Q & A

Malta Citizenship by Investment
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What is the Malta Citizenship by Investment Program?

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Called the “Malta Individual Investor Programme” (MIIP), the Malta Citizenship Program offers high and ultra-high net worth individuals and families citizenship by making specified investments in designated instruments
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With Malta Citizenship and Passport, can I live, work or study in any of the 28 EU countries and Switzerland?

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Yes
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How many countries can I travel visa free with a Malta Passport?

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167, which includes US, EU, Australia, Canada, Japan, Singapore and Hong Kong
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What should be the minimum age of the main applicant?

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18
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Which dependants of the main applicant are eligible to apply for the Malta Citizenship Scheme along with the main applicant?

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The following dependents are eligible to apply:

  • Spouse/partner of main applicant
  • Child under 18 years of age
  • Child between 18-26, who is unmarried and dependent on the main applicant
  • Parents and grandparents above 55 years of age dependent on the main applicant
  • Child over 18 years of age, physically or mentally challenged
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What is the “Qualifying Criteria” to be eligible to apply for the Malta Citizenship Program?

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The following are the Qualifying Criteria for the main applicant and dependents:

  • Each applicant must make a non-refundable financial contribution to the government of Malta
  • Main applicant must either purchase or lease a property for 5 years
  • Main applicant must invest in government bonds or in bonds/securities listed on the Malta Stock Exchange
  • All applicants must satisfy a residency requirement of 12 months in Malta before being eligible for grant of citizenship
  • Each applicant must be covered by a Global Health Insurance Policy of a minimum of € 50,000
  • All applicants must provide Police Certificates for each country in which they have lived for more than 6 months in the last 10 years.
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Can an application for Malta Passport by Investment be made by an applicant?

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No. All applications for Malta Passport by Investment must be made through an Accredited Agent only.
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Does Malta allow dual citizenship?

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Yes.
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Is the Malta Citizenship by Investment permanent?

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Yes. Once you have obtained EU citizenship via the Malta Citizenship Program, it is permanent & you can also pass it on to future generations.
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Are there any language proficiency requirements to be met?

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No.
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Can my children study anywhere in the EU?

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Yes. The entrance requirements at must top universities in Europe are significantly lower for students from other European countries, and often the tuition fees are also much lower for EU citizens.
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Can Migratesmart help me find a suitable “Qualifying Property” & make a suitable “Qualifying Investment” in Malta?

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Yes.
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How can Migratesmart® help us?

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Our partnerships with leading & highly reputed law firms in all countries that we operate in, or provide services for, enables us to provide end-to-end solutions & services to our clients. We can take care of every aspect of your Malta Investment Immigration process & ensure you derive maximum benefit from our expert knowledge & advice.

Programs

Residency by Investment

Residency by Investment
Citizenship by Investment

Citizenship by Investment