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.