Portugal
Antigua & Barbuda
ST Lucia
Grenada
St Kitts
Dominica
Hungary
Malta
Greece
Spain
Italy
Latvia
Turkey
Vanuatu
Canada
USA
Nauru
New Zealand
Portugal
From €500,000 + costs
Private Equity Investment
European Residency
EU Schengen Zone Travel
Apply Citizenship 5 years
Program Overview
Malta
Citizenship & Residency
by Investment
Discover more about Malta’s Investor Visa Solutions
Your Trusted Partner for Securing Maltese Citizenship by Investment
At La Vida we guide you every step of the way in securing Maltese residence and citizenship by investment. With over a decade of experience and a global client base spanning 160+ countries our dedicated team offers personalised advice to help you select the best investment route, aligned with your long-term goals for a golden visa and citizenship within Europe. This is your gateway to the EU – let experienced advisors help you secure your future. Reach out today and take the next step.
Your Freedom, Your Future, Your Global Advantage.
With La Vida, your second residency or citizenship is more than a just a backup plan – it’s a strategy for life.
Program Overview : Citizenship by Investment in Malta
Malta’s Citizenship by Investment route, now known as the Maltese Citizenship by Naturalisation for Exceptional Services by Direct Investment, is aimed at ultra-high net worth individuals. Individual investors must make a minimum contribution of €600,000 to the national development fund set up by the government and prove 36 months of residency. Alternatively, there is an expedited route which requires a contribution of €750,000 and evidence of 12 months residency. Investors must also contribute €50,000 per each additional dependent included in their application. In addition to the contribution, investors must also invest a further €700,000 into residential real estate or enter into a rental agreement at a minimum value of €16,000 p.a. which must be maintained for five years. A compulsory donation of €10,000 to a registered philanthropic, cultural, sport, scientific, animal welfare, or artistic non-governmental approved organisation or society is also required. The benefits after one to three of years residency are that applicants can then apply for citizenship through naturalization and gain a Maltese passport. This in turn grants European citizenship with the ability to live, work and study anywhere in the EU.
From €600,000 + costs
Investment & Donation
Full Family
European citizenship
Passport. Visa Free Countries 198
Malta Citizenship by Investment Benefits
The Malta Citizenship by Investment Programme offers considerable benefits for those who spend a period of residency in Malta to acquire naturalisation. The Maltese passport is one of the strongest in the world for visa-free travel and Maltese Citizenship means not only residency in Malta but citizenship within Europe allowing the holder of Maltese citizenship and their family to live and work anywhere within the European Union.
Benefits
- Strong passport offering visa free travel to 198 countries and territories worldwide
- Citizenship of the EU. Ability to live, work and study anywhere within the European Union
- Strict Due Diligence vetting which ensures only the highest quality of successful applicants
Malta Golden Visa : Permanent Residency Programme (MPRP)
The Maltese Permanent Residency Programme (MPRP) grants permanent residency rights to international investors through a combination of property investment and government contributions.
Property Investment
- Purchase a residential property valued at a minimum of €375,000; or
- Lease a property for at least €14,000 per annum for five years.
Contribution to the Maltese Economy
- A contribution of €37,000 to the Maltese economy, covering Spouse and Children.
Donation
- €2,000 to a Maltese-registered non-governmental organization.
Non-Refundable Administration Fee
- €60,000;
- €7,500 Each adult dependent (children up to age 29, parents, or grandparents).
This programme provides a stable, low-risk investment route to gaining a residency visa in an EU Schengen country, with no minimum stay requirement for residency. Additional application and processing fees apply.
All applicants must also hold a valid health insurance policy with a minimum EU-wide coverage of €100,000. Proof is required at final submission stage.
Minimum Investment €99,000 + Real Estate, plus fees
European Residency
EU Schengen Zone Visa-Free Travel
Includes dependent children and grandparents
Apply for citizenship following period of permanent residency
Malta Residency by Investment Benefits
Malta’s Permanent Residency by Investment Programme (MPRP) offers a low-cost permanent residency option for families seeking residency within a European country. It is particularly attractive to investors looking to include several generations under one application. It allows for the main applicant’s spouse along with dependent unmarried children of any age and also for the parents or grandparents on either side of the family.
Benefits
- Low-cost permanent residency within Europe
- Full family including children and grandparents
- Visa-free travel throughout Europe (90 days, out of 180 days).
Malta Residency & Citizenship by Investment FAQ’s
Compare Golden Visa, Residency and citizenship Programmes
There are several citizenship investment and golden visa programmes available in Europe and beyond. Visit the pages below for further options.
Greece
Greece Golden Visa
€250,000 + costs
Real Estate Investment
European Residency
EU Schengen Zone Travel
Turkey
$400,000 Investment
Full Family Residency
No Requirement to Reside
Visa Free Travel
European Passport
Testimonials
Malta Programmes Related news
Insight: 68% of American Investors Choose Portugal’s Golden Visa
Citizenship and Residency Investment Under $100,000
Malta Permanent Residency Programme – Pricing Refresh
Malta’s Permanent Residency Program has been upgraded for 2025. See what has changed…
How to get Residency by Investment in Malta