Malta Investment

Malta has a stable political climate and a multi-party political system, largely focusing on issues of national and economic importance. Malta and Germany are the only two countries in the European Region that maintain economic growth during the financial crisis. Malta has been a member of the European Union since 2004 and the Schengen area since 2007. The permanent resident investment program is approved and allows investors free movement within the EU. The residence permit will also grant the beneficiary the right to reside, permanently reside and stay in Malta. Relative EU residence card is renewed every 5 years.

Legal Basis: The Malta Investment Program is issued under L.N. 288 of 2015 was recently amended by L.N. 189 of 2017. The Malta Residency and Visa Program regulations provide people with economic conditions who are legally resident in Malta on the basis of contributions and investments in Maltese Government bonds.

INVESTOR’S BENEFITS

Residence permit is granted for the first time in 5 years, automatically renewed immediately after that
Investment is only required for the first 5 years
EU resident permit is free to travel in the Schengen area
Allowing Gold Visa holders to work in Malta (work permit process)
No additional contribution required to maintain immigration status
Family members, including: Spouse; Parents of both principal and spouse; Children; Adult children as long as they are unmarried and still dependent financially on the applicant

APPLICANT CRITERIA

For non-EU citizens;
The applicant must provide the affidavit that:
+ From the date of application for permanent residence onwards, he / she receives an annual income of not less than one hundred thousand euros (€ 100,000) arising outside of Malta or possessing his property, which is not less than five hundred thousand euro (€ 500,000)
+ The applicant must purchase the property from € 320,000 or rent the property for 5 years (contract worth € 10,000 per year);
A non-refundable donation of € 30,000;
Investing € 250,000 in government bonds;
The applicant must have a valid travel document;
Candidates must have comprehensive EU health insurance.