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Malta (Mein)

Malta

Malta Exceptional Investment Naturalisation

The EU’s only Citizenship-by-Investment allows for the granting of Maltese citizenship following a period of residency. The MEIN allows for the granting of citizenship for exceptional services to individuals and their families who make a direct investment in the Republic of Malta, contributing to the social and economic development of the country. Successful families enjoy being a citizen of a stable and safe European country, with a strong economy and the ability to travel visa-free to 184 countries.

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Capital City

Valletta

Visa free countries

150

Total area

316 km²

Languages

Maltese, English

Currency

Euro

Population

460,297

Time Zone

Central European (UTC+01:00)

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Visa-free travel
to 184 countries

Required investment
from approx. €830,000

Citizenship within 12 or 36 months

Low minimum presence requirement

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Malta Malta Exceptional Investment
Naturalisation​ Application Process

There are multiple requirements that need to be fulfilled to qualify for the MEIN:

1. Capital Contribution:

  • A direct, non-refundable contribution to the National Development and Social Fund of Malta is required. The two options for the main applicant are:
  • I. EUR 600,000 (prior 36 months Malta residency requirement), or
  • II. EUR 750,000 (prior 12 months Malta residency requirement).

2. Residency

  • The main applicant and all adult dependents must have been a legal residents of Malta for 36 months or 12 months, demonstrating connecting factors to Malta during the residence period, prior to being naturalized.

3. Property

  • The main applicant must lease or purchase a residential property is during the initial 36-month or 12-month residency period.

4. Charitable Donation

Month 1
Month 1
Submit your application for residency and pay the necessary fees. You’ll then undergo a due diligence process.
Month 1
Month 3
Month 3
Confirmation that the application and supporting documentation are in order. The candidate is subject to a further 30 days of additional verification by CMA.
Month 3
Month 4
Month 4
Application conditional approval + philanthropic contribution must be made by this time.
Month 4
Month 8
Month 8
Applicant must provide evidence of Malta property purchase or rental.
Month 8
Month 12 or 36
Month 12 or 36
Once the applicant has fulfilled all obligations under MEIN and taken an Oath of Allegiance, they will be issued a Certificate of Naturalization and given a Maltese Passport.
Month 12 or 36

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Required & Non-Required Visa Countries

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