The Individual Investor Programme of the Republic of Malta, shall allow for the grant of citizenship by a certificate of naturalization to foreign individuals and their families who contribute to the economic development of Malta.

The qualifications and general requirements for a person to be a main applicant for citizenship under the programme shall be that any such person:

  1. is at least eighteen years of age;
  2. proposes to make a contribution as determined;
  3. meets the application requirements;
  4. commits himself to provide proof of a residential address in Malta as provided in these regulations; and
  5. commits himself to invest, amongst others, in stocks, bonds, debentures, special purpose vehicles or to make other investments as provided from time to time by Identity Malta.

The investment required in terms of this Programme is as follows:

Property

  1. Acquire a property in Malta having a minimum value of €350,000; or
  2. Lease a property in Malta for a minimum annual rent of €16,000

Investment

Invest in Malta an amount of at least €150,000, in amongst other stocks, bonds, debentures, special purpose vehicles, or other investment vehicles as may be identified from time to time.

Contribution

  1. main applicant: €650,000;
  2. spouse: €25,000;
  3. for each and every child below 18 years of age: €25,000;
  4. for each and every unmarried child between 18 years of age and 26 years of age: €50,000;
  5. for each and every dependant parent above 55 years of age: €50,000.

The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.