Facts About Malta Citizenship by Investment

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Have you always wanted to become a citizen of the EU and enjoy all the rights to live, work or study in all the member countries? Consider a citizenship by investment programme in Malta, the only EU nation to offer such a scheme.

Premier Consultancy Thailand is an international immigration and tax consultancy that can help you achieve citizenship in Malta. We’ll discuss the pros and cons of this option to help you make the right decision for you and your family’s future.

The Pros of Malta Citizenship

Malta is the only EU country offering a direct citizenship by investment programme. This benefit alone is attractive to foreign nationals looking for a new, stable country to invest in and reside in with their families. However, there are many additional advantages to establishing Malta citizenship.

Malta is a warm and welcoming Mediterranean island country that introduced its second citizenship by investment (CBI) programme after the first one easily reached its government-declared cap on applicants.

Become an EU Member

The new citizens gained the right to live and work in the twenty-seven member countries of the EU, and enjoy visa-free travel to 186 countries, including the US, UK, and Canada. The global mobility and freedom of the Malta passport can open the doors to new opportunities for investors, while residing in an EU country provides safety and security for their families. And Malta citizenship has family inclusion options for all dependents.

Tax and Financial Benefits

Malta’s new citizenship by investment programme, available to 400 applicants annually, also provides a desirable tax status for non-residents. Citizens of Malta enjoy no wealth, estate or inheritance taxes, regardless of whether they reside in Malta.

Quality of Life in Malta

Malta citizens enjoy a high quality of life. This English-speaking country has a modern infrastructure, quality education, secure banking, and internet services available island-wide.

Potential residents will also have access to one of the world’s top-ranked healthcare systems. Malta’s healthcare is ranked number 5 by the WHO.

A Malta passport can offer new travel opportunities

Navigating the Process of Malta Citizenship by Investment

Obtaining Malta citizenship requires high investment and stringent application requirements. However, when compared to the long-term opportunities and security of EU membership, these administrative procedures are a minor hurdle.

Required Contributions

An applicant must be at least 18 years old and contribute at least EUR 600,000 for a minimum residential period of 36 months or EUR 750,000 for at least 12 months.

Residence Requirements

The applicant must also purchase a residence in Malta with a value of at least EUR 700,000. The property must be held for at least 5 years (without subletting). Alternatively, the applicant can lease a rental property for at least EUR 16,000 per year. (A 36-month or, exceptionally, an 18-month lease agreement is required during the residence period.)

NGO Donation

The applicant is also required to donate at least EUR 10,000 to an approved non-governmental organisation. These include cultural, sport, scientific, animal welfare, artistic and philanthropic organisations.

Time-consuming Process

Obtaining Malta Citizenship can be a lengthy process, taking between 1 and 3 years to complete. However, you can receive a residency card allowing visa-free travel within the Schengen Area upon submitting your Malta CBI application.

Mandatory 12-36 Month Residency

Another problem may be the residency requirement for applicants. 12-36 months can be difficult for a family to maintain residency in one place while having other family members or businesses in different parts of the world.

4-Tier Naturalisation Process

Malta has a strict, 4-tier citizenship process that all applicants must pass. The application must be made on the appropriate forms, and all fees must be paid. Applications will be denied if they are found to contain false information. Once the ministry has decided to grant citizenship, the applicant will be required to fulfil the investment and donation requirements.

A successful applicant will be awarded a naturalisation certificate after 36 months (or 12 months by exception). They will have a passport issued to them and be invited to take the oath of citizenship. The new citizen will be under a five-year monitoring period.

Contact Premier Consultancy Thailand

If you’ve weighed the pros and cons and are interested in enjoying the travel freedom and investment opportunities that Malta investment citizenship can offer, contact Premier Consultancy Thailand.

We can start the application process so that you and your family can become Maltese citizens. We also have alternative citizenship programmes for you to consider. Let Premier Consultancy Thailand help you choose the right citizenship.

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