[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":873},["ShallowReactive",2],{"site-settings":3,"entry-programmes":20,"programme-list":103},{"id":4,"addressCountry":5,"addressLocality":6,"addressPostalCode":7,"addressStreet":8,"businessName":9,"email":10,"extension":11,"meta":12,"openingHours":13,"phoneDisplay":14,"phoneRaw":15,"reviewsUrl":16,"social":17,"stem":18,"__hash__":19},"settings\u002Fsettings\u002Fsite.yml","Malta","Il-Gudja","GDJ1560","1a Triq Dun Pietru Farrugia","MaltaDesks","maltadesks@gmail.com","yml",{},"Mon–Fri, 09:00–18:00 CET","+356 7904 9399","35679049399","https:\u002F\u002Fg.page\u002Fr\u002FCeVBeqpr0NcPEAE\u002Freview",[],"settings\u002Fsite","Yb01m7j7NL14_WMFjO2XrAc9-NWsLSpiEaMd9iY0m_w",{"kind":21,"doc":22},"page",{"id":23,"title":24,"body":25,"description":94,"draft":95,"extension":96,"meta":97,"navigation":98,"noindex":95,"path":99,"seo":100,"stem":101,"__hash__":102},"pages\u002Fprogrammes.md","Malta residence & citizenship programmes",{"type":26,"value":27,"toc":91},"minimark",[28,41,80],[29,30,31,35],"hero",{},[32,33,34],"p",{},"Different routes, one shared requirement: compliant accommodation registered with the Housing Authority. 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We provide the Housing Authority registered lease your application depends on.",{"title":38,"searchDepth":92,"depth":92,"links":126},[],[128,131,134,137,140,143],{"label":129,"value":130},"Initial permit","Up to 12 months",{"label":132,"value":133},"Extensions","3 × (4 years total)",{"label":135,"value":136},"Application fee","€300 per person",{"label":138,"value":139},"Residence card","€27.50 per person",{"label":141,"value":142},"Tax, first 12 months","0% on foreign income",{"label":144,"value":145},"Tax, thereafter","Flat 10%","Who qualifies for the Malta Nomad Residence Permit, what documents you need, fees and tax treatment — plus Housing Authority registered room leases from €400 per month.",[148,149,150,151,152],"A valid passport","Health insurance covering Malta and Europe","A lease or purchase agreement in your name","A police conduct certificate and clean background check","Standard visa documentation plus proof of income or employment",[154,157,160],{"title":155,"body":156},"Nationality","You must be a national of a country outside the EU, EEA or Switzerland.",{"title":158,"body":159},"How you earn","You must work remotely — employed by a foreign company under contract, running or owning a company registered overseas, or freelancing for international clients. 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We recommend starting 4 to 6 months before you plan to relocate.",{"question":182,"answer":183},"Can I renew the permit?","Yes. The permit is issued for up to one year and can be extended three times, for a maximum stay of four years.",{"question":185,"answer":186},"What does it cost in total?","The application fee is €300 per person and is non-refundable. The residence card costs a further €27.50 per person, payable in person by card when you collect it.",{"question":188,"answer":189},"Can my family come with me?","Dependants can be included, and the application fee applies per person. Talk to us about your circumstances and we will confirm what documentation each family member needs.",{},1,"\u002Fmalta-nomad-residence-permit",{"title":106,"description":146},"malta-nomad-residence-permit","For non-EU remote workers earning €42,000 or more from foreign employers or clients.","j0xbzzjVNPFGlNK8chAGqEHBPw80lwLBKtW2ANz6IRM",{"id":198,"title":199,"benefits":200,"body":213,"costs":220,"description":238,"documents":239,"draft":95,"eligibility":245,"extension":96,"facts":261,"faqs":270,"meta":283,"navigation":98,"noindex":95,"order":92,"path":284,"seo":285,"stem":286,"summary":287,"__hash__":288},"programmes\u002Fmalta-start-up-programme.md","Malta Start-up Programme",[201,204,207,210],{"title":202,"body":203},"EU market access","A central Mediterranean location with straightforward, low-cost incorporation and access to the European market.",{"title":205,"body":206},"Funding schemes","Dedicated support through Malta Enterprise — Business Start, Startup Finance, Business Development and the Soft Loan Scheme.",{"title":208,"body":209},"Favourable tax regime","Malta's tax framework is well suited to early-stage companies scaling into Europe.",{"title":211,"body":212},"Path to permanent residency","Five years of continuous residence opens the door to permanent residency.",{"type":26,"value":214,"toc":218},[215],[32,216,217],{},"The Malta Start-Up Residence Programme gives non-EU entrepreneurs a fast track to building their business inside the EU, with