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Malta Golden Visa

€300,000 Property Investment

MALTA - CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT

The Maltese Islands are located in the heart of the Mediterranean Sea, just 96 km south of Sicily. The population is distributed on the Islands of Malta, Gozo and Comino which together make up around 400,000 people.

Malta, although small in size is filled with culture, beautiful sights, entertainment, delicious food and warm, friendly locals known for their hospitality. The country is bi-lingual having English as a second language.

The countries strategic position, beautiful beaches, rich historical background and attractive climate have allowed Malta to develop into a popular tourist destination.

Being one of the thriving economies in the European Union, the Republic of Malta enjoys a stable political and economic environment.

The country has been a member of the European Union since 2004 and is part of Schengen since 2007.

MALTA CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT BENEFITS

  • Live in stable, well-respected, and neutral country.
  • EU residence card granting visa-free travel across Europe’s Schengen Area.
  • Right to reside indefinitely in Malta.
  • Five years’ permanent residence, renewable indefinitely.
  • Investment required only for first five years.
  • No residence requirement.
  • Family members included.
  • Moderate cost of living.
  • Direct access to apply for a work permit.
  • Access to high level educational institutions and renowned English Schools and Universities.
  • A low tax regime, with no net worth, gift, and inheritance tax.

INVESTMENT OPTIONS

The Malta Residence and Visa Program is known as the MRVP and allows for investors to qualify for permanent residence status in Malta, providing they meet the required criteria.

Investors should also satisfy all of the below requirements:-

INVEST IN TO BOND

An investment in government bonds of EUR €250,000 to be retained for a minimum period of five years.

FINANCE OPTION: You may choose to finance this investment by leveraging a loan of the same amount for just EUR €75,000. A non-refundable government contribution of EUR €30,000 (EUR €5,500 of which is an advance government administrative fee).

PURCHASE OF PROPERTY

A property purchase of EUR €320,000 (EUR €270,000 in South Malta or Gozo), OR a property lease of EUR €12,000 per annum (EUR €10,000 in South Malta or Gozo).

GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTION

A non-refundable government contribution of EUR €30,000 (EUR €5,500 of which is an advance government administrative fee).

Other Required Criteria:

  • Be at least 18 years of age.
  • Have an annual income of not less than EUR €100,000 arising outside of Malta, or has in his possession a capital of not less than EUR €500,000.
  • Have a stable, regular resource of funds sufficient to maintain him/herself and any of his/her dependants.
  • Be in good health.
  • Have a clean criminal record.
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SCHENGEN TRAVEL COUNTRIES

TIME REQUIREMENTS

To obtain a visa or residency in Malta, the required length of stay depends on the type of visa or residency program you are applying for. Here are the general residency requirements for various visa types:

  1. Malta Permanent Residency Program (MPRP):
  • Residency Requirement: There is no minimum stay requirement. You can be a resident without needing to spend a specific number of days in Malta each year. However, you need to maintain the property and other investment requirements.
  1. Malta Global Residence Program (GRP):
  • Residency Requirement: There is no strict residency requirement, but you are required to spend at least 183 days outside of Malta each year to maintain your non-tax resident status.
  1. Malta Citizenship by Naturalization:
  • If you want to acquire Maltese citizenship through naturalization, you generally need to live in Malta for at least 5 years.
  1. Malta Citizenship by Investment (Exceptional Services by Direct Investment):
  • Through the citizenship by investment program, you can apply for Maltese citizenship after:
    • 12 months of residency for the fast-track option.
    • 36 months of residency for the standard track.

During this period, you must demonstrate a genuine link to Malta, such as renting or owning property, paying taxes, and having an active presence.

The specific requirements may vary based on the program and personal circumstances, but Malta’s residency and visa programs generally offer flexibility in terms of physical presence.

VISA FREE TRAVEL TO 26 SHENGEN COUNTRIES

Austria Germany Lithuania Slovakia
Belgium Greece Luxembourg Slovenia
Czech Republic Hungary Malta Spain
Denmark Iceland Netherlands Sweden
Estonia Italy Norway Switzerland
Finland Latvia Poland
France Liechtenstein Portugal

WHY USE RESIDENCY INVEST FOR YOUR MALTA GOLDEN VISA?

We help you choose a suitable business to invest into

We achieve 100% approval success

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