Question 1

How much does Malta citizenship by investment cost?

Accepted Answer

Malta's Citizenship by Naturalisation (MEIN) program has a total outlay starting from EUR 690,000, which includes a contribution to the government, a real estate purchase or rental, and a charitable donation. It is the only program offering EU citizenship by investment.

Question 2

How long does Malta CBI take?

Accepted Answer

Malta's citizenship process takes 12-36 months. It requires a period of residency before the citizenship grant. The Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP) is faster at 4-6 months for residency only.

Question 3

What are the benefits of a Malta passport?

Accepted Answer

A Maltese passport provides EU citizenship with the right to live and work anywhere in the EU/EEA, visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 185+ countries, and is one of the strongest passports in the world.

Question 4

What is Malta's MPRP program?

Accepted Answer

The Malta Permanent Residence Programme grants permanent residence from EUR 100,000. It offers a flat 15% tax on foreign income remitted to Malta with a minimum of EUR 15,000 per year, no tax on income not remitted, and no wealth or inheritance tax.

Question 5

Is Malta an English-speaking country?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Malta is fully English-speaking with English as one of its two official languages alongside Maltese. It uses a common law legal system, making it familiar for UK and US nationals.

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