a residence permit covering founders, co-founders and key early employees.",{"title":38,"searchDepth":92,"depth":92,"links":219},[],[221,223,226,229,232,235],{"label":129,"value":222},"3 years",{"label":224,"value":225},"Renewal","Up to 5 further years",{"label":227,"value":228},"Minimum investment","€25,000",{"label":230,"value":231},"Additional co-founders","+€10,000 each beyond four",{"label":233,"value":234},"Maximum co-founders","6",{"label":236,"value":237},"Route to permanent residency","5 years continuous residence","The Malta Start-Up Residence Programme gives non-EU founders a 3-year residence permit, renewable up to 5 more years. Eligibility, investment thresholds and how to apply.",[240,241,148,242,243,244],"Business plan for submission to Malta Enterprise","Proof of investment or paid-up share capital","Health insurance covering Malta","Police conduct certificate","Proof of accommodation — a Housing Authority registered lease",[246,249,252,255,258],{"title":247,"body":248},"Founder status","Founder or co-founder of a business under seven years old — not acquired, not merged, and with profits not yet distributed.",{"title":250,"body":251},"Nationality and age","Third-country national, aged 18 or over.",{"title":253,"body":254},"Investment","Minimum €25,000 in tangible investment or paid-up share capital. Add €10,000 per co-founder beyond four, to a maximum of six co-founders.",{"title":256,"body":257},"Genuine presence","Real presence in Malta, both for the business and personally.",{"title":259,"body":260},"Standing","Clean criminal record, no prior residence or citizenship rejections, valid health insurance covering Malta, and sufficient funds to support yourself and any dependants.",[262,263,266,267],{"label":129,"value":222},{"label":264,"value":265},"Renewable for","Up to 5 years",{"label":227,"value":228},{"label":268,"value":269},"Business age","Under 7 years",[271,274,277,280],{"question":272,"answer":273},"Which sectors qualify?","The programme targets genuinely early-stage companies in technology, software, biotech, life sciences, manufacturing, and green or blue economy ventures.",{"question":275,"answer":276},"Are any nationalities excluded?","Yes. Nationals of certain restricted countries are not eligible — currently including Afghanistan, Iran, North Korea, Syria, Yemen and Venezuela, among a small number of others. Confirm current restrictions before applying.",{"question":278,"answer":279},"What is the application sequence?","Submit your application and business plan to Malta Enterprise for eligibility approval, incorporate your start-up in Malta and register with the relevant authorities, and your residence permit is issued once approved and incorporated.",{"question":281,"answer":282},"Do I need an address before incorporating?","Yes. Malta Enterprise will expect a registered business address, and you will need compliant accommodation for the residence permit. 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Costs come instead from entity setup, regulatory compliance and immigration due diligence.",{"title":297,"body":298},"Full residence rights","Successful applicants gain the right to live, work and study in Malta. Non-EU nationals also gain Schengen Area access and short-stay travel rights.",{"title":300,"body":301},"Remittance-based taxation","Non-domiciled residents pay tax only on Malta-source income and on foreign income remitted to Malta. Senior employees at qualifying family offices can access preferential flat rates under Legal Notice 250 of 2025.",{"title":303,"body":304},"A complete financial ecosystem","Banks that understand private wealth, licensed trustees, fund administrators and legal counsel — so families keep control of investments while outsourcing administration and compliance.",{"type":26,"value":306,"toc":310},[307],[32,308,309],{},"The Malta Family Office Residency route offers high-net-worth individuals and family offices a clear path to residency in Malta and the EU, linked directly to MFSA-authorised family office structures.",{"title":38,"searchDepth":92,"depth":92,"links":311},[],[313,316,319,322,325],{"label":314,"value":315},"Government contribution","None required",{"label":317,"value":318},"Property purchase","Not required",{"label":320,"value":321},"Main costs","Entity setup and compliance",{"label":323,"value":324},"Taxation","Remittance basis",{"label":326,"value":327},"Senior employee tax","Preferential flat rate","Malta's Family Office Residency route for high-net-worth individuals and family offices — MFSA authorisation, no fixed upfront investment, and remittance-based taxation.",[330,148,244,331,332],"Evidence