Global Residency and Citizenship by Investment Report: Malta (CBI)
Rankings
Overall ranking: 6th (score: 88.01)
- Procedure: 8th
- Mobility: 2nd
- Tax Optimization: 3rd
- Quality of Life: 2nd
- Investment: 4th
Country Information
Legal Provision | |
Region | Europe |
Minimum investment threshold | € 690,000 |
Year of inception | 2020 (replacing the former IPP) |
Visa-free countries | 172 |
Investment options | Exceptional Direct Investment (Non-Refundable Contribution), Real Estate Requirement and Charitable Donation |
Physical presence requirements | Minimum 12 or 36 months residency before application |
Family member inclusion | The main applicant can include Spouse, children (up to 30 if in full-time study), parents (above 55 if dependent), unmarried siblings (under 18) |
Dual citizenship allowed | Yes |
Average processing time | 14-36 months |