Malta: Maltese Citizenship by Naturalisation for Exceptional Services by Direct Investment (MEIN) (Citizenship by Investment)

The Maltese Citizenship by Naturalisation for Exceptional Services by Direct Investment (MEIN) program allows major investors and their families to gain citizenship after living in Malta, (an E.U. member state with visa-free access to 184 countries), for at least 1 year.

Benefits

E.U. citizenship
Bring family
Passport power: #8 on HPI
Beautiful Mediterranean beaches
Sunny weather

Introduction

Malta’s capital, Valletta, is among the sunniest cities in Europe, with close to 3,000 hours of sunshine per year. But Malta is more than just sunshine and beaches, as it is home to some of Europe’s oldest and most fascinating history.

The walled city of Mdina, Malta’s former capital, has been inhabited for 4,000 years. Called the “Silent City” because it is closed to cars, Mdina charms visitors with unique shops and unassuming cafes tucked into its mazelike sandstone alleys.

Internet Speed

Fixed broadband: 140.01 Mbps download/20.28 Mbps upload

Mobile: 52.78 Mbps download/13.91 Mbps upload

Cost of living

No. 25 globally

Requirements

There are two investment paths:

$729,000+ invested and applicant must live in Malta for 36 months
$890,000+ invested and applicant must live in Malta for 12 months

$831,000 in property purchased or $19,000 per year in property lease for a personal home in Malta (in addition to the exceptional investment)

$12,000 charitable contribution is also required.

Additional investment required for dependents.

Fees

$24,000+ in government and due diligence fees for a single applicant
Additional fees for dependents
Agency application fees vary

Application Process

Apply through an agency or inquire at your local Maltese embassy.

Documents Required

Completed forms
Passport
Proof of travel and health insurance
Proof of investment and investment plan
Proof of financial means
Proof of property purchase or rental
Proof of relationship to dependents, such as marriage or birth certificates