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ARTICLE · 02 APRIL 2014

Factsheet: Citizenship By investment - Malta Individual Investor Programme Regulations

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Malta has introduced an "Individual Investor Programme" (the "Citizenship Programme") with which Malta grants naturalisation (i.e. citizenship) by investment to reputable foreign individuals and their eligible dependents following a thorough and rigid due diligence process. The following is a summary of the salient features of the Citizenship Programme.

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Andrew Manduca
Andrew Manduca
Chris Curmi
Chris Curmi

Introduction

Malta has introduced an "Individual Investor Programme" (the "Citizenship Programme"), with which Malta grants naturalisation (i.e. citizenship) by investment to reputable foreign individuals and their eligible dependents following a thorough and rigid due diligence process. The following is a summary of the salient features of the Citizenship Programme.

What are the minimum criteria for eligibility for the main applicant?

  • Individual must be at least 18 years of age;
  • Is required to make a contribution to the economic development of Malta by the payment of a non-refundable contribution to the Malta National Development & Social Fund / Consolidated Fund; and

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