Malta Residence and Visa Program
The Malta Golden Visa
The Malta Golden Visa (Malta Residence and Visa Program) route allows high-income individuals to receive a Maltese passport within one to three years, by making a substantial investment in Malta. To get a Maltese passport in one year, you have to make an investment of at least €750,000 to the national development fund. An investment of €600,000 will get you a Malta passport after three years. Under the new Maltese Citizenship by Naturalisation for Exceptional Services by Direct Investment program, you and your family have to live in Malta until you become eligible for citizenship. This means that you also have to invest in residential real estate.
Citizenship by Investment
Investment Options for a Malta Golden Visa
=> Malta Citizenship by Investment. The investment route which leads to Maltese citizenship is known as the ‘Citizenship by Naturalisation for Exceptional Services by Direct Investment’ program. This program grants investors a Maltese passport after three years of residency. There is also an expedited scheme which leads to citizenship after only one year but requires a higher investment. => Malta Permanent Residency Programme (MPRP). For this program, the investment threshold is lower, and investors receive a Maltese permanent residence permit. After five years of residence, MPRP holders also become eligible for naturalization as Maltese citizens.
