Malta
CITIZENSHIP PROGRAMS
FACT-SHEET
Malta
LOCATION: Malta is the largest island and the cultural, commercial and administrative center.
TimeZone
UTC+1
Population
432,089
GDP
12.53 USD Billion
Currency
Euro
Religion
Maltese:98% English:88% (as a second language) Italian:66% French:17%
BENEFITS
Cost :
Starts €900,000 + Costs
Time to Citizenship:
12 or 36 months
Visa-Free:
184 countries
Why Malta?
- Dual Citizenship is permitted.
- Visa-free or visa-on-arrival travel to 183 destinations including Canada and the EU
- Right to study, reside and work within EU countries
- Schengen membership
- No language proficiency tests
- Taxes based on domicile & residence – not citizenship
Route to Maltese Citizenship
The Malta program includes three financial requirements:
- A contribution to the development of Malta
- A purchase of stocks or bonds
- A property transaction
The combined upfront financial requirement, including applicable government charges and citizenship application fees, is just under EUR 900,000. These costs will increase slightly depending on family size.