of MFSA authorisation of the family office structure","Registered office address for the entity","Due diligence documentation",[334,337,340],{"title":335,"body":336},"MFSA authorisation first","The family office structure must be authorised by the Malta Financial Services Authority before an application proceeds. Branches of foreign family offices can qualify if the setup is proportionate.",{"title":338,"body":339},"Who can apply","Non-EU ultimate beneficial owners (UBOs) and qualifying senior employees linked to an MFSA-authorised family office entity or branch.",{"title":341,"body":342},"Structure","Family offices typically operate through vehicles such as holding companies, trusts or funds. 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Accommodation may be rented or owned — but where you are renting a property or room, the lease must comply with the applicable Maltese rental and registration requirements.",[32,403,404,405,410],{},"MaltaDesks provides ",[406,407,409],"a",{"href":408},"\u002Fservices\u002F","registered accommodation and lease agreements"," suitable for residence permit applications, subject to availability.",[395,412,414],{"id":413},"working-or-setting-up-a-business","Working or setting up a business",[32,416,417],{},"EU, EEA and Swiss nationals benefit from EU free-movement rights and may generally take up employment or establish a business in Malta, subject to the applicable registration, tax, social security and regulatory requirements. 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Requirements change — confirm current details with Identità, and take professional advice on your own tax position.",{"title":38,"searchDepth":92,"depth":92,"links":432},[433,434,435],{"id":397,"depth":92,"text":398},{"id":413,"depth":92,"text":414},{"id":420,"depth":92,"text":421},[437,440,443,446],{"label":438,"value":439},"Residence card validity","5 years",{"label":441,"value":442},"Right to permanent residence","After 5 years continuous",{"label":444,"value":445},"Stay without registering","Up to 3 months",{"label":447,"value":448},"Processing authority","Identità","Malta's Economic Self-Sufficiency route for EU, EEA and Swiss nationals staying longer than three months — eligibility, documents, accommodation and the five-year residence card.",[451,452,453,454,455,456],"A valid passport or national identity card","Completed residence application forms","Evidence of sufficient financial resources","Comprehensive health insurance","Evidence of accommodation in Malta or Gozo","Supporting documentation for any accompanying family members",[458,460,463],{"title":155,"body":459},"You must be a national of an EU Member State, an EEA country or Switzerland.",{"title":461,"body":462},"Financial resources","Sufficient and regular resources to support yourself and any dependants without relying on social assistance in Malta.",{"title":464,"body":465},"Health insurance and identity","Valid comprehensive health insurance covering you and your dependants in Malta, plus a valid passport or national identity document.",[467,470,472,475],{"label":468,"value":469},"Who it's for","EU \u002F EEA \u002F Swiss",{"label":471,"value":439},"Card validity",{"label":473,"value":474},"Permanent residence","After 5 years",{"label":476,"value":477},"Minimum stay to require it","Over 3 months",[479,482,485,488],{"question":480,"answer":481},"Do I need to register if I am only staying a few months?","EU, EEA and Swiss nationals can generally enter and stay in Malta for up to three months with a valid identity card or passport. If you intend to remain longer, you must meet the applicable residence conditions and register your residence in Malta.",{"question":483,"answer":484},"Can I rent rather than buy accommodation?","Yes. Accommodation may be rented or owned. Where you are renting a property or room, the lease must comply with Maltese rental and registration requirements — which is exactly what our registered leases are for.",{"question":486,"answer":487},"Does a residence card make me tax resident in Malta?","Not by itself. Tax treatment depends on several factors, including your residence and domicile status, the source of your income, and whether foreign income is remitted to Malta. Anyone who becomes tax resident in Malta should take professional tax advice on their particular circumstances.",{"question":489,"answer":490},"What documents will Identità ask for?","The precise documentation depends on your circumstances, and Identità may request additional documents while processing the application. 