Global compliance team will do a full review on all your prepared documents make sure smooth and fast application process.

    After a secondary review by Terranova Global͛s Director of Operations, the application will be ready to submit to the Government Authorities of Malta.

    Once your application for Maltase citizenship is formally submitted to the Maltese Government, the investor background verification will begin.

6th - 9th Month

    Investor background will be concluded, and the Maltese Government will issue the letter of approval

    We will conclude the transfer of contribution fee and purchase of government bonds

    We will work with you to organize and finalize the property lease

12th - 13th Month

    Citizenship procedures are completed 12 months after the residency start date Your naturalization oath ceremony will take place. You will formally become a citizen after this ceremony, your new Maltese passport and ID will be delivered to you

*Time estimates may vary depending on the Malta Government due diligence process

Malta Citizenship passport visa free countries

146 COUNTRIES

U

  • United Arab Emirates
  • Uganda
  • Ukraine
  • United Kingdom
  • United States
  • Uruguay

A

  • Albania
  • Andorra
  • Argentina
  • Australia
  • Austria
  • Azerbaijan

B

  • Bahamas
  • Bahrain
  • Bangladesh
  • Barbados
  • Belarus
  • Belgium
  • Belize
  • Benin
  • Bolivia
  • Bosnia Herzegovina
  • Botswana
  • Brazil
  • Brunei
  • Bulgaria
  • Burkina Faso

C

  • Cambodia
  • Canada
  • Cape Verde
  • Chile
  • Colombia
  • Comoros
  • Costa Rica
  • Croatia
  • Cyprus
  • Czech Republic

D

  • Denmark
  • Djibouti
  • Dominica
  • Dominican Republic

E

  • Egypt
  • El Salvador
  • Estonia
  • Ethiopia

F

  • Federal Republic of German
  • Fiji
  • Finland
  • France
  • Fyrom

G

  • Gabon
  • Gambia
  • Georgia
  • Greece
  • Grenada
  • Guatemala

H

  • Haiti
  • Honduras
  • Hungary

I

  • Iceland
  • India
  • Indonesia
  • Iran
  • Israel
  • Italy

J

  • Jamaica
  • Japan
  • Jordan

K

  • Kazakhstan
  • Kenya
  • Kiribati
  • Kuwait
  • Kyrgyzstan

L

  • Laos
  • Latvia
  • Lebanon
  • Lesotho
  • Liechtenstein
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg

M

  • Macedonia
  • Malawi
  • Malaysia
  • Maldives
  • Marshall Islands
  • Mauritania
  • Mauritius
  • Mexico
  • Micronesia
  • Moldova
  • Monaco
  • Montenegro
  • Morocco
  • Mozambique
  • Myanmar, (Burma)

N

  • Netherlands
  • New Zealand
  • Nicaragua
  • Norway

O

  • Oman

P

  • Palau
  • Panama
  • Papua New Guinea
  • Paraguay
  • Peru
  • Philippines
  • Poland
  • Portugal

Q

  • Qatar

R

  • Republic of Korea [South]
  • Romania
  • Rwanda

S

  • St Lucia
  • Samoa
  • San Marino
  • Senegal
  • Serbia
  • Seychelles
  • Singapore
  • Slovak Republic
  • Slovenia
  • Solomon Islands
  • Somalia
  • South Africa
  • Spain
  • Sri Lanka
  • Swaziland
  • Sweden
  • Switzerland

T

  • Tajikistan
  • Thailand
  • Togo
  • Tonga
  • Tunisia
  • Turkey
  • Tuvalu

V

  • Vanuatu
  • Vatican City
  • Venezuela

Z

  • Zambia
  • Zimbabwe

Faqs about Malta Citizenship citizenship and passport

Terranova Global will assist you and your family in every step of your application with our team in Dubai and Malta. Our immigration lawyers and agents have extensive experience in their field with all major immigration programs.
You will be required to make a donation of €650,00 to the Maltese Government for yourself and €25,000 for your spouse and children below the age of 18. Your dependent children up to 27 years of age are also eligible to apply. In addition, an investment of €150,000 is required in Maltese bonds for a minimum of 5 years is required and the rental of a property at a minimum of €16,000 per annum is required for a period of 5 years.
Malta Individual Investor Programme (MIIP) as commonly known is the only citizenship by investment opportunity that offers by Maltase Government leading to Maltase citizenship. All applications are handled by ID Malta.
No, it is not. An investor visa will be temporary, and you will be required to invest in a business opportunity. Most of the time you will need to run your new business for a certain period of time.
You will enjoy visa-free travel to more than 152 countries and territories, including the United States, Canada and European Union.
No, you cannot. The only way to obtain Maltase citizenship through Individual Investment program.
It will take minimum of 12 months to complete the entire process. You will receive your Maltase nationality and passport in the 13th month after your start your application.
The residency is 12 months. However, you do not have to live in Malta during this time. Malta citizenship program do not require to temporarily or permanently live in Malta in order to become a citizen and receive your Maltase passport.
If they are younger than 27, single, in full time education and not employed you can include them as your dependents.