The Malta Individual Investor Programme (MIIP) was launched in 2014, after an amendment to the Citizenship Act, Chapter 188.
The amendment lead to the enactment of LN 47 of 2014, which established the MIIP. Under the programme, citizenship may be granted to wealthy foreign individuals that contribute economically and invest in the country.
Investment
Donation To The National Development Fund + Investment In Government Bonds + Investment In Real Estate
€650,000 non-refundable donation to the National Development Fund, for the main applicant,
AND
€25,000 for the spouse and each minor child.
€55,000 for each unmarried child between 18-26 y.o., and for each dependent parent over 55 y.o.
AND
€150,000 Investment in bonds or shares approved by the Government of Malta. Investment must be kept for at least five years.
AND
€350,000 Investment in Maltese Real Estate, and keep it for at least five years, or
€16,000 annual property rent with a five-year contract.
Total Minimum Cash Outlay for a family with a minor child:
€1,200,000*
(real estate investment)
Or
€930,000*
(5-year property rent).
*Excluding Fees (See fees below).
The names of all persons that have become Maltese citizens are published in the Government Gazette.
Physical Residency Requirement
Oath of allegiance and the issuance of a Certificate of Naturalization will be done after 1 year from the effective date of the beginning of a genuine connection with Malta. This requirement was the basis for the approval of the Malta Investor Individual Program by the European Commission.
To prove the genuine link it is required to be a resident in Malta for one year and provide evidence of the link, such as business activity, club membership, professional associations, sponsorship or local philanthropy. The residence requirement is only mandatory for the main applicant.
To be a Maltese resident, applicant should apply for an E-Residency Card, which will entitle applicants to set a residence status in Malta and travel freely thorough the Schengen Area. This step is mandatory in the IIP application process.
Requirements for E-Residency Card:
Visit Malta to apply for the card and submit biometric data.
Proof of economic self-sufficiency.
Proof of Global Health Insurance.
Residential address in Malta.
Payment of €5,000 (and €1,000 administrative fee for each dependent) on account from the €10,000 non-refundable deposit on the National Development and Social Funds contribution.
Our company and its partners in Malta will assist you to successfully fulfill this requirement.
Requirements
Genuine Link with Malta (1-year residency). See details above.
Main applicant must be at least 18 years old.
Evidence of holding comprehensive health insurance.
Main applicant and dependents must be in good health and not have any communicable disease, and do not carry a disease requiring treatment representing a burden on the Maltese health system.
Fit and Proper Test. A four-tier due diligence process will be conducted to certify that applicants are in good standing and repute.
Original Police certificate with clean criminal record. Required for jurisdictions where the applicant has resided a cumulative period of 6 (even in intermittent periods) over the last 10 years. Interpol, International Criminal Court and other authority checking will be conducted.
Not to be likely to cause disrepute to Malta.
Not to be denied a Visa to a country where Malta has visa-free access. Not to be a potential national security threat.
An undertaking to remit the total required contribution.
An undertaking to purchase or rent property in Malta.
An undertaking to make investment in Government financial instruments.
Application Forms and supporting documents shall be done in English or accompanied by an authenticated translation.
Revocation of Maltese Citizenship in the case of:
Citizenship acquired by means of fraud, false representation or false documentation.
Unlawfully trading or communicating or associating with an enemy or any business linked to an enemy in a war.
Act or speech in a disloyal or disaffected way towards the President or the Government of Malta.
Restricted Nationalities
Afghanistan, Iran, North Korea
Dual Citizenship
Dual citizenship is recognized in Malta. You are not required to renounce your previous nationality to become a citizen of Malta.
Documents Required
Statement of Source of Funds
Bank Statement
Undertaking to remit total contribution
Undertaking to purchase Government Financial Instruments
Undertaking to rent property
Real estate sales and purchase agreement
Certified copy of passport
Evidence of Health Insurance
Original Police Clearance Certificate
Original or Certified copy of Birth Certificate (if applicable)
Original or Certified copy of Marriage Certificate (if applicable)
Photograph and Signature Certificate
Medical Certificate
Six passport-size photos
Original Bank Reference Letter (Not older than 6 month)
Proof of payment of nonrefundable processing and due diligence fees
Investment Confirmation / Escrow agreement
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