Malta Citizenship 2024 | What is the cost of the Malta citizenship by investment program?

The cost of Malta citizenship by investment is around €632,000 plus legal fees and a residential property purchase or rental.

Applicants must contribute either €600,000 or €750,000 to the Government of Malta depending on the selected length of residency prior to citizenship.

Applicants must also donate €10,000 to a non-government philanthropic organization in Malta.

In addition, applicants must rent or buy a qualifying property in Malta with a purchase price of at least €700,000 or an annual rental expense of €16,000. The property must be kept for at least five years.

Applicants must further invest an additional €50,000 for each dependent family member to be included in their application.

In return for this investment, applicants receive Malta citizenship and the Malta (EU) passport. Malta citizenship benefits include the right to travel, live, and work anywhere in the EU, traveling to over 180 destinations visa-free, and free access to high-quality healthcare and schooling. Malta allows dual citizenship, i.e., the right of applicants to keep the passport of their country of origin.

Summary:

How much does it cost to get Malta citizenship by investment? The Malta citizenship by investment program necessitates an expenditure of approximately €632,000, excluding legal fees and the purchase or rental of a personal residence. Within this total, applicants are required to make a non-refundable contribution to the Malta government. If selecting the 36-month residency option, the contribution amount is €600,000, whereas it is €750,000 for the 12-month residency option. Additionally, government fees amount to approximately €22,000. Furthermore, applicants must make a donation of €10,000 to a Maltese NGO of their choice. The specific amount for legal fees varies depending on the number of applicants involved.

Main Points: Malta investment citizenship cost

Total: €632,000 plus property & fees
Contribution: from €600,000
Application fees: €22,000
Donation to an NGO: €10,000
Real estate: your choice (rent/buy)
Legal fees: based on applicants

Because immigration by investment programs can change 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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