Malta Citizenship for Exceptional Services

At the end of April 2025, due to the recognition by the European Court of Justice of Citizenship by Investment program not complying with EU rules, since it does not imply a real connection with the state when obtaining citizenship by investment, the acceptance of applications by Investment program was suspended. The country's official bodies announced the development and launch of a procedure for granting citizenship "based on a combination of merits": economic, cultural, scientific or humanitarian.

A Brief Introduction to Malta

From the ancient Neolithic temples of Mnajdra and Hypogeum to the baroque magnificence of local palazzos, Malta is undoubtedly a world-class destination to live, work and relax.

Serving as the gateway between North Africa and Europe, the islands have a long and proud history of conquerors, and various civilizations have since their distinctive marks on the country.

From the Venetians, the Maltese draw their iconic colourful boats seen in harbours all over Valetta. From the Knights of St John, the impressive ramparts and fortresses of Valletta and the Three Cities, marking the city out as a true historical treasure trove.

Malta features impressive and unique architecture, the most distinctive being St John’s Cathedral in the capital as well as the famed Mosta Dome.

For the holidaymaker seeking to work on their tan, there are plenty of resorts and a thriving nightlife. The water here is warmer and cleaner than many other countries in the Mediterranean. For the adventurous, Malta also offers a full gamut of opportunities for walking, rock climbing, sailing and water sports.

Advantages of a passport

Guaranteed Security

World’s strictest due diligence standards and vetting of applicants ensure that only the most suitable applicants are admitted

Stable and developed economy

Citizenship of a well-respected and stable EU country

Dual citizenship

No restrictions on dual citizenship

Convenient and easy air links to the whole world

Malta is an attractive place to live or to own a second home and enjoys excellent air links all over the world

Gives you the right to work

EU citizenship gives right of establishment in all 27 EU countries and Switzerland

Visa-free travel

Visa-free travel to 184 destinations

Our clients' stories

EU residency based on property ownership

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Ability to Travel Freely to EU Countries for Russian Citizens

Our main question was how to get visa-free access to Europe for the whole family, including our children and father. We heard that Greece allows parents but does not accept Russian citizens. We had never heard of Vanuatu before, but now we are its citizens with Greek residency. Thank you!

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Second Citizenship

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Citizenship for travel

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Freedom of movement

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Immigration with Citizenship Acquisition

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Residence permit for retirees

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Free travel across Europe

Very beautiful passports, and as my mom said: blue suits us very well!

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184 countries visa-free for Malta citizens

Malta passport holders enjoy visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to over 180 countries, including the EU, UK, USA (eTA), and Canada (eTA). As an EU member, Malta offers seamless travel and residency across the Schengen Zone.
*Visa on arrival
**eTA

