Malta

MLT

Malta is the only EU member state offering a formal citizenship by naturalisation programme for exceptional contribution, making it uniquely attractive for those seeking an EU passport. Its remittance-based tax system means non-domiciled residents pay tax only on income remitted to Malta.

Passport Rank

Visa-Free

186

destinations

Country Details

Capital: Valletta
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Languages: Maltese, English
Population: 533,000
Tax System: Remittance Based
Dual Citizenship: Allowed
Naturalisation: 5 years
Schengen / EU: Schengen / EU
Climate: Mediterranean
English Proficiency Rank: #2

Indices

Cost of Living

Safety

Healthcare

Quality of Life

162

Visa Programs

Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP)

Malta MLT

Investment

Processing

6mo

Min. Income

—

Citizenship

Citizenship by Investment

Malta Citizenship by Naturalisation for Exceptional Services by Direct Investment

Malta

From

$690,000

Processing

14mo

Visa-Free

186

Due Diligence

extensive