Malta — Citizenship by Investment

Malta's fixed-investment citizenship program (MEIN) was suspended in April 2025 following an EU Court of Justice ruling. Citizenship is now only available through discretionary, merit-based naturalisation with no set investment amount — ask ICS for current guidance. ICS consultants help determine whether this category fits your profile and manage every stage of the application on your behalf.

General requirements typically include: Golden Visa (MPRP): make a government contribution of EUR 28,000-58,000 depending on route, plus qualifying property.; Purchase property worth EUR 300,000+ (South Malta/Gozo) or EUR 350,000+ (elsewhere), or meet minimum rental thresholds.; Pass due-diligence, background and source-of-funds checks.; Hold a clean criminal record with no visa refusals from major countries.; Include eligible dependents if desired.. Eligibility depends on your individual circumstances — ICS offers a free assessment against the current requirements.

Commonly required documents include: Valid passport, Proof of funds / source of wealth, Police clearance certificate, Birth/marriage certificates for dependents, Property purchase/rental agreement, Passport-size photographs. Exact document requirements can vary by case, so confirm your specific list with an ICS consultant before applying.

In general: Free consultation and eligibility review with ICS; then Golden Visa (MPRP) route selection: property purchase or rental; then Source-of-funds documentation and due diligence preparation; then Government contribution and property investment; then Government due-diligence and processing (typically 4-6 months); then Residency approval — citizenship only possible later via merit-based naturalisation, not by fixed investment. Processing times and exact steps can change — ICS manages this process directly with clients so nothing gets missed.

This program is currently suspended. Contact ICS for the latest guidance and any active alternative pathway.