Does Malta allow dual citizenship with the US?

Yes, Malta allows dual citizenship, including dual citizenship with the United States and many other countries.

You can keep your original passport and also receive the passport of Malta. While dual citizenship with the US and many other countries is allowed, please check with your own country as some countries, such as China, do not permit their citizens to hold a second nationality and passport.

In Malta, dual citizenship has been legal for many years. Malta citizenship can be obtained by birth, registration, naturalisation, or by naturalisation for exceptional services by direct investment, i.e., the popular Malta citizenship by investment program. Likewise, the US allows dual citizenship and does not require US citizens to give up their citizenship when receiving citizenship of another country.

Applicants and their families can receive Malta dual citizenship status if their country of origin allows holding multiple citizenships. The cost of applying for Malta citizenship is at least €632,000 plus fees and a purchase or rental of Malta real estate, under the Malta Citizenship by Naturalization for Exceptional Services by Direct Investment Regulation, which is Malta's citizenship by investment program.

The Maltese government has no restrictions on holding both Maltese citizenship and the citizenship of another country. This means you can enjoy the benefits and freedoms of holding two passports. Because Malta is a member of the European Union, Malta citizens enjoy the freedoms of European citizens. 

Malta citizenship has many benefits, including the right to travel, live, work, and study anywhere in the EU, visa-free travel to over 180 destinations, including the US, Canada, and the UK, and free access to high-quality healthcare and schooling.

Summary

Can U.S. citizens apply for dual citizenship? Indeed, United States citizens can retain their US passport when acquiring Maltese citizenship since Malta permits applicants to maintain their original citizenship. Through the Malta Citizenship by Naturalisation for Exceptional Service by Direct Investment program, foreign individuals can apply for a Malta passport after residing in Malta for either 1 or 3 years, depending on the chosen residency option. US applicants have the freedom to decide whether to retain their US citizenship or renounce it once they have obtained Maltese citizenship. It is advisable for applicants from other countries to consult their respective governments to verify if dual citizenship is permitted, as while most countries do not impose restrictions on obtaining a second nationality, certain countries prohibit their citizens from holding a second passport.

Main Points: Malta Dual Citizenship

1. Malta allows dual citizenship
2. US citizens can keep the US passport
3. Dual citizenship extends to families
4. Most countries allow dual nationality
5. Some countries prohibit dual passports

---

Because the Malta immigration by investment program details can change over time please contact us about the current rules and regulations.

Click here for the Malta citizenship by investment program. Click here for the Malta residency programs.

To start the application process online please register here.

For a detailed cost estimate or to schedule a confidential consultation please use our contact form.
 
Other articles in this series:

• The Basics / Malta Citizenship: Does Malta allow dual citizenship with the USA?

• The Basics / Malta Citizenship: Do you get citizenship if you buy real estate in Malta?

• The Basics / Malta Citizenship: How easy is it to get Malta citizenship?

• The Basics / Malta Citizenship: How long does it take to get the Malta citizenship?

• The Basics / Malta Citizenship: What is the cost of the Malta citizenship by investment program?

• The Basics / Malta Citizenship: What is the difference between residency and citizenship of Malta?

• The Basics / Malta Citizenship: What are the benefits of Malta citizenship?

• The Basics / Malta Residency: How easy is it to get Malta residency?

• The Basics / Malta Residency: How do you qualify for residency in Malta?

• The Basics / Malta Residency: Can I get residency in Malta if I buy a house?

• The Basics / Malta Residency: Can I get permanent residency in Malta by investment?

• The Basics / Malta Residency: How long does it take to get a Golden Visa in Malta?