Malta Citizenship by Investment Programme
Citizenship & Residency | Citizenship by Investment
About
A structured route to European citizenship through legal residency, vetted contribution, and robust due diligence
Malta offers one of the most secure and prestigious citizenship-by-investment pathways in the world. Through its Citizenship by Naturalisation for Exceptional Services by Direct Investment programme, investors can gain full EU citizenship following a period of legal residency and qualifying contributions to the country’s development.
Our Private Office works with licensed agents and legal advisers in Malta to support clients through this rigorous, well-regulated process. From initial residency to final approval, we ensure that the right professionals are in place to manage the documentation, due diligence, and government interaction at every stage.
What It Offers
Malta’s citizenship programme grants full EU rights to qualifying applicants and their families, including mobility, settlement, and access to world-class services. It is backed by a transparent legal framework and limited to a select number of approvals per year.
- EU citizenship with access to all 27 EU countries
- Visa-free or visa-on-arrival travel to over 180 countries
- Full rights to live, work, and study in Malta or across the EU
- Inheritance of citizenship by future generations
- No language or cultural integration test
- Structured, legal process with documented source of wealth and high due diligence thresholds
- High standard of education, healthcare, and lifestyle
Who It’s For
- Ultra-high-net-worth individuals seeking EU citizenship
- Families looking to secure generational EU access and mobility
- Investors requiring robust legal and reputational standards
- Clients with business interests or children studying in the EU
- Individuals seeking stable jurisdictions for asset planning
- Entrepreneurs and international families prioritising long-term European access
Understanding Your Needs
Most clients pursuing EU citizenship want more than just a second passport—they’re looking for security, mobility, and legacy. Malta’s programme offers that, but it also requires complete transparency, source of funds evidence, and patience throughout a multi-stage process.
Our Private Office supports families by connecting them to experienced Maltese agents, legal counsel, and application coordinators who understand how to navigate the system effectively. We help you understand the timelines, structure the investment, and prepare for each phase with clarity and control.
About Our Partner
Our citizenship and residence planning partner is the global leader in investment migration—helping clients unlock greater mobility, security, and opportunity through carefully structured residence and citizenship programmes.
Founded in 1997, they have advised over 10,000 private clients, including ultra-high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, and sovereign states. Their work spans citizenship-by-investment, residence planning, and global mobility strategies—supported by a deep understanding of international law, taxation, and regulatory frameworks.
They are also at the forefront of government advisory, having designed and implemented some of the world’s most successful investment migration programmes—placing them at the intersection of policy and private wealth.
With a multidisciplinary team of lawyers, economists, and industry experts in over 40 offices worldwide, they offer global reach with local insight—ensuring each client receives tailored, efficient, and discreet service.
Key Highlights:
- Established: 1997, with a mission to pioneer and professionalise investment migration
- Client Base: 10,000+ clients worldwide—including HNWIs, family offices, and advisors
- Team: Over 500 professionals—spanning legal, financial, and migration experts across 40+ offices
- Government Advisory: Mandated by over 25 governments to design or refine residence and citizenship programmes
- Services: Citizenship and residence by investment, tax and legacy planning, document services
- Recognition: Widely regarded as the founding firm of the investment migration industry
- Coverage: Global—Europe, Caribbean, Middle East, Africa, Asia, and the Americas
By working with this trusted partner, we ensure Kingsbury & Partners Private Office clients benefit from world-class advice on citizenship, residency, and mobility—empowering global families to structure their lives with freedom and foresight.
Eligibilities
- Must first obtain Maltese residency and maintain it for either 12 or 36 months, depending on the level of investment chosen
- Clean criminal record and thorough due diligence checks
- Proven source of funds and comprehensive application documentation