The Malta Individual Investor Programme Agency (MIIPA) is no longer accepting new applications under the Malta Individual Investor Programme (MIIP). Applicants interested in applying for Maltese Citizenship through Direct Investment may submit an application under the Granting of Citizenship for Exceptional Services Regulations (L.N. 437 of 2020) Benefits of Naturalisation as a Maltese Citizen…
Malta Citizenship Benefits With the continuously changing social and political environment a number of high-net-worth individuals are willing to invest and relocate themselves and their family members to countries which can offer more stability, safety and peace of mind. The Granting of Maltese Citizenship for Exceptional Services by Direct Investment is a route through which, investors can…
Malta has always experienced pleasant interactions and relations with Egypt. This is mainly due to the similarity in the two languages and also the close proximity between Malta and Egypt. The two countries have a long history of cultural exchange and cooperation. Both countries share Mediterranean heritage and have historical connections dating back to ancient…
The Malta Residence Programme Rules of 2014 create a special tax programme designed to attract foreign EU, EEA or Swiss nationals to take up residence in Malta. Eligibility For a person to be eligible to the Malta Residence Programme, one must own or rent property which the individual occupies as his principal place of residence worldwide. When purchasing a…
European Citizenship was initially introduced in 1993 by the Treaty of Maastricht, formally known as the Treaty on the European Union. The concept was later on extended by the Treaty of Amsterdam which entered into force in 1999. The treaty of Amsterdam made further emphasis on citizenship and the rights of the individual. In a nutshell,…
Malta Second Passports The possibility to acquire Malta Second Passports is presented to investors of good standing. As a holder of a Malta Second Passport, the successful applicant will be able to travel freely to more than 166 countries without having to apply for a VISA. A Maltese second passport adds a number of benefits, among…
Maltese Passport – Eligibility The Maltese Passport is a biometric document issued to all individuals who acquire Maltese citizenship. The main benefit of a Maltese Passport is that it is a European Union Passport, and thus every Maltese citizen is automatically also a citizen of the European Union. A Maltese passport grant its citizens the right to…
Malta Global Residence Programme Permit The Malta Global Residence Programme builds on the success of Malta’s reputation in attracting expatriates seeking an alternative residence base in a warm Mediterranean Island in the European Union. Malta’s membership and full implementation of the Schengen Area Treaty offers further attraction on the basis of the ease of travel within the Schengen…
An EU Passport is a passport issued by any one of the 28 member states making up the EU. EU Passport EU passports can be distinguished by the words “European Union” on their front cover. Strictly speaking a common EU passport does not exist; however this term refers to a passport issued by any EU…
The Malta Individual Investor Programme Agency (MIIPA) is no longer accepting new applications under the Malta Individual Investor Programme (MIIP). Applicants interested in applying for Maltese Citizenship through Direct Investment may submit an application under the Granting of Citizenship for Exceptional Services Regulations (L.N. 437 of 2020) Frequently asked questions – Malta Individual Investor Progamme…