Key Benefits:

1. Visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to approximately 190 destinations
2. Successful applicants, once residency requirements are met and citizenship eligibility is approved, may apply for Maltese citizenship
3. Malta is recognized as a transparent and reputable financial hub, ideal for international business operations
4. The program allows for the inclusion of a spouse, children, parents, and grandparents in the main application
5. The country upholds some of the world’s most stringent due diligence standards for applicant vetting
6. Malta offers a desirable location for both residence and second homes, with excellent connectivity to global destinations.

Requirements:

1. Applicants must be at least 18 years old
2. A financial contribution of no less than EUR 600,000 for a minimum residence period of 36 months, or EUR 750,000 for a reduced period of 12 months
3. The purchase of a residential property in Malta valued at a minimum of EUR 700,000, which must be maintained for five years from the date of the oath of allegiance; alternatively, leasing a property with an annual rental value of at least EUR 16,000, also held for five years starting from the date of the oath
4. A charitable donation of at least EUR 10,000 to a recognized sport, cultural, scientific, philanthropic, animal welfare, or artistic organization or society approved by the Community Malta Agency
5. Legal residence in Malta for a period of at least 36 months, or 12 months in exceptional cases, which includes the lease of a property with an annual rental value of no less than EUR 16,000
6. Applicants must hold a valid residence card to be eligible for citizenship
7. The Community Malta Agency is responsible for overseeing the due diligence and verification process.

Application Process

The Community Malta Agency is the government body tasked with overseeing and managing all aspects related to Maltese citizenship. This includes the receipt and processing of applications for Naturalisation through Exceptional Services by Direct Investment in Malta. Each application undergoes a comprehensive evaluation, which includes a four-stage due diligence procedure to ensure the integrity and credibility of the applicant.

1.

• Client contacts Destiny Migration Company.
• Initial due diligence checks are conducted.
• If approved, the client signs the service agreement and submits the retainer.
• Tier 1 due diligence checks are carried out by the Community Malta Agency.
• Upon successful completion, the residence permit application is submitted to the Community Malta Agency.
• Residence permit is granted if the application is successful.
• Citizenship eligibility application is submitted to the Community Malta Agency.
• The agency performs comprehensive Tier 2, Tier 3, and Tier 4 due diligence checks, with findings presented to the minister.
• The minister assesses the applicant’s eligibility for citizenship.
• If eligible, the citizenship application is submitted to the Community Malta Agency after a 36-month residence period (or 12 months, if exceptionally permitted).
• The agency updates its due diligence findings on the applicant and presents them to the minister.
• The minister makes a final decision on granting Maltese citizenship.
• Upon approval, the applicant fulfills the required investment, donation, and property obligations.
• Proof of meeting these obligations is provided.
• The applicant is invited to Malta to take the oath of allegiance.
• Maltese certificate of naturalization is issued.
• The Community Malta Agency conducts ongoing monitoring for a five-year period.

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