Malta · Investor / Golden Visa

Granting of Citizenship by Naturalisation for Exceptional Services by Direct Investment

By António Mira, Founder · Member, Arab-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CCIAP) & Portuguese-Saudi Business Council (PSBC)
✓ Verified against the official government source · Last verified 2026-07-07 · Our methodology
6/10 diff
Challenging

Duas tiers MEIN: €600k (36m) e €750k (12m). Merge de malta-NM-19.

Min income
Processing
Path to PR
Job offer
Not required
Direct answer

Duas tiers MEIN: €600k (36m) e €750k (12m). Merge de malta-NM-19.

At a Glance

Visa Duration
36 months
Processing Time
Min Income
Path to PR
Difficulty
6/10 — Challenging

Eligibility Requirements

RequirementDetails
Age Range18–99
Job Offer RequiredNo
Sponsorship RequiredNo
Health Insurance RequiredNo

Family & Rights

RightDetails
Time to Citizenship1 years

Related Pathways

Cost of Living

Valletta
Single (monthly)€1,750
Family (monthly)€4,000
Rent 1BR (center)€700
Groceries€438
Transport pass€105
Sliema
Single (monthly)€1,750
Family (monthly)€4,000
Rent 1BR (center)€700
Groceries€438
Transport pass€105
St. Julian's
Single (monthly)€1,750
Family (monthly)€4,000
Rent 1BR (center)€700
Groceries€438
Transport pass€105
St. Julian's
Single (monthly)€1,488
Family (monthly)€3,401
Rent 1BR (center)€565
Groceries€372
Transport pass€89

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Granting of Citizenship by Naturalisation for Exceptional Services by Direct Investment?

Duas tiers MEIN: €600k (36m) e €750k (12m). Merge de malta-NM-19.

Can the Granting of Citizenship by Naturalisation for Exceptional Services by Direct Investment lead to permanent residency or citizenship?

Yes. Holders of this visa can work toward citizenship in approximately 1 years, subject to meeting residence and other conditions.

Are there alternative pathways to Malta?

Yes. Malta offers 12 other immigration pathways. Compare all options on our Malta country page.

What is the cost of living in Malta?

Monthly costs for a single person in city center: Valletta: €1,750/mo; Sliema: €1,750/mo; St. Julian's: €1,750/mo. These include rent, groceries, transport, and utilities.

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Data last verified: 2026-07-07 · See our methodology

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