Malta

Malta has fundamentally restructured its approach to citizenship acquisition. The new Citizenship by Merit framework represents a decisive shift from  transactional pathways to contribution-focused qualification, aligning with European Court of Justice rulings and Malta's Vision 2050 objectives.

Malta just overhauled its Permanent Residence Program, and frankly, these changes are significant. While other European programs stumble through defensive policy adjustments, Malta has taken a different approach entirely.

The conversations happening in boardrooms and family offices across America right now aren't about market volatility or tax strategies. They're quieter, more personal, and infinitely more urgent.

There is no “best” EU residency program. The right option depends entirely on who you are, where you are positioned today, and what you are building toward.

On April 29, 2025, the European Court of Justice decisively closed the chapter on citizenship-by-investment programs within the European Union. Malta’s “golden passport” scheme—the last of its kind in the EU—was found to violate the core principles of Union law.

During the Malta citizenship application process, our clients have to spend a few weeks in Malta. We are most often asked about the...