Malta (Mein)
Last updated on February 15th, 2022 at 02:59 pm
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.
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)

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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Application Process

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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
- A donation of EUR 10,000 is required to a registered philanthropic cause approved by the Agency in culture, sports, or animal welfare.
- See all requirements in our factsheet
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Month 8
Month 12 or 36
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