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The two main ones are the Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP) and the Malta Global Residence Programme (GRP).",[32,519,520],{},"Residence obtained under the MPRP grants a Maltese permanent residence permit, allowing beneficiaries to reside, settle and stay in Malta, and to travel visa-free within the Schengen Area for 90 days in any 180-day period.",[32,522,523],{},"More people are choosing a second residency in Malta each year, for the lifestyle and for a more secure footing in one of the safest countries in Europe.",[395,525,527],{"id":526},"what-the-programme-requires","What the programme requires",[32,529,530],{},"The regulations allow affluent persons of impeccable standing and repute to apply for Maltese residence on the basis of three things:",[53,532,533,536,539],{},[56,534,535],{},"a contribution to Malta",[56,537,538],{},"an investment in property, and",[56,540,541],{},"a donation to a charitable organisation.",[395,543,545],{"id":544},"investment-and-costs","Investment and costs",[547,548,549,564],"table",{},[550,551,552],"thead",{},[553,554,555,558,561],"tr",{},[556,557],"th",{},[556,559,560],{},"Property purchase option",[556,562,563],{},"Property rental option",[565,566,567,578,587,598,607,617],"tbody",{},[553,568,569,573,576],{},[570,571,572],"td",{},"Government admin fee",[570,574,575],{},"€60,000",[570,577,575],{},[553,579,580,582,585],{},[570,581,314],{},[570,583,584],{},"€37,000",[570,586,584],{},[553,588,589,592,595],{},[570,590,591],{},"Property rental",[570,593,594],{},"—",[570,596,597],{},"€14,000 \u002F year",[553,599,600,602,605],{},[570,601,317],{},[570,603,604],{},"€375,000",[570,606,594],{},[553,608,609,612,615],{},[570,610,611],{},"Charitable donation",[570,613,614],{},"€2,000",[570,616,614],{},[553,618,619,625,630],{},[570,620,621],{},[622,623,624],"strong",{},"Total",[570,626,627],{},[622,628,629],{},"€99,000 + property",[570,631,632],{},[622,633,634],{},"€99,000 + rental",[426,636,637],{},[32,638,639],{},"These figures reflect the rules as amended to 2025. Legal notices are updated periodically — confirm current thresholds with the Residency Malta Agency before committing.",[395,641,643],{"id":642},"where-we-fit-in","Where we fit in",[32,645,646],{},"The MPRP has its own qualifying property thresholds, which sit above a standard registered room lease. We can advise on the accommodation documentation your chosen route requires, provide a registered lease where that is the appropriate option, and supply a registered correspondence address.",{"title":38,"searchDepth":92,"depth":92,"links":648},[649,650,651],{"id":526,"depth":92,"text":527},{"id":544,"depth":92,"text":545},{"id":642,"depth":92,"text":643},[653,654,655,656,658,659],{"label":572,"value":575},{"label":314,"value":584},{"label":611,"value":614},{"label":560,"value":657},"from €375,000",{"label":563,"value":597},{"label":660,"value":661},"Minimum total (excl. property)","€99,000","The Malta Permanent Residence Programme grants non-EU nationals a permanent residence permit and visa-free Schengen travel. Requirements, costs and the 2026 rules explained.",[664,665,666,667,668,242],"A valid passport for the main applicant and each dependant","Evidence of the qualifying property purchase or registered lease","Proof of the government contribution and administrative fee","Proof of the charitable donation","Due diligence and source of funds documentation",[670,672,675,678],{"title":155,"body":671},"Open to non-EU\u002FEEA nationals seeking an alternative residency. Applicants must be persons of impeccable standing and repute.",{"title":673,"body":674},"Contribution to Malta","A government administrative fee plus a government contribution, payable as part of the application.",{"title":676,"body":677},"Property in Malta","Either purchase a qualifying property, or rent one at the applicable minimum annual value, and maintain it for the required period.",{"title":611,"body":679},"A donation to a registered charitable organisation in Malta.",[681,683,684,685],{"label":682,"value":629},"Minimum total",{"label":572,"value":575},{"label":314,"value":584},{"label":611,"value":614},[687,690,693,696],{"question":688,"answer":689},"What is the legal basis for the programme?","The MPRP was launched in March 2021 by Legal Notice 121 of 2021, and has been amended by Legal Notice 57 of 2024, Legal Notice 310 of 2024 and Legal Notice 146 of 2025.",{"question":691,"answer":692},"How does MPRP differ from the Global Residence Programme?","Both are routes for non-EU\u002FEEA nationals. The MPRP grants a permanent residence permit through a contribution, property and donation structure. The Global