🇲🇹 Malta · Investor
Granting of Citizenship by Naturalisation for Exceptional Services by Direct Investment — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum annual salary | €600,000 |
| Minimum investment | €600,000 |
| Age range | 18–99 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €150 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 36 months. Citizenship possible after 1 years.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://komunita.gov.mt/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/The-Maltese-Citizenship-by-Naturalisation-for-ESDI-Handbook.pdf.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Minimum annual salary
Minimum investment
Age range
Application fee
Years to citizenship
“The applicant may opt to obtain citizenship either after 3 years or after 12 months. In each case, submissions should be made after the expiration of the respective residency periods.”
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-12.