Malta Citizenship by Investment Program (MCBIP)
FAQ’s for Malta Citizenship-By-Investment Program
- Everything you need to know about the Malta Citizenship by Investment Program (MCBI) – (MIIP – Malta Individual Investment program).
- If you have any questions about the Malta Individual Investor Program (MIIP), then get in touch with us.
#Q1. What is the time frame of the MCBIP?
- In order to satisfy the one-year residency requirement, applicants who are not already residents in Malta are advised to start the process of residency.
- A residency card will be issued through a fast-track process taking 1-3 weeks.
- All supporting documents and application files will also be prepared at this stage and signed before a Maltese Consul.
#Q2. How are the applications for Maltese citizenship on investment processed?
- We will formally submit the application to Identity Malta. Within 4 months, Identity Malta will tackle the reviewing of the application, the sourcing of funds, and carry out all background checks required.
- Identity Malta will also apply risk weighting and approve or reject the application.
#Q3. What is the compliance time for the MIIP?
- Once principal approval is given, the applicant is given 4 months to comply with the obligations undertaken under the MIIP.
- The applicant must purchase or rent property in Malta, invest €150K in Government Bonds, and submit health cover.
- Once an Oath of Allegiance has been taken and the 1-year residency requirement has been fulfilled a certificate of naturalization and a passport will be issued.
#Q4. What are the benefits of the Malta Citizenship by Investment Program?
- Many are the advantages of obtaining a second Maltese passport:
#Q5. Is Malta one of the Easiest European countries to get Citizenship-By-Investment?
- Many people are wondering which European country is easy to get citizenship. Malta is one with the fastest process to get citizenship among the other European countries.
- Indeed, the process to acquire citizenship by investment is quick and efficient: Maltese citizenship is approved after only 4 months of processing time, and it takes no more than 1 year for the passport to be issued.
- And not only is Malta one of the easiest European countries to get citizenship, but it is also one of the safest, most stable countries to live in, enjoying a European quality of life, free health care, and an excellent, free education system.
#Q6. How to get citizenship in European countries?
- Different Citizenship by Investment Programmes follows different rules.
- However, if you are looking into getting citizenship in a European country, Malta can be a good option for you.
- It is indeed one of the most well-known programs due to the truly quick and efficient process to acquire a Maltese passport, and the many advantages connected to it
- All you need to get your Maltese passport through the MIIP – Malta Individual Investment Programme is:
- Clean Criminal Conduct
- Be In Good Health
- Make a Non-Refundable Contribution of 650.000 euro to the Government Fund
- Invest €150,000 in Government Bonds for 5 years
- Invest €150,000 in Government Bonds for 5 years
- Invest in a property in Malta for a minimum of 350.000 euro for 5 years, or a rental of the property for a minimum of 16.000 euro for 5 years
– Have a genuine link with Malta for 1 year.