Malta passport by investment
A foreigner can apply for citizenship in Malta if he/she can invest in:
- Real estate (1 of 2 options):
- Purchasing a home worth €700,000 or more.
- Renting a flat or house for €16,000 per year or more for at least 5 years.
- Additional contributions:
- A non-refundable charitable contribution of €10,000.
- Investment in the NDF: €600,000 for citizenship status after 3 years or €750,000 after 1 year.
To get citizenship in Malta, a foreigner must be of legal age and have sufficient financial means to make the necessary investments. You will need to prove your law-abidingness with a criminal record certificate from your country of residence. A valid medical insurance covering all risks will also be required.
In addition to the investor, the family can also apply for citizenship status:
- The spouse.
- Minor children.
- Individuals under 29 years old who rely on the investor's income.
- Parents and grandparents aged 55 years and more if they are dependent on the applicant.
The citizenship process can take from 1 to 3 years depending on the option chosen (during this time you will be in the country on a residence permit). As a result, you will have a passport for visa-free entry worldwide and live legally in a developed and safe country.
Basic citizenship requirements in Malta
The following requirements apply to the applicant:
- 18 years of age and older.
- No criminal record.
- Availability of all-risk medical insurance.
- Legal income and proof of source of funds.
- Willingness to invest from €690,000.
Documents for applying for Malta CBI
The investor needs to collect a package of documents:
- An application form.
- A certified copy of a foreign passport.
- Birth and marriage certificates (for relatives, if available).
- Certificate of no criminal record.
- Health certificate.
- Health insurance.
- Proof of residence (utility receipt).
- Proof of financial security.
- Lease or purchase agreement for the apartment/house.
- Recent photos.
Visa-free countries for Maltese citizens
A golden visa in Malta provides visa-free entry to more than 180 countries, including European and Asian states.
Cost of passport in Malta is over €690,000
A significant part of the expenses is spent on buying or renting property. To get passport, a foreigner must buy real estate worth €700,000 or rent a flat or house for €16,000 or more per annum for at least 5 years.
In addition, the applicant must invest in the NDSF €600,000 for a 3-year stay or €750,000 for a shortened stay of 12 months. You will also need to spend money on charity €10,000.
The amount varies, depending on whether you choose to buy or rent a home.
| | Investor | Married couple | Family of 3 + 1 person. |
|---|
| Property rent for 3 years for residence permit |
€36,000 |
€36,000 |
€36,000 |
| Property rent for 5 years after applying for citizenship |
€80,000 |
€80,000 |
€80,000 |
| OR |
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| Buying property |
€700,000 |
€700,000 |
€700,000 |
| Mandatory expenses: |
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| Contribution to the NDF |
€600,000 |
€650,000 |
€700,000 + €50,000 for the 4th family member and each following one |
| Charity donation |
€10,000 |
€10,000 |
€10,000 |
| Due diligence check |
€15,000 |
€25,000 |
€15,000 per applicant + €10,000 for each family member over 12 years of age |
| Fee for residence permit card |
€5,000 |
€6,000 |
€7,000 + €1,000 for the 4th family member and each following family member |
| Health insurance |
From €500 |
From €1,000 |
From €1,500 |
| Administrative fees |
€3,000 |
€6,000 |
€9,000 + €3,000 for the 4th family member and each following one |