A
  • Albania
  • American Samoa **
  • Andorra
  • Anguilla
  • Antigua and Barbuda
  • Argentina
  • Armenia
  • Aruba
  • Australia **
  • Austria
B
  • Bahamas
  • Bahrain *
  • Bangladesh *
  • Barbados
  • Belarus
  • Belgium
  • Belize
  • Bermuda
  • Bolivia *
  • Bonaire; St. Eustatius and Saba
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Botswana
  • Brazil
  • British Virgin Islands
  • Brunei
  • Bulgaria
  • Burkina Faso *
C
  • Cambodia *
  • Canada **
  • Cape Verde Islands
  • Cayman Islands
  • Chile
  • Colombia
  • Comores Islands *
  • Cook Islands
  • Costa Rica
  • Croatia
  • Curacao
  • Cyprus
  • Czech Republic
D
  • Denmark
  • Dominica
  • Dominican Republic
E
  • Ecuador
  • Egypt *
  • El Salvador
  • Estonia
  • Eswatini (Swaziland)
F
  • Falkland Islands
  • Faroe Islands
  • Fiji
  • Finland
  • France
  • French Guiana
  • French Polynesia
  • French West Indies
G
  • Gabon *
  • Gambia
  • Georgia
  • Germany
  • Greece
  • Grenada
  • Guam **
  • Guatemala
  • Guinea-Bissau *
H
  • Haiti
  • Honduras
  • Hungary
I
  • Iceland
  • Indonesia
  • Iran *
  • Ireland
  • Israel
  • Italy
J
  • Jamaica
  • Japan
  • Jordan *
K
  • Kazakhstan
  • Kenya *
  • Kiribati
  • Kosovo
  • Kuwait *
  • Kyrgyzstan
L
  • Laos *
  • Latvia
  • Lebanon *
  • Lesotho
  • Liechtenstein
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg
M
  • Madagascar *
  • Malawi *
  • Malaysia
  • Maldives *
  • Marshall Islands
  • Mauritania *
  • Mauritius
  • Mexico
  • Micronesia
  • Moldova
  • Monaco
  • Mongolia *
  • Montenegro
  • Morocco
  • Mozambique *
N
  • Nepal *
  • Netherlands
  • New Zealand **
  • Nicaragua
  • North Macedonia
  • Northern Mariana Islands **
  • Norway
P
  • Pakistan **
  • Panama
  • Papua New Guinea *
  • Paraguay
  • Peru
  • Philippines
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Puerto Rico **
Q
  • Qatar
R
  • Romania
  • Rwanda *
  • Reunion
S
  • Samoa
  • San Marino
  • Sao Tome and Principe
  • Saudi Arabia *
  • Senegal
  • Serbia
  • Seychelles *
  • Sierra Leone *
  • Singapore
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • Solomon Islands
  • Somalia *
  • South Africa
  • Spain
  • Sri Lanka **
  • St. Helena *
  • Sweden
  • Switzerland
  • St. Kitts and Nevis
  • St. Lucia
  • St. Maarten
  • St. Vincent and the Grenadines
T
  • Taiwan
  • Tajikistan *
  • Tanzania
  • Thailand *
  • Timor-Leste
  • Togo *
  • Tonga
  • Trinidad and Tobago
  • Tunisia
  • Turkey
  • Tuvalu
  • Turks and Caicos Islands
U
  • Uganda
  • Ukraine
  • United Arab Emirates
  • United Kingdom
  • Uruguay
  • Uzbekistan
  • United States
V
  • Vanuatu
  • Vatican City
  • Venezuela
Z
  • Zambia
  • Zimbabwe

Frequently Asked Questions

The residence requirement applies to the main applicant, their spouse, and all adult dependents.

According to Legal Notice LN47/2014, the applicant must give proof of residence status in Malta for a minimum of 12 months prior to taking the oath of allegiance.

Yes, Main Applicants and their dependents have to visit Malta to apply for their E-Residence Cards as they need to submit their biometric data.Applicants aged 12 years and over have to submit biometric data in person. Applicants below 12 years can present a passport photo together with the relevant forms.

Proof of economic self-sufficiency Proof of Global Health Insurance Residential address in Malta

The Malta residence is one of the fastest European Golden Visas to obtain with a processing time of only 3 to 4 months.

Investors that attain a Malta residence permit through this program will not require a Schengen Visa to travel to other Schengen Area countries for short stays of no more than 90 days in an 180-day period. As a result, obtaining a Europe golden visa through Malta can make it significantly easier for business professionals from outside of the EU to do business in all 26 Schengen countries. Malta residence permit holders can travel to the following countries without the need to apply for a European travel visa: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lichenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland.

Launched in January 2021, the Malta Permanent Residence Program is a fast and efficient way for foreign investors from non-EU countries to obtain a valid European residence permit legally. Under the Malta Permanent Residence Program, non-EU citizens can acquire a Malta residence permit promptly allowing the investor and their family to enter and/or live in Malta, as well as to travel freely to all EU Schengen Area countries including Switzerland. Once in possession of a Maltese residence permit, there is no need to apply for a Schengen Visa in order to visit EU countries such as Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Portugal, or Greece.

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