Residence Programme has different qualifying property thresholds. Talk to us about which fits your circumstances.",{"question":694,"answer":695},"Do I have to buy property, or can I rent?","Either. The rental option requires a qualifying property at the applicable minimum annual value, maintained for the required period. Rental is the lower-capital route, and the lease must be properly registered.",{"question":697,"answer":698},"Is the property requirement the same as a registered lease?","The MPRP sets its own qualifying property thresholds, which are higher than a standard registered room lease. We can advise on what your chosen route requires and help with the accommodation documentation.",{},5,"\u002Fmalta-permanent-residence-programme",{"title":500,"description":662},"malta-permanent-residence-programme","For non-EU nationals seeking permanent Maltese residence through contribution, property and a charitable donation.","Tso2_2DtaGvJZrPG65Mn45tZOJ2Ie1CwcrWFx17veRg",{"id":707,"title":708,"benefits":709,"body":722,"costs":802,"description":819,"documents":820,"draft":95,"eligibility":827,"extension":96,"facts":840,"faqs":850,"meta":866,"navigation":98,"noindex":95,"order":867,"path":868,"seo":869,"stem":870,"summary":871,"__hash__":872},"programmes\u002Fmalta-citizenship-by-merit.md","Malta Citizenship by Merit",[710,713,716,719],{"title":711,"body":712},"Full EU citizenship","Visa-free travel and the right to reside and work within the EU and Schengen Area.",{"title":714,"body":715},"Healthcare and education","Access to Malta's healthcare and education systems.",{"title":717,"body":718},"Security and stability","A safe European jurisdiction, with stability for families.",{"title":720,"body":721},"Recognition","Formal recognition for contributions with national and European impact.",{"type":26,"value":723,"toc":793},[724,727,733,737,742,745,749,752,756,759,763,766,770,773,781],[32,725,726],{},"The Malta Citizenship by Merit framework recognises individuals who demonstrate exceptional achievements or contributions delivering tangible benefit to Malta. It focuses on merit, national value and long-term engagement — through philanthropy, business innovation, science, research, culture, sport and social development — rather than on financial investment.",[32,728,729,730],{},"Applicants who provide an exceptional service or contribution that adds value to Malta, or to humanity at large, or whose naturalisation is deemed to be of extraordinary national interest, may qualify for Maltese citizenship on this basis. ",[622,731,732],{},"The granting of citizenship is discretionary.",[395,734,736],{"id":735},"the-application-process","The application process",[738,739,741],"h3",{"id":740},"_1-letter-of-intent-and-temporary-residence","1. Letter of Intent and temporary residence",[32,743,744],{},"Applicants submit a Letter of Intent to Community Malta Agency, formally expressing interest and giving a high-level overview of their background, achievements and proposed contribution. Once accepted, the applicant may be issued a one-year residence card linked to a Maltese residential address, allowing them to establish or maintain a connection with Malta while the full proposal is reviewed.",[738,746,748],{"id":747},"_2-due-diligence-and-kyc-checks","2. Due diligence and KYC checks",[32,750,751],{},"Applicants undergo verification of identity, background and source of funds for any financial or philanthropic contribution, ensuring they meet the \"fit and proper person\" requirement set out in the legislation.",[738,753,755],{"id":754},"_3-proposal-preparation-and-submission","3. Proposal preparation and submission",[32,757,758],{},"Applicants prepare a detailed proposal with supporting documentation evidencing their achievements, professional accomplishments or philanthropic initiatives — legal documents, certifications, or proof of contributions to charitable or government-approved projects. Community Malta Agency and an independent evaluation board review it and make a recommendation.",[738,760,762],{"id":761},"_4-evaluation-and-final-approval","4. Evaluation and final approval",[32,764,765],{},"The Minister responsible for citizenship considers the recommendation. If approved, citizenship is granted in accordance with Maltese law, recognising the applicant's exceptional contribution.",[395,767,769],{"id":768},"where-maltadesks-fits-in","Where MaltaDesks fits in",[32,771,772],{},"Applicants are required to establish a genuine link with Malta, and the temporary residence card issued during assessment is tied to a Maltese residential address. We provide the registered accommodation and