MALTA CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT
Malta, Officially the Republic of Malta is an Island country in southern Europe .It is one of the 28 member states of EU and one of the 26 member states of Schengen Area.
Heart of Europe, Malta is a great business hub with taxation treaties with over 50 countries.
English being one of the official languages of Malta with world class education system, IT infrastructure and health care system attract huge number of Investors to the country.
It is one of the European countries offering a citizenship by investment programme that is both highly respected and expedient.
Malta – Quick facts
- Location: Europe
- Capital: Valletta
- Passport Rank: 7
- Population: 500,000
- Language: English and Maltese
Malta Individual Investor Program (MIIP)
Malta introduced Malta Individual Investor program (MIIP) in early 2014. It is the first European citizenship by investment programme to be recognized by the European Commission.
Aimed at high and Ultra High net worth Individuals and families worldwide, it is one of the most exclusive citizenship-by-investment portfolios that offer investor the opportunity to obtain citizenship in a country with one of the strongest, most stable economies of the EU and Eurozone.
INVESTMENT OPTIONS
To be eligible for Maltese citizenship under the Individual Investor Programme of the Republic of Malta, applicants can make investments in the followings:
1. The National Development and Social Fund
Make a contribution of €650,000 in the National Development and Social Fund, in addition a €25,000 contribution for any spouse and minor children, and a €50,000 contribution for any dependent children aged between 18 and 26 and any dependent parents above 55 years of age.
2. Real Estate
Applicants must also retain a residence in Malta for a minimum period of five years, either through the leasing of a property for a minimum value of €16,000 per annum, or through purchasing property for a minimum value of €350,000.
3. Government-Approved Financial Instruments
Applicants need to acquire €150,000 worth of Government Bonds or bonds/ securities listed on the Malta Stock Exchange, which must be maintained for a period of at least 5 years.
DUE DILIGENCE COST
- Main Applicant: € 7500
- Spouse ,Dependent Children over 18 yrs and Dependent parents : € 5000 each
- Children between 13 and 18 years of age : € 3,000
** Legal fee, Admin fee, application and Passport fee is applicable.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
To be considered eligible for the Malta citizenship scheme, the main applicant must:
- be at least 18 years of age;
- have a clean criminal record; and
- possess a good health and be covered by an international health insurance policy
WHY BECOME A CITIZEN OF MALTA?
- Citizenship for life, with the right to live and work in the country
- Fast processing: within 14-16 months
- Visa-free travel to over 183 countries and territories, including the Schengen Area (EU) and the United Kingdom
- A reliable and efficient application procedure