Malta Global Residence Programme Permit The Malta Global Residence Programme builds on the success of Malta’s reputation in attracting expatriates seeking an alternative residence base in a warm Mediterranean Island in the European Union. Malta’s membership and full implementation of the Schengen Area Treaty offers further attraction on the basis of the ease of travel within the Schengen…
Maltese Citizenship by Descent can be acquired on the basis of the birth in Malta of an ascendant and his/her parent, upon making the apposite application and taking the oath of allegiance. Grounds for Eligibility for Maltese Citizenship by Descent By virtue of the 2007 amendments to the Maltese Citizenship Act, more persons of Maltese descent became eligible for…
An EU Passport is a passport issued by any one of the 28 member states making up the EU. EU Passport EU passports can be distinguished by the words “European Union” on their front cover. Strictly speaking a common EU passport does not exist; however this term refers to a passport issued by any EU…
Malta’s basis for imposing taxation is based on two connecting factors: domicile and residence. No Malta Citizenship Taxation is applicable as citizenship on its own does not change the tax status of an individual. It should be noted that applying for Malta Citizenship by Investment requires the holding of residence status for at least one year…
The Identity Malta Agency, established in 2013, falls under the responsibility of the Ministry for Home Affairs and National Security. This government agency was established with the aim of centralizing key identity databases of all passport records, national identity records, public and land registries and other civil registries. As applicable to government agencies, the Identity Malta Agency…