MALTA
Citizenship by Investment
About the Program.
A modification to the Maltese Citizenship Act passed in 2020 may allow for Maltese Citizenship by Exceptional Services. The regulations allowing affluent persons of impeccable reputation and repute to be naturalized and gain Maltese citizenship on the basis of a contribution to and investment in Malta were promulgated by Legal Notice 437 of 2020 (Granting of Citizenship for Exceptional Services Regulations). Direct investment applications under these regulations are limited to four hundred (400) per year and one thousand five hundred (1,500) in total..
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- Visa free travel
- Investment type
- Family dependents
- Passport validity
COUNTRY INFO
Malta is located in the center of the Mediterranean Sea, on the southern tip of Europe, strategically located between Sicily, Italy and North Africa. Malta has a 7,500-year history, it has a highly cultured, well-educated society and is one of the smallest populated countries in the world. It enjoys a highly evolved educational system and excellent health services.
Malta is classified as an advanced economy together with 32 other countries according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), it has highly developed industry, tourism and financial sectors, and is well linked with Europe and the world. A robust, EU-compliant regulatory framework, diverse ecosystem and highly-skilled workforce help contribute to the success story of European Malta./p>
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To be eligible for citizenship of Malta under its Citizenship by Investment Programme, there are three options to choose from.
DUE DILIGENCE & BACKGROUND CHECKS
Compulsory background checks are payable to the Government who appoints a preferred due diligence agency. These agencies use various international and local sources such as Interpol, World-Check and other Government agencies. Adeniyi Associates professional fees, official application forms, certification of citizenship and passport, courier & other disbursements are the only other costs associated. A detailed quotation with no hidden costs is provided for the specific case.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
For each case, Adeniyi Associates assigns a Document Collection Specialist. The firm provides a customized service that streamlines the application process while requiring the bare minimum from clients. Our job is to make the document collection process as simple as possible for the client, and when required, we obtain the documents without their involvement. Please keep in mind that Adeniyi Associates will draw up a personalized checklist for your application.
TIMELINE
The estimated time to receive citizenship approval depends on the due diligence processing time and the specific case.
BENEFITS
Visa-free travel
The Maltese passport allows for visa-free and visa-on-arrival travel to more than 180 countries and territories worldwide including the European Union, the United Kingdom and Canada.
Consular support
As a citizen of Malta, you are also a citizen of the European Union and entitled to consular protection and support from any European union consulate globally.
Health & Education
You can also enjoy the unrestricted right to live, work, study in the European Union and have access to world-class healthcare.
Tax relief
Malta has one of the lowest taxation rates in Europe with no foreign income tax, inheritance tax and withholding tax on interest earned.
Less residency required
You will be able to expand your business opportunities across all European Union countries and a market of over 500 million people.
Dual Citizenship
Malta allows dual citizenship, permitting you to keep your existing nationality.