Malta
Exceptional Investor Naturalisation
Located in the heart of the Mediterranean, Malta is an ideal place to live, whether as a primary or secondary residence. Additionally, Malta’s dynamic economy features advantageous tax policies, making it an attractive destination for those seeking financial and business opportunities.
Malta Exceptional Investor Naturalisation (MEIN)
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Advantage
- Citizenship for Life: Granted for life, extending to future generations
- Dual citizenship is permitted
- Inclusion of Dependents:
- Spouse/partner
- Children below 29 years of age
- Parents 55+ and grandparents
- Visa-Free Travel: Maltese passport is one of the strongest in the
world, with access to more than 185 jurisdictions without the need for a visa. - Settlement in European Union nations: the right to live, work, and reside permanently in Malta and throughout the EU member states.
Requirements
- Age Requirement: Applicant must be aged 18 years or older.
- Character: Be of good character, with no previous criminal history.
- Criminal Investigation: Applicant must not be the subject of a criminal investigation.
- Health: Applicant must be in good health and show proof of health insurance.
Investment
- A government contribution of at least EUR 600,000 for a minimum residence period of 36 months or EUR 750,000 for a minimum of 12 months.
- A minimum property investment of EUR 700,000 in Malta or a minimum annual property lease of EUR 16,000, held for at least 5 years from the date of Certificate of Citizenship (subletting not permitted during this period).
- A donation of minimum EUR 10,000 to a registered non-governmental organization or society, as approved by the Community Malta Agency, which runs the MEIN program.
Process (15-39 months)
- Complete pre-assessment, KYC, and Eligibility Checks: Undergo preassessment, Know Your Customer (KYC), and eligibility checks.
- Tier 1 due diligence checks completed by CMA.
- Real estate (purchase or rental) is acquired and an application for residence is submitted to the CMA (a visit of 2 nights is required during this period for submittal of biometrics).
- If successful, citizenship eligibility application is submitted to the CMA.
- Due diligence checks (Tier 2, Tier 3, and Tier 4) are completed by the CMA, and application findings are submitted to the minister.
- Minister administers a decision on the applicant’s eligibility for citizenship application.
- If deemed eligible, an application for citizenship is submitted after a 36-month residence or 12-month (expedited) residence period, and due diligence and other government fees are paid.
- CMA reviews the citizenship application and submits to the minister for a final decision on granting of Maltese citizenship.
- If successful, the applicant fulfills the exceptional investment, donation, and property requirements. A visit to Malta is required within 6 months of the granting of citizenship through naturalization to take an Oath of Allegiance.
- During the five years after the issuance of citizenship, the applicants will be subject to Annual Compliance by CMA.
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