Published: December 1, 2018

CITIZENSHIP AND RESIDENCY BY INVESTMENT BLOG

Citizenship by Investment Expiration.

Note (2026): Malta’s former Citizenship by Investment program has been replaced by the Citizenship by Merit framework.

December 2018: Will my investment citizenship expire?

Answer: No. When you acquire citizenship under the Maltese citizenship program, for example, you and your family enjoy full citizenship for life, which can be passed on to future generations by descent.

Malta Passport Expiration
Please note that should you apply for a residency program certain restrictions, such as expiration, might apply.

For example, the Maltese Global Residency Program (GRP) is a residency visa program that requires annual renewal to avoid expiration. On the other hand, the Malta Residency and Visa Program (MRVP) is a permanent residency program, which means you will enjoy residency for life!

Please note that regardless of the type of residency program, residency never passes on to your children. Please contact us if you have any questions which program - citizenship or residency - is best given your investment goals.     

Take the Quiz: Malta (EU) Residency or Citizenship. Which one is right for me?

Find out if you qualify for Malta permanent residency or Malta citizenship, including an EU passport / dual citizenship status.

Program Interest
Permanent Residency: Non‑EU nationals who obtain permanent residence in Malta under the MPRP program are granted the right to live, work, study, or retire in Malta. The program requires a minimum investment from €99,000, in addition to either purchasing or renting property, along with applicable professional and legal fees.

Citizenship: Malta citizenship under the Malta Citizenship by Merit framework grants the right to live, work, study, or retire in Malta, along with access to public healthcare and education. It also provides an EU passport, allowing holders to live and work in any EU member state, not just Malta. Eligible applicants typically include individuals with exceptional achievements in science, technology, or innovation; those distinguished in culture, the arts, or sports; business leaders and entrepreneurs whose ventures create employment in Malta; and philanthropic or humanitarian figures whose work and contributions demonstrates a broader international impact.

Eligibility Screening
Contact Information
Because residency and citizenship frameworks can evolve over time please contact us to speak with an advisor or to receive a preliminary quotation. The information provided in this blog post is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be construed as legal or financial advice.

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