Malta - Business & Investment - Maltese Citizenship-by-Investment Programme

There are two programmes offered by Malta:

• Malta Residence and Visa Programme (MRVP)
• Malta Individual Investor Programme (MIIP)

 

MALTA RESIDENCE AND VISA PROGRAMME (MRVP)

The MRVP allows for the granting of indefinite residency to non-EU individuals and their families. The programme is an 8-12 month process that has a number of requirements for the main applicant, including:

1. Investment

Hold a qualifying investment of not less than €250,000 in government bonds for a minimum of five years from the date of issuance of the residency certificate 

2. Government contribution

Make a contribution to the Maltese government of €30,000, of which €5,500 is non-refundable and is paid upon submission of the application 

3. Real Estate

Hold a qualifying property in Malta for five years from the date of issuance of the residency certificate, through either of the following:

• Purchase of property: A minimum of €320,000 for properties in Malta (€270,000 for properties situated in Gozo and the South of Malta)
• Lease of property: A minimum of €12,000 per annum (€10,000 per for properties situated in Gozo and the South of Malta)

4. Income

Have an annual income of €100,000 arising outside of Malta or possess capital of not less than €500,000

 

MALTA INDIVIDUAL INVESTOR PROGRAMME (MIIP)

The MIIP allows for the granting of citizenship to individuals and their families who contribute to the social and economic development of the country. The investor is required to meet all four of the following requirements:

1. Contribution

A non-refundable contribution to the National Development and Social Fund is required as follows:

• €650,000 contribution for the main applicant 
• €25,000 contribution for a spouse and each child dependant (under 18 years of age) 
• €50,000 contribution for each adult dependant (child aged 18-26 years) or parent (over 55 years of age)

2. Property

Fulfil one of the following property requirements:

• Purchase of property: Purchase residential real estate with a minimum value of €350,000, to be held for five years 
• Lease of property: Lease a residential property with a rental of at least €16,000 per annum for five years.

3. Investment

€150,000 investment must be made into Malta government approved stocks, bonds, debentures or other investment vehicles which benefit the nation. The investment must be held for a minimum period of five years.

4. Residence

The main applicant must have been legally resident in Malta, with proof of genuine links to Malta, for a minimum period of 12 months before the Certificate of Naturalisation is issued.

A number of days must be spent in Malta to help demonstrate genuine links to the country. We recommend spending a minimum of 14 days in the country, including biometrics and oath of allegiance, during the 12-month period in order to successfully satisfy the residence requirement.

Additional due diligence fees are €7,500 for the main applicant, €5,000 for their spouse and dependants aged 18 and above and €3,000 for dependants aged 13-17 years.