Citizenship of Malta By Investment
Governmental investment program
Malta Individual Investor Program was established by the amendment to chapter 188 of the Maltese Citizenship Act, allowing to obtain a passport of the European Union through investment. Participation in the program of individual investment in Malta allows the applicant and his/her family members to acquire European citizenship after 12 months of residence in the country. Investor conducts a contribution to special Malta Development Fund, buys or leases real estate and purchases securities of Maltese companies. And there are no requirements for national language proficiency, knowledge of history and culture of the country or the obligation to reside in Malta before and after obtaining citizenship.
With citizenship of Malta, You receive access to European Union, Schengen Area, and the USA
![](https://sdkformation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Malta-passport-300x258.jpg)
Why passport of Malta is favorable for investors
![](https://sdkformation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Plane.png)
Visa-free travel around the world
Maltese passport opens visa free access to 166 countries worldwide and simplified entrance to Canada, the USA, Australia
![](https://sdkformation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/icons8-passport-64.png)
Tax Optimization
Maltese passport holders can choose or quickly change the tax residence in case of changes in the tax legislation of the country
![](https://sdkformation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/icons8-flag-of-europe-50.png)
No requirement for physical residence
After acquiring Maltese passport, the investor can stay and live on the island or choose any other EU state or Switzerland for permanent residency
![](https://sdkformation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/icons8-merchant-account-80.png)
Access to all EU banking services
In addition to opening an account in any banking institution in the EU, you can also apply for loans and mortgages with a Bulgarian passport.
![](https://sdkformation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/icons8-location-64.png)
Privileges in the UK
Participation in the British Commonwealth of Nations gives Maltese citizens special privileges in settling-in for living in United Kingdom
![](https://sdkformation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Education.png)
The second citizenship for the family
The citizenship of Malta through the Individual Investor Program is obtained by the investor, his/her spouse, children under 26 years old and parents
Investment procedure for obtaining citizenship
Buying Government Bonds or Shares
Purchase or Leasing of Maltese Real Estate
Contribution to Special Malta Development Fund
![](https://sdkformation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Malta-Gerb-799x1024.png)
![](https://sdkformation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Real-estate-6.jpg)
![](https://sdkformation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Malta-NDSF.jpg)
Can be sold within 5 years
Can be sold within 5 years
Irrevocable
€ 150 k
€ 350 k
€ 16 k/ year
€ 650 k
Participation in the Maltese Program of Citizenship by Investment includes the major capital investment and additional fees
Receiving passport of Malta requires:
Payment of Due Diligence procedure
Biometric passports processing
Bank charges stipulated by state
Step by step procedure for filing citizenship through investments
Step 1. Purchase or leasing of real estate valued at minimum 350,000 euros or 16,000 / year
Step 2. Continuous residence in Malta for 12 months
Step 3. Investment in of 650,000 euros in National Development Fund
Step 4. Passing Due Diligence check. Investment of 150,000 euros in securities
Step 5. Obtaining passport of European Union
![Logo SDK Formation company](https://sdkformation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/LogoMakr_0XsChn-150x115.png)
Do you have a questions?
Please write your details. Our consultants will contact you shortly!
WHY CHOOSE US
![](https://sdkformation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/icons8-approve-64.png)
Individual solution
We implement a personal immigration plan in line with your objectives. A new life without borders and freedom of movement in 150 countries of the world will be granted to the whole family
![](https://sdkformation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/icons8-report-card-80.png)
Full legal support
Our team of lawyers, tax advisers and real estate agents from all around the world, with the diplomatic support from European officials, will implement an investment citizenship program for you
![](https://sdkformation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/icons8-audit-80-1.png)
Positive result
The preliminary approval from the main government authorities allows us to guarantee the investor obtaining Romanian passport.