The Malta Government Bond Immigration Program was officially implemented in 2015. By completing the government-designated investment of 250,000 euros in government bonds, applicants can obtain permanent residency in Malta for four generations of their family and enjoy free travel across the 26 Schengen Area countries in Europe. So, what are the requirements for immigrating to Malta?
I. Malta Immigration Application Requirements
1. The main applicant must be at least 18 years old and have no criminal record.
2. The main applicant must have an annual income of over 100,000 euros or assets exceeding 500,000 euros.
3. Invest 250,000 euros in A-rated government bonds, which will be returned with interest after five years.
4. Purchase or lease a property that meets government requirements and hold it for 5 years.
II. What are the advantages of immigrating to Malta?
1. Zero requirements for investors, with lifetime valid status.
There are no requirements for language, education, or business background for investors. No exams are needed; you can obtain status directly through investment, which is convenient and fast. Furthermore, the status is valid for life.
2. Fast application process with no residency requirements.
The entire application process is very short, taking approximately 3 months from signing the legal engagement agreement to finally obtaining the residence card. After submitting the immigration application, you only need to enter the country once to provide fingerprints. It is a truly immigration-friendly country with no residency requirements.
3. One application, four generations of immigration (1+1=4).
The Malta investment immigration program follows a main applicant and dependent system. This means that not only the investor benefits, but the entire family can obtain Malta status, including the main applicant, spouse, unmarried and financially dependent adult children, as well as the financially dependent parents and grandparents of both the main applicant and their spouse.