correspondence address that supports this, along with the accommodation documentation the application requires.",[426,774,775],{},[32,776,777,780],{},[622,778,779],{},"We do not market or sell citizenship."," This route recognises genuine contribution to Maltese society, and the decision rests with the Maltese authorities.",[426,782,783],{},[32,784,785,786,792],{},"This page is general information, not legal advice. Confirm current requirements with ",[406,787,791],{"href":788,"rel":789},"https:\u002F\u002Fkomunitamalta.gov.mt\u002F",[790],"nofollow","Community Malta Agency"," before applying.",{"title":38,"searchDepth":92,"depth":92,"links":794},[795,801],{"id":735,"depth":92,"text":736,"children":796},[797,798,799,800],{"id":740,"depth":367,"text":741},{"id":747,"depth":367,"text":748},{"id":754,"depth":367,"text":755},{"id":761,"depth":367,"text":762},{"id":768,"depth":92,"text":769},[803,807,810,813,816],{"label":804,"value":805,"not a set fee":806},"Basis of grant","Merit",null,{"label":808,"value":809},"Temporary residence card","1 year during assessment",{"label":811,"value":812},"Assessment","Agency + independent board",{"label":814,"value":815},"Final decision","Responsible Minister",{"label":817,"value":818},"Family inclusion","Spouse\u002Fpartner + dependent children","Malta's merit-based naturalisation route recognises exceptional contributions to the country — philanthropy, innovation, science, culture and sport. Eligibility, process and what it grants.",[821,822,823,824,825,826],"A Letter of Intent addressed to Community Malta Agency","A detailed proposal evidencing achievements and contributions","Supporting legal documents, certifications or proof of contributions","Identity and background documentation for due diligence","Source of funds evidence for any financial or philanthropic contribution","Proof of a Maltese residential address during assessment",[828,831,834,837],{"title":829,"body":830},"Exceptional contribution","Applications are evaluated on merit and national benefit. Qualifying areas include philanthropy, business and innovation, science and research, culture, and sport and social development.",{"title":832,"body":833},"Measurable national impact","Applicants must demonstrate a measurable and sustained positive impact on Malta's society, economy or cultural development.",{"title":835,"body":836},"A genuine link with Malta","Applicants are required to establish and maintain a genuine connection with Malta during the application process, and may be issued a temporary residence card linked to a Maltese residential address.",{"title":838,"body":839},"Fit and proper person","Comprehensive background, identity and source of funds verification is required under \"fit and proper person\" standards.",[841,843,845,847],{"label":842,"value":805,"not investment":806},"Basis",{"label":844,"value":711},"Grants",{"label":846,"value":791},"Assessed by",{"label":848,"value":849},"Decision","Discretionary",[851,854,857,860,863],{"question":852,"answer":853},"How does the application start?","With a Letter of Intent to Community Malta Agency, giving a high-level overview of your background, achievements and proposed contribution to Malta. Once accepted, you may be issued a one-year residence card linked to a Maltese residential address, which lets you establish a connection with Malta while the full proposal is reviewed.",{"question":855,"answer":856},"What due diligence is involved?","Standard due diligence and KYC checks, including verification of identity, background and source of funds for any financial or philanthropic contribution. These ensure applicants meet the \"fit and proper person\" requirement set out in the legislation.",{"question":858,"answer":859},"Who makes the final decision?","The proposal is reviewed by Community Malta Agency and an independent evaluation board, which makes a recommendation to the Minister responsible for citizenship. The Minister then decides. The granting of citizenship is discretionary.",{"question":861,"answer":862},"Can I include my family?","Eligible applications may include a spouse or partner and dependent children, subject to the applicable requirements.",{"question":864,"answer":865},"Can citizenship be bought?","No. This route recognises genuine, exceptional contribution — it is not an investment programme, and the decision is discretionary.",{},6,"\u002Fmalta-citizenship-by-merit",{"title":708,"description":819},"malta-citizenship-by-merit","Merit-based naturalisation for individuals whose exceptional contribution delivers tangible benefit to Malta.","ik6AjhHSIGrx4MZpxsA7O4gMxZTC-pYR2ISCjyL1juA",1792355350939]