R&C Citizenship

Malta has transitioned from investment-driven naturalisation models to a citizenship by merit framework grounded in lawful residence, contribution, and integration.

Malta Citizenship by Direct Investment Under Maltese citizenship law, Legal Notice 437 of 2020 prescribes the requirements for the acquisition of Maltese citizenship by naturalisation for exceptional services to Malta on the basis of exceptional interest in accordance with Article 10(9) of the Maltese Citizenship Act, Chapter 188 of the Laws of Malta. Community Malta

Community Malta Citizenship Agency The Community Malta Agency (CMA), in Maltese: ‘Aġenzija Komunita Malta (AKM)’ is the national authority responsible for administering all matters related to Maltese citizenship. It oversees applications submitted on the basis of birth, descent, naturalisation, adoption, marriage, investment and, since 2025, merit. Established in 2020, the Agency ensures that every citizenship application is handled under a

Maltese Citizenship Act Chapter 188, the Maltese Citizenship Act, is the main law that regulates the grant and deprivation of Maltese citizenship. The Maltese Citizenship Act came into being in 1965 after Malta gained its independence and was last amended in 2013 with the introduction of the Individual Investor Programme and in 2020 the grant of

Applying for Malta Citizenship FAQs Which Malta Government Entity is responsible for the IIP? The MIIP Agency has been established and entrusted with powers for the purpose of discharging duties in terms of the Malta Individual Investor Programme (IIP)  . With Identity Malta Agency, the MIIP Citizenship Agency falls under the responsibility of the Ministry for Home Affairs and National Security.

Malta Dual Citizenship Dual Citizenship in Malta Speaking to Legal-Malta, senior partner Dr Jean-Philippe Chetcuti of Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates explains the findings of the firm’s latest Dual Citizenship Report in respect of Maltese dual citizenship.  “Malta allows Dual Citizenship since 2000, when legislative changes introduced the concept of double or multiple citizenship in Maltese citizenship

Dual Citizenship Report: Global Edition Dual Citizenship Series: 3rd Report  With the success of the first two editions of the Dual Citizenship Report, Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates are now launching the third report on Dual Citizenship, the Global Edition. While the first two editions, the European Edition and the Dual Citizenship in Russia & CIS, this first global

Malta Citizenship by Birth Maltese Citizenship by Birth Previously,  between 21st September 1964 and the 31st July 2001, all children born in Malta automatically acquired Maltese citizenship at birth. This was however changed to a mark a shift from the ius soli to the ius sanguinis principle and from August 2001, a person born in Malta acquired citizenship at

MIIPA Malta Individual Investor Programme Agency The Malta IIP Agency MIIPA was established in May 2018 as an independent government entity to administer Malta’s citizenship by investment programme, especially focused on the operations of the Malta Individual Investor Programme the IIP.  Establishment of MIIPA Malta Citizenship Agency Before its establishment as a separate legal entity, MIIPA’s functions

Maltese Citizenship by Descent Persons of Maltese descent may be eligible for Maltese Citizenship by Descent.  Citizenship may be acquired through birth of an ascendant and his/her parent Maltese in Malta, making them eligible for registration for Maltese citizenship by descent. A person born outside Malta who proves that he is a descendant in the direct

Malta Citizenship Quota The Individual Investor Programme Regulations set a quota or limit on Maltese citizenship applications that can be successfully passed through the programme. The original Malta Citizenship Quota under the IIP The Malta Individual Investor Programme, known as the IIP or simply, the Maltese Citizenship Programme was launched originally in early 2014.  Amidst

Identity Malta Citizenship Agency The Identity Malta Citizenship Agency was established in 2013 and is responsible for conducting due diligence and handling Malta citizenship and residency applications.  Identity Malta Citizenship Agency falls within the responsibility of the Ministry for Home Affairs and National Security. This government agency was established with the aim of centralizing key identity databases of all

NDSF: The Malta Citizenship Investment Fund The National Development and Social Fund (NDSF) is a Government Agency with its main role to manage and administer the contributions made through the in order to contribute towards the gradual growth of our nation’s wealth by adhering to the highest international standards of governance, accountability, transparency and management