Malta Passport by Investment
The Malta Citizenship Program is a direct route to securing one of the most coveted EU passports. A Maltese Passport allows applicants the right to live, work and study in the 28 EU countries, and enjoy travel freedom with visa-free access to 182 countries worldwide. The Maltese Individual Investor Program offers a secure EU relocation. This program is the first to be accepted by the European Commission. Applicants receive a fast-track residence card within 3 weeks, which allows investors to reside in Malta and travel visa-free throughout the Schengen area whilst documents are being prepared for a Citizenship Submission. Obtaining a Maltese (EU) passport may take up to 14 months in total. This route allows a lower investment value of around half that of comparable EU programs, with an investment required of €896,000-€1,150,000. The investment value varies depending on whether the applicant invests in property or intends to reside on a rental basis.
Visa-free travel to 182 countries worldwide
A Maltese passport grants unrestricted global visa-free travel to over 182 countries, including the EU, UK, USA and Canada. As a citizen of Malta, passport holders have the freedom to attend last-minute business trips or take spontaneous family holidays. In the first 3 weeks of the application process, investors receive a Maltese residence card, which allows for visa-free travel throughout the Schengen area before Maltese citizenship is granted.
Investment requirements
From €896,000 – €1,150,000
Under the Maltese Citizenship Program, an investment of €896,000 – €1,150,000 is required, depending on whether the investor decides to purchase or lease a property. From the total investment, a non-refundable €650,000 will be contributed to the government National Development Fund. Of the remaining investment, €150,000 is allocated as an investment in government-approved financial instruments. The remaining investment balance is allocated to property. Investors may decide to purchase property for a minimum of €350,000 or lease a property for at least €16,000 p.a. It is also mandatory to hold global health insurance with cover of €50,000 per family member
€650,000 – Non-refundable contribution
Non-refundable contribution of €650,000 to the National Development & Social Fund set up by the government.
€150,000 – Investments in Government bonds or securities
To be held for a minimum of 5 years after citizenship has been granted.
€80,000 / €350,000 – Rent or purchase a property
An applicant will be required to buy a property for a minimum value of €350,000 or lease a property for at least €16,000 p.a. The property must be held for the duration of your residence card (minimum 12 months) and a further 5 years after citizenship has been granted.
€3,000 – Private health insurance policy
The applicant and his/her family should have valid medical insurance with a €50,000 coverage per person. The annual insurance payment will total €500-€600 per individual.