The Maltese Citizenship Act Cap. 188, LN437 of 2020, known as Malta’s Granting of Citizenship for Exceptional Services by Direct Investment Regulations (S.L. 188.06), enables the awarding of citizenship through a certificate of naturalization to foreign individuals and their families who actively contribute to the economic advancement of the country.
Investment
Minimum investment of EUR 600,000
(excluding real estate fees)
Processing time
Applicants and all adult dependents are required to maintain Maltese residence status for at least 36 months (with a possible exception of 12 months) before being eligible to apply for citizenship.
Key benefit
An attractive destination for primary residency or secondary homeownership
The Malta Citizenship by Naturalisation for Exceptional Services by Direct Investment process enables the awarding of citizenship through a certificate of naturalization to foreign individuals and their families who actively contribute to the country’s economic development. This is contingent upon a 36-month (or, in exceptional cases, 12-month) residence period. Each application undergoes a rigorous due diligence process, which includes comprehensive background checks. The Community Malta Agency is the competent Maltese Government Agency tasked with overseeing the regulations. Tisoro Global (license number AKM-HENL) serves as an official agent for this regulated citizenship process.
The application process for Malta Citizenship by Naturalisation for Exceptional Services by Direct Investment undergoes comprehensive evaluation, involving a four-tier due diligence process. To qualify, applicants must satisfy the following requirements:
Applications must be submitted on the designated forms along with the requisite fees and specific documents. Stringent due diligence checks are conducted, and any application containing false information or omissions will be rejected.
Upon passing Tier 1 due diligence checks conducted by the Community Malta Agency, the application for a residence permit will be lodged. Following the acquisition of residency, an eligibility application will be filed, and further due diligence checks (Tiers 2, 3, and 4) will be conducted by the agency. The findings will be presented to the relevant Maltese minister, who will determine the applicant’s eligibility to apply for citizenship.
If approved, a citizenship application will be submitted to the Community Malta Agency after 36 months of residency (or 12 months under exceptional circumstances). Once the minister has decided on the applicant's eligibility for Maltese citizenship, the successful candidate must fulfill the outstanding investment, donation, and property requirements. Subsequently, the applicant will be invited to take the oath of allegiance in Malta and will be awarded a Maltese certificate of naturalization.
The Community Malta Agency will conduct continuous monitoring for a period of five years.
There are no restrictions on dual citizenship in Malta.
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