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Eligibility is holistic: demonstrate genuine merit (cultural, scientific, economic, philanthropic), clean due-diligence, lawful funds, and a real link with Malta.
CBM is discretionary—no single checklist guarantees approval.
We shape a clear merits narrative and evidence pack for review.
CBM emphasizes a genuine link to Malta over a fixed day-count. Expect in-person touchpoints (e.g., biometrics, oath/pledge). Living in Malta year-round during residency or after receiving citizenship is not required. Instead, applicants can demonstrate a genuine link with the country through visits, property, business, community or philanthropic engagement. We’ll guide you on the best way to meet this requirement.
Spouse/partner, minor children, financially dependent adult children (subject to age/dependency), and dependent parents/grandparents may qualify. See CBM FAQs for details.
No public points grid exists. CBM is a discretionary, holistic assessment focused on Malta’s national interest. The authority weighs the quality, relevance, and sustainability of your contribution alongside diligence results and overall suitability. We’ll help frame a coherent “merit narrative” with evidence that stands up to scrutiny.
No. Malta has two official languages—Maltese and English. For CBM, English is widely used and acceptable for communications and documentation (Maltese is also fine).
No fixed day-count is published for CBM. However, certain touchpoints are in-person (for example, biometrics and the oath/pledge). Beyond those, the program emphasizes a genuine link to Malta - real activity and relationships, not paper ties. We’ll map when you must attend in person and how to evidence an authentic connection. For example, applicants can demonstrate a genuine link with the country through visits, property, business, community or philanthropic engagement.
Yes—when the commitment is credible, Malta-focused, and backed by governance and delivery. Strong files pair pledges with track record: prior giving, measurable outcomes, third-party attestations, and clear implementation plans in Malta (e.g., MOUs with institutions, milestones, reporting).
Material misrepresentation, adverse due-diligence findings, national security or public-policy concerns, or failure to meet undertakings can lead to refusal. Post-grant, grounds such as fraud or non-compliance may expose a grant to revocation under law. Full disclosure and document consistency across jurisdictions are essential.
Yes, Malta permits dual/multiple citizenship. Whether you can retain your current nationality depends on your home country’s laws; some allow it broadly, others restrict or prohibit it. Check locally before proceeding so you understand any renunciation or notification requirements.
Typically spouse/partner, minor children, financially dependent adult children (subject to age/dependency criteria), and dependent parents/grandparents may be eligible. Evidence of dependency and civil status is required; we’ll confirm category-by-category during file prep and advise on adding new family members later if needed.
Yes—provided provenance is clear and lawful, with robust documentation. Expect to show acquisition history (on-chain where relevant), KYC’d exchange/custody records, compliant off-ramping into fiat, and tax filings where applicable. Many applicants supplement on-chain evidence with auditor letters to bridge technical details for reviewers.
Timelines vary by complexity and document readiness. A well-prepared file can move more quickly through diligence, while multi-jurisdiction police certificates or complex wealth proofs extend the path. We provide an indicative plan at onboarding and keep a refresh schedule for time-sensitive documents.
Malta’s personal tax framework is domicile-based rather than citizenship- based. Broadly, Malta taxes Malta-source income and capital gains, and foreign income remitted to Malta; foreign capital gains - even if remitted to Malta - are generally outside scope for non-domiciled persons. Circumstances differ—ask a Maltese tax advisor; we can introduce vetted professionals.