With the tightening and closure of some programs, Malta's immigration policy has gradually entered the view of Chinese investors. Malta's immigration policy has long been noted by applicants for its advantages, such as low thresholds and simple requirements. No matter how simple the immigration policy is, risks associated with Malta immigration still exist, and we need to understand and manage these risks before proceeding with our immigration applications.
I. Risks from policy changes
In many cases, a large part of the reason for immigration failure stems from force majeure changes in immigration policies. The tightening and closure of immigration policies have caused many hesitant applicants to miss opportunities. Malta immigration risks also include this; while it is irresistible, it can be actively avoided by human intervention.
II. Risks from an unfamiliar environment
Risks in applying for Malta immigration also stem from an unfamiliar environment. When we decide to immigrate, we have to step into this unfamiliar environment and choose intermediaries and lawyers. In many cases, we cannot well guarantee their security. To minimize risks, ultimately, we need to entrust a reliable and reputable immigration service agency, rather than choosing one based on who offers the lowest price.
III. Regarding security
The Maltese government denies the statement that investors involved in the report can obtain citizenship through a more relaxed process than the normalized naturalization process. Every year, nearly 4 million people obtain residence or citizenship in EU member states through other channels, but many have not undergone due diligence. Without this due diligence, the number of successful applicants would be much lower; therefore, the risks of Malta immigration are still quite high.
IV. Strengthening due diligence
Malta immigration risks also arise from the increased rejection rate caused by strengthened due diligence. Malta uses a four-tier investigation method lasting several months to conduct a comprehensive investigation of applicants, which is known in the industry as the "gold standard" and is being emulated. In addition, the rejection rate for Maltese naturalization is as high as 25%, while other countries only have 10%. Of course, such a high rejection rate is intended to ensure that applicants who obtain Maltese status do not have any adverse records.