Malta

Malta has a strategic location at the centre of the Mediterranean Sea. It is a sovereign island nation and a full member of the European Union, Europe's Schengen Area, the Eurozone as well as the British Commonwealth. After more than 160 years of British rule, Malta gained independence in 1964 and soon became a republic with a parliamentary democracy system. English has remained an official language along with Maltese and the English Common Law still has a strong influence on the legal system. The country enjoys an excellent Mediterranean climate and lifestyle, a high standard of living, and extensive air links connecting the archipelago to the rest of Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Malta managed to develop a good business infrastructure and successfully positioned itself as a leading international business hub and investment destination with a favourable tax regime. This highly respected, stable and neutral jurisdiction also runs the world's most exclusive citizenship-by-investment programme aimed at ultra-high-net-worth individuals.

CITIZENSHIP BENEFITS

Visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 186 countries and territories incl. most of Europe, the UK, Hong Kong, Singapore, the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, South Africa, Mexico, Japan, Turkey, the UAE
EU passport: right to live, work and study in 27 EU member states and Switzerland
Schengen country
British Commonwealth passport: certain privileges in the UK and other member states - consular assistance, right to vote, scholarship access etc.
Access to European education (free or local fees) and healthcare (free or subsidised)
No taxes for non-residents (if no income is earned in Malta); very attractive taxation system for non-domiciled residents (taxed only on income arising in Malta or remitted to Malta)
Great place for the main residence and Mediterranean lifestyle

PROGRAMME'S STRENGTHS

The programme has an investment element, part of which is recoverable. From approx. EUR 975,000 (donation + investment) incl. all fees - the lowest capital requirement to gain EU citizenship
Option to include a spouse, children and parents
Citizenship can be passed down to future generations at no extra fee
Efficient application process
Minimal physical presence requirement
Dual citizenship allowed
Good option for applicants looking to renounce their original citizenship
World's most reputable and exclusive citizenship-by-investment programme capped at 1,800 applicants only

DONation + investment option

EUR 650,000 donation to The National Development and Social Fund AND
EUR 150,000 investment in government bonds AND
EUR 350,000 investment in real estate (rent option is also available)