Malta

Malta is the gold standard for citizenship by naturalisation in Europe. An English-speaking EU member state with a favorable non-dom tax regime, Schengen access, and a thriving fintech and gaming ecosystem.

530K

Population

Valletta

Capital

English & Maltese

Language

EUR (Euro)

Currency

GMT+1/+2

Timezone

From EUR 690K

Citizenship (MEIN)

From EUR 100K

Permanent Residence (MPRP)

12–36 months

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Residency & Citizenship Programs

Malta offers both a permanent residence programme and a citizenship-by-naturalisation pathway, each with distinct requirements and benefits.

Citizenship by Naturalisation (MEIN)

From EUR 690,000 total outlay

Processing: 12-36 months

EU citizenship — live and work anywhere in the EU/EEA
Full Schengen zone travel (26 countries)
Visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 180+ countries
English-speaking country with common law legal system
Includes spouse, children, and dependent parents
Strong regulatory framework (gaming, fintech, blockchain)
No minimum physical presence after obtaining citizenship
Mediterranean lifestyle with high quality of life

Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP)

From EUR 100,000

Processing: 4-6 months

Permanent residence in Malta and free movement across Schengen
Flat 15% tax on foreign income remitted to Malta (minimum EUR 15,000/yr)
No tax on income that is not remitted to Malta
No wealth tax, no inheritance tax, no estate duty
Includes spouse, children, and dependent parents
Right to settle in Malta indefinitely
Renewable — no need to reapply
Path to citizenship after 5 years of residency

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