Malta
Residency by Investment
Steps
Minimum Investment
€330,000
Mixed Investment
Minimum Investment
N/A
Real Estate
Time To Citizenship
4-6
Months
Visa-Free Access*
26
Countries & Territories
Steps of Malta Citizenship
✔️Step 1
iWA Citizenships shall pre-screen your passport copy for Government pre-approval to ensure fast processing.
✔️ Step 2
A down payment of the professional fees will be required to open your application.
✔️ Step 3
iWA Citizenships will provide assistance and advise with regards to the collection of the documents required in the checklist and complete the government forms.
✔️ Step 4
✔️ Step 5
The application and the supporting documents are submitted and some of them will be subject to due diligence checks. You’re required to pay EUR 5,500 to cover the costs (this amount is included in the one-time administrative fees)
✔️ Step 6
The due diligence will be performed by the Maltese government and on completion, a decision will be made to either grant permanent residency, decline or request further documentation from the applicant before making a decision
✔️ Step 7
An approval in a principal letter will be issued by the government if successful.
✔️ Step 8
You’re required to pay the remaining part of the administrative fee. Additionally, you will need to invest in bonds as well as purchase or rent property in Malta. Savory & Partners will prepare property rent or purchase documents to complete on the purchase.
✔️ Step 9
A trip to Malta is required in order to submit your biometric data. Malta’s permanent residence cards are granted for five years with the possibility of extension.
✔️ Step 10
You will be able to sell the bonds in five years. You will no longer be obliged to cover the maintenance costs for your property after five years and if necessary you will be able to terminate your rental contract or sell your Maltese property.