Malta Citizenship

Malta: The new Maltese Exceptional Investor Naturalization (MEIN) program will replace the previous Malta Citizenship by Investment. The new program will permit Malta Citizenship to applicants who are willing to Invest and donate in the country. This program can be availed by high Net-Worth Individuals, Entrepreneurs, and Investors for a smooth transition to EU Citizenship. Malta is one of the few countries in Europe that provide quick Citizenship to Foreign Nationals and their families.

As per the new guidelines, a total of 400 primary applicants will be granted Maltese Passport every year and a cap of 1,500 passports during the entire course of this new program.

BENEFITS

What are the benefits of the Maltese Exceptional Investor Naturalization (MEIN) Program?

Move to Malta with entire family wherein you can live, work or study in any of the EU countries
Achieve Higher Global Mobility by availing Visa-free travel to more than 180 countries globally, including the USA, Canada, Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and most countries in Central and South America.
Enjoy higher financial independence with great business opportunities, freedom of capital, and income movements.
Experience better quality of life, low cost of living, clean air, low population, freedom of speech, favorable climate, modern infrastructure, and adequate transportation.
Get better education for the children in world-class academic institutions. The state-run schools are free to all students, including transport, books, and other school materials.
Your entire family will receive publicly funded free health care facilities with preventative, rehabilitative, and curative care.
Enjoy the tax benefits of Malta with No Inheritance tax, No Estate duty, No Wealth tax, No Municipality taxes, and No Real Estate taxes.

What are the Investment and Eligibility Requirements?

As per the new pathway guidelines, all the selected applicants are given residence in Malta, which will lead to Maltese Citizenship by Naturalization in either of two ways:

Contribution to NDF –
- Contribute EUR 750,000 (INR 6.75 Crore) and get Malta Citizenship after 1 Year, OR
- Contribute EUR 600,000 (INR 5.40 Crore) and get Malta Citizenship after 3 Years

Other Contributions:

Contribution for Each Dependent – EUR 50,000 (INR 45 Lac)
Donation to NGO – EUR 10,000 (INR 9 Lac)
Residential property Requirement:
The threshold of Purchasing a Property – EUR 700,000 (INR 6.5 Crore), OR
The threshold of Renting a Property – EUR 16,000 (INR 15 Lac)
Due diligence fees – EUR 15,000 (INR 14 Lac) for Main Applicant and EUR 10,000 (INR 9 Lac) for Dependents
Residence Application Fee – EUR 5,000 (INR 4.5 Lac) for Main Applicant and EUR 1,000 (INR 90,000) for Dependents

Other eligibility requirements:

Applicant must be above 18 years
Must have a clean criminal record
Have a Global Health Insurance that will cover the entire family

Dependents to be included under the Malta Citizenship by Investment application:

Spouse or partner having the same or similar status
Child of the Main Applicant or the spouse under the age of 18 years
An unmarried and economically dependent child of the Main Applicant or spouse who is below 29 years old
An adopted child below 18 years old or qualified as a person with a disability
Financially dependent parent or grandparent of the Main Applicant or Spouse above 55 years age

What is the process of Malta Citizenship by Investment?

Step #1 – Meet the eligibility criteria and arrange all the required documents

Step #2 – Apply for Malta residency application, Under MEIN Malta Citizenship Pathway

Step #3- Due diligence process and application verification

Step #4 – Apply for the Citizenship application for the period of either 12 months or 36 months

Step #5 – Fulfil the Investment, Donation, and Property requirements

Step #6 – Oath of Allegiance and will be issued Certificate of Naturalization and Maltese Passport

What are the documents required for Malta Citizenship by Investment?

Completed Forms & Declarations
Passports copies of Main applicant and dependents
Bank Statements
Birth & Marriage Certificates
Property Lease or Purchase Agreement
Corporate Affiliations
Evidence of Employment
Source of Funds / Wealth
Global Healthcare Insurance
Medical Report & Police Conduct Certificates

What is the Processing Time and Fee of Malta Citizenship by Investment?

Processing Time – 6 to 12 Months
Application Fees – Malta Citizenship Cost is EUR 5,000 (INR 4.5 Lac) for Main Applicant and EUR 1,000 (INR 90,000) for Dependents

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