Malta

Citizenship By Investment

In November 2020, legislation granting Malta citizenship by naturalization for exceptional contributions provides citizenship in a highly respected EU country to individuals and families from around the world who contribute to the nation’s economic development.

Malta has been a member of the European Union since 2004, enjoys a stable political climate, bi-partisan political scene, growing economy, and has some of the soundest banks in the world. Applicants for citizenship by investment in Malta are subjected to extremely rigorous due diligence and vetting, and the Government of Malta ensures that only those with impeccable standing and repute will be admitted. Maltese Citizenship by Investment is granted under an amendment passed in November 2013 to the Maltese Citizenship Act, Chapter 188 of the Laws of Malta. These amendments provided the framework for the enactment of LN 47 of 2014. The “Malta Individual Investor Programme (MIIP) rules provide for affluent persons of impeccable standing and repute to be naturalised and to receive Maltese citizenship on the basis of a contribution to and investment in Maltese bonds and property

How does it benefit you?

  1. 1 Visa-free travel to 182 countries, including the USA, the UK and Canada.
  2. 2 Provides Maltese citizenship with all benefits of the citizenship. No requirement to constantly live in Malta.
  3. 3 Citizenship is granted for life and can be passed on to descendants. Children, parents and grandparents of the main applicant can be included in the application
  4. 4 Residency before citizenship is granted with visa-free travel in the Schengen-zone. Right to live, work and study in Malta and other European countries.
  5. 5 Strategically located island with a favourable climate and excellent air and sea connections. Malta is part of the European Union and the United Nations
  6. 6 High quality and free education as a Maltese citizen. The world’s strictest due diligence standards ensure the most creditable and high prestige clients

Eligibility Criteria

Must Have

  • Clean Criminal Record
  • Valid Passport (with a minimum validity of six months)
  • National Identity documents from Country of Birth or Country of Residence
  • Birth Certificates
  • Additional Documentation including CVs, Education, and Work History
  • Valid Proof of Address

For Family

  • Malta allows applicants to include their close family members as dependents on their Citizenship application. All family members receive their Citizenship Certificates and Passports together.

Eligible Dependents

  • A married spouse
  • Children under the age of 25
  • Parents over the age of 65
  • Any child born to a parent who is a Maltese citizen will also be a citizen of Malta. This means children born to men or women who obtained Maltese nationality under the country’s citizenship by investment regulations will be full Malta citizens even if their place of birth is not in Europe. Consequently, if your family obtains Malta investor citizenship then when your children grow up and have families of their own your grandchildren can also have a Malta passport. Participating in Maltese citizenship by investment can gift future generations of your family with increased political and economic freedom, as well as significantly increased educational opportunities in the West. Many investors cite “family legacy” and “providing a better life for children and grandchildren” as senior influences in their decision to sponsor their family for second citizenship.

Restrictions

  • All Nationalities are eligible to apply for Citizenship in Malta except Citizens of Afghanistan, North Korea, Iran, The Democratic Republic of Congo, Somalia and South Sudan.

Process and Timeline

  1. Sign a Client Engagement Contract with Burkton Capital.
  2. Make payment for Burkton Capital’s Legal Management Fees. Burkton Capital’s Processing Department will work with you to collect all required documentation, prepare your applications and obtain your signature(s) for your residency application.
  3. Due Diligence and Background Checks
  4. Residency Stage (12-36 months) dependent upon investment criteria.
  5. In Principle Approval of Naturalization.
  6. Payment of Contribution, property investment or lease, execution of donation
  7. Formal Application for Citizenship after one year or three years of residence
  8. Citizenship Oath. Receive your passports in Malta.