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Purchase of real estate
Striving to support its economy, Malta, which is located south of Italy in the Mediterranean Sea, offers foreign investors the opportunity to obtain citizenship of their country.
Malta Citizenship in Malta
Malta Residency Features
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The country is a member of the European Union
A Maltese passport is no different from the passport of a citizen of Germany, France, or any other country that is part of the EU.
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European Union rights
A holder of a Maltese passport has the right to live, work, or study in any country that is part of the European Union.
Benefits of citizenship in Malta
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1Opportunities
With a Malta passport, you can permanently reside in any EU country, as well as in the UK and Switzerland
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2Habitation
There is no requirement for permanent residence in Malta
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3Visa-free travel
Visa-free travel to 186 countries of the world, including countries such as: Great Britain, Australia, Canada, Japan, all countries of the Schengen area, etc
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4Visa-free entry
Malta is among the 28 countries whose citizens can visit the United States without a visa (Visa Waiver Program — VWP)
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5Convenience
Maltese citizenship is a lifelong status, it does not need to be renewed after 3 or 5 years
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6Citizenship
Citizenship cannot be revoked or not extended
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7Passport replacement
Replacing a passport after 10 years is a purely technical procedure, similar to replacing a driver's license in Russia
Investment Requirements
The main requirement is a non-refundable donation to the state fund of 750,000 euros if the citizenship application is made one year after receiving a residence permit, or 600,000 euros if the investor is willing to wait three years.The spouse, children (both minors and adults up to 19 years old) and parents of the investor can obtain Maltese citizenship provided an additional donation of 50,000 euros per person is made. To include parents in the citizenship application, they must be over 55 years old.A candidate for Maltese citizenship must have a local address on the island for at least five years, for which it is necessary to purchase real estate in Malta worth from 700,000 euros. The purchase of real estate can be replaced by rental, but the annual rent amount should not be less than 16,000 euros, which adds up to 80,000 euros in expenses over five years.Additionally, the candidate for citizenship is required to make a donation of 10,000 euros to a charity organization registered in Malta.
