Malta Residency/
Citizenship By Investment
- Best value EU Permanent Residence (Golden Visa) from EUR 130K with permanent residency status granted from ‘Day One’. Full approval typically within 6 months.
- Fastest route to EU passport: Malta Citizenship-By-Merit Program can lead to a passport in under 12 months, at a cost of around EUR 1.2M (incl. everyone on the application).
- Travel convenience: Malta Permanent Residency card allows visa-free travel throughout all 27 EU & Schengen Zone member states; Malta Passport allows visa-free travel to 184 countries (one of the most powerful travel documents in the world).
- Strong economy: well-developed finance, tourism, education and healthcare services within a safe and secure EU member state.
- Family included: spouse and minor children can all be part of the application at no extra cost; unmarried children up to age 29 and parents over 65 also allowed for extra fee.
- Extra perks: Mediterranean lifestyle with 300 days of annual sunshine; English is an official language; direct flights to major European capitals.
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Faqs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Malta Permanent Residence Program?
The Malta Permanent Residence Program allows non-EU nationals to obtain permanent residency in Malta through a qualifying investment and government contribution process.
How long does it take to get Malta permanent residency?
Yes, most citizenship by investment programs grant citizenship for life and allow it to be passed on to future generations. This is typically based on the legal principle of ‘jus sanguinis’ (right of blood), meaning that children born to a citizen parent may be eligible for citizenship themselves.
Can family members be included in the Malta residency application?
Yes, applicants can include their spouse, dependent children, and in some cases parents or grandparents under the same application.
Does Malta permanent residency provide visa-free travel in Europe?
Yes, Malta permanent residents can travel visa-free within the Schengen Area across many European countries.
What is the difference between Malta residency and Malta citizenship?
Permanent residency allows you to live in Malta long-term, while citizenship provides a Malta passport and full EU citizenship benefits.
Is Malta a good place to live and invest?
Malta offers a stable economy, high-quality healthcare, English-speaking environment, excellent education, and a safe Mediterranean lifestyle.
Do I need to live in Malta full-time to maintain residency?
No, Malta residency programs generally do not require full-time physical residence, though applicants must meet ongoing compliance requirements.
