Malta Citizenship by Naturalization for Exceptional Services by Direct Investment (CES)

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Why choose Malta

The Maltese Citizenship Act Granting of Citizenship for Exceptional Services Regulations (CES), otherwise known as the Malta Citizenship by Naturalization for Exceptional Services by Direct Investment, is an expedited route to citizenship by investment available to qualifying investors looking to obtain EU citizenship. Aimed at high standing individuals, CES allows you to obtain a European passport within 12-36 months.

Our team will accompany you every step of the way to ensure your application in Malta is successful. A dedicated account manager will provide you with the knowledge needed to make a sound investment and ensure you fulfill all the requirements.

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Advantages of Malta citizenship

As a full member of the European Union, Maltese citizenship offers all the benefits that come with having a European passport. A high standard of living and a stable and secure economy are also big draws for investors looking to relocate.

Malta’s citizenship by investment offers investors the opportunity to obtain Maltese citizenship by naturalization within 36 months, or exceptionably, 12 months.

A contribution of at least EUR 600,000 for a minimum residence period of 36 months or EUR 750,000 for a minimum of 12 months, exceptionably.

Minimum investment from €690,000 + extra costs

Whole family

Citizenship by naturalization possible in 12-36 months

Five-year investment and financial contribution to government

Who's eligible?

In order to be eligible for citizenship by naturalization in Malta, you must comply with the requirements below:

Be over 18 years old
Have no criminal record
Not being listed with the Interpol or Europol
Not represent a potential threat to national security or public health of Malta
Not being denied a visa to a country with whom Malta has free-travel arrangements

You must also complete a medical test and have health insurance.

The applicant can also include dependents:

Spouse of the applicant in a monogamous marriage or partner in another relationship having the same or similar status to a monogamous marriage, including a civil union, domestic partnership or common law marriage
Minor children under the age of 18 years old at the time of the application
Adult children under the age of 29 years old who is single and financially dependent on the applicant or who are disabled.
parent or grandparent of the main applicant or spouse/partner over 55 years old and who is wholly maintained or otherwise largely supported by the main applicant.

Documents required

All documents provided must be issued in English or translated into English and duly legalized.

Declaration on the form issued by the Agency, duly filled and certified by a recognized medical practitioner, clinic, hospital, medical or health institute or other health care system attesting that the applicant and his dependents are in good health and are not suffering from any contagious disease and are not likely to become a burden on the Maltese public health system
A sworn declaration made before a commissioner for oaths attesting that the information provided is true and correct
Clean police conduct certificate or certificates from the countries where applicant has resided for at least six (6) months during the last ten (10) years;
Provide a title to residential property in Malta
Proof of residence in Malta for a period of 36 months or 12 months subject to an exceptional direct investment
Donation of €10,000 to a registered philanthropic, cultural, sport, scientific, animal welfare or artistic non governmental organization or society, or as otherwise approved by the Agency
All the agency required forms and any other document as may be required by the Agency from time to time
The applicant shall pay the administrative fees and the non-refundable due diligence fee

Investment requirements

Philanthropic donation

A donation of €10,000 to a registered sport, cultural, scientific, philanthropic, animal welfare, or artistic non-governmental organization or society as approved by the CMA

Property investment

A residential property lease for a minimum of €16,000 per year for a period of 5 years from the date of issue of the certificate of citizenship or the purchase of a property for a minimum of €700,000 that must be kept for at least 5 years from the date of issue of the certificate of citizenship

Direct non-refundable investment

An exceptional direct investment of a minimum of €600,000 or €750,000 for the main applicant, depending on the residence period selected 12 or 36 months (extra €50,000 is required for each dependent)

Malta citizenship by investment timeline

Why us?

We offer a service tailored to your specific needs and requirements. Our team of experts will work diligently from start to finish, ensuring a successful application. Professionalism and integrity are at the core of all we do.

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At Global Citizen Solutions, we work solely on your behalf. We are dedicated to providing a specialized service to each of our clients with the knowledge that comes with years of expertise, as well as access to a proprietary database of market information. We give the insight and data analysis to allow our clients to make investments with confidence.

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