Malta Individual Investor Programme (MIIP)

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The Malta Individual Investor Programme (MIIP) was recently launched by the Government of Malta by virtue of Legal Notice 47 of 2014, to attract foreign investment into the Maltese economy. Persons who invest in Malta will, after taking up residence on the island for one year, be entitled to be naturalised as Maltese citizens.

Qualification Requirements

The Primary Applicant for Maltese citizenship must meet the following requirements:

• Be over 18 years of age;
• Contribute the amount of € 650,000 to the National Development Social Fund;
• Acquire a property in Malta and provide proof thereof, with a minimum value of € 350,000 and not dispose of such property for a period of 5 years or lease a property for at least 5 years with a minimum annual rent of € 16,000;