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Last updated Mar 24th, 2026
MINIMUM RESIDENCY OF 1 YEAR
12 months time to passport
MINIMUM CONTRIBUTION OF €890,000 EUR
Malta is an island nation part of the European Union. Its warm climate, friendly people, low crime rate, and high quality of life make it a popular destination.
Language
Timezone
GMT+1 (CEST)
Direct flights
Currency
Euro
Malta's passport allows visa-free travel to 187 destinations worldwide, including the CARICOM, China, Russia, Singapore, the United Kingdom, and Europe's Schengen Area.
You need to renew your passport every 10 years.
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The legal basis of this program is contained in the Citizenship for Exceptional Services by Direct Investment Regulations (S.L. 188.06), under the Maltese Citizenship Act Cap. 188, LN437 of 2020.
Government Processing Time
By combining real-time data and predictive analytics, we provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date estimate of how long you can expect to wait before receiving the final approval.
12 months
Official processing time
Passport
Proof of address
Police records
ID card
Proof of funds
The Maltese citizenship program allows you to obtain direct citizenship and a passport in a matter of months.
Yes, can be passed on without restriction to future generations.
Yes, you will need to establish your permanent and tax residency in Malta for at least one year to be eligible for citizenship. However, the effective presence requirement is only around 15 days.
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