On August 28, 2015, the Malta National Debt Immigration Project (MRVP) was introduced. The law requires applicants from non-EU countries to invest 250,000 euros in Malta, and at the same time, they can obtain the right to permanent residence in Malta. And the right to travel freely within the Schengen area.
In February 2016, the National Debt Immigration Implementation Rules were promulgated, officially open to citizens of non-EU countries and fully open to applications.
March 2016 Malta officially introduced the MRVP project to China for the first time.
July 4, 2017 Malta's Ministry of Justice announced the latest amendments to the Malta National Bond Investment Plan. There are many favorable policies, including the removal of children's age restrictions and departure requirements, clarification of additional subsidiary applicants, and an increase in the age of no criminal record.
July 8, 2019 Malta Identity Agency requires that starting from August 1, the Identity Agency will accept the latest version of MRVP Form 2 and the newly-added MRVP Form 10. The interpretation requirements for bank accounts and asset accumulation processes are more stringent.
November 20, 2019 The Maltese Immigration Service requires applicants to respond to the supplementary documents within 90 days after the notification of supplementary documents is issued. (Due to the impact of the 2020 epidemic, this new regulation is currently suspended for Chinese applicants)
November 26, 2019 Malta Immigration Bureau issued a notice that from January 1, 2020, incomplete and inaccurate final certificates and annual review documents will not be accepted, and only 5 copies will be accepted each time.
On November 20, 2020, the Maltese government officially announced a new policy for naturalization through investment in the country: the planned total quota is 1,500, and the number of approvals within one year will not exceed 400 main applicants
The main applicant
1. At least 18 years old, non-European citizen
2. Annual income of more than 100,000 Euros or proof of assets equivalent to more than 500,000 Euros.
3. Purchase of the whole family European Union Health Insurance
4. Provide a contribution fee of 30,000 Euros
Subsidiary applicants: 1. Spouse; 2. Minor children/children who are not financially independent; 3. Economic dependence on the main applicant Both parents and grandparents
investment method: The main applicant chooses one of the following investment methods, and purchases or leases real estate that meets government requirements and holds it for 5 years.
Purchase of real estate: 270-32 million Euros
Annual rent for renting: 1-1.2 million Euros/year
1. Full investment: Invest in a national A-level that meets government requirements for more than 250,000 Euros For bonds, upon expiry of the 5-year investment period, the principal and corresponding interest will be returned.
2. Financing investment: through a designated compliant financial institution, a financing fee of 70,000 euros will be paid, non-refundable.
1. The threshold is low. No business background, language, academic background, age, etc.
2. No language test required
3. No immigration supervision, zero residence, and direct indefinite residence permit
4. Enjoy the purchase of Malta A+-level government bonds, investment safety is guaranteed
5. The review and approval process is transparent and fast, and the residence card can be obtained within 6-8 months.
6. One person applies, four generations of immigration
7. Free travel between 26 Schengen countries
8. 5% tax incentives for setting up a company in Malta
1. Submit the application form and application materials (sign the lawyer’s power of attorney at the Maltese consulate in Beijing or Shanghai, pay the New Deal management fee, and pay the lawyer’s fee)
2. Pay the fee (pay the remaining management fee)
3. Landing in Malta
4. Processing investment matters in Malta (opening a personal account; buying national debt through a bank, buying or leasing local real estate; purchasing health and medical insurance; biological information collection)
5. Submitting investment information applications, Waiting for the residence card to be issued, the residence permit issuance, the residence card is issued (1 week)
6. The lawyer receives the residence card and mails it to the client
