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MT — CITIZENSHIP · REPUBLIC OF MALTA

Citizenship&PermanentResidency

EU citizenship by exceptional services and the Malta Permanent Residence Programme.

Malta Sourcing Premium
MINIMUM ENTRY€750,000Direct EU sourcing
12-36 MonthsEU PASSPORTSovereign naturalisation
PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Malta operates two of Europe's most respected programs: the Maltese Citizenship by Naturalisation for Exceptional Services (MEIN), which grants EU citizenship after 12–36 months of qualifying residence and a substantial contribution, and the Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP), which grants permanent EU residency in roughly 6 months. Both unlock full Schengen freedom of movement and a Tier-1 EU passport pathway.

MEIN CONTRIBUTIONFrom €600K (36 mo) / €750K (12 mo)
MPRP INVESTMENTFrom €150K (govt + property)
MPRP TIMELINE4–6 months
CITIZENSHIPEU passport (Tier 1)
BENEFITS

What you unlock.

  • +Full EU citizenship under MEIN — live, work, study in any EU/EEA state
  • +Visa-free travel to 180+ destinations as a Maltese citizen
  • +Permanent residency for life under MPRP
  • +English is an official language — no language exam required
  • +Family inclusion: spouse, children and dependent parents/grandparents
REQUIREMENTS

What you need.

  • Clean criminal record and four-tier due diligence
  • MEIN: 12 or 36 months of qualifying residence in Malta
  • MEIN: government contribution + qualifying property + donation
  • MPRP: government contribution + 5-year qualifying property (purchase or lease)
  • Comprehensive health insurance
QUALIFYING ROUTES

Choose your structure.

€600K+

MEIN — 36-month route

Citizenship after 36 months residence + €600K contribution + property + €10K NGO donation.

€750K+

MEIN — 12-month route

Exceptional route after 12 months residence + €750K contribution + property + €10K NGO donation.

From €150K

MPRP — Permanent Residency

From €150K government contribution + qualifying property (purchase €375K+ or lease €14K+/yr) + €60K admin.

TIMELINE

From brief to card.

Month 1

Eligibility & Tier-1 Due Diligence

KYC, source-of-funds and preliminary clearance with Community Malta Agency.

Month 2–4

Residency Card / e-Residence

Issued on application — counts toward the MEIN residence period.

Month 6

MPRP Approval

Permanent residency certificate issued for the entire family.

Year 1–3

MEIN Naturalisation

Eligibility test, oath of allegiance, Maltese passport issued.

CONSIDERATIONS

Malta does not advertise citizenship as a transaction — applications are reviewed individually and rejection is real

Tier-1 due diligence is the strictest in Europe; clean track record is non-negotiable

MPRP is the practical entry point for most families; MEIN follows for those committing long-term to Malta

PRIVATE CONSULTATION

Bookyour45-minuteconsultation.

Pick a date and time that works for you. We map your capital, residency goals and timeline against current market windows — then propose a sequenced plan.

  • Buyer-only · no developer commissions accepted
  • Confidential · NDA on request
  • Engagement starts from USD 5,000 advisory fee
  • One-click WhatsApp cancel · no email tag
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MALTA WORKING WEEK · MON–FRI

Disclaimer

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