Citizenship in Malta for an Israeli family: how to secure the future of children in Europe
Unfortunately, the conflict with Palestine is still ongoing. And it started before I was even born! I love my country, but I don’t want my children to live in such an atmosphere their whole lives, too. They deserve better.
I believe my children will be safer and happier in Europe. And with Maltese passports, they will be able to live in whatever country of the European Union or the Schengen Area they like.
Moshe,
Entrepreneur from Israel
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Citizenship in Malta for an Israeli family: how to secure the future of children in Europe
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How the family obtained Malta citizenship by spending €1,053,500 and 16 months
Besides €1,053,500 that Moshe spent to meet the requirements, he paid about €10,000 for insurance and the translation and certification of documents. Already after receiving the second passport, he will also spend another €64,000 on property rent to comply with the terms.
November 5th, 2021
Preliminary Due Diligence
Our Compliance AML Officer checked Moshe’s family’s eligibility for Malta citizenship. He and his wife had no criminal record or visa denials, were not subject to sanctions and earned legal income; thus, they could qualify for Malta citizenship.
After the check, Moshe signed an Engagement Letter, and we started to work.
Our Compliance AML Officer checked Moshe’s family’s eligibility for Malta citizenship. He and his wife had no criminal record or visa denials, were not subject to sanctions and earned legal income; thus, they could qualify for Malta citizenship.
After the check, Moshe signed an Engagement Letter, and we started to work.
+ 2 weeks
Getting Police Clearance Certificates
We applied for Moshe’s family to obtain Police Clearance. The Maltese police checked the investor, his wife and their two daughters over 12 against the Interpol and Europol databases, found no issues and granted certificates.
We applied for Moshe’s family to obtain Police Clearance. The Maltese police checked the investor, his wife and their two daughters over 12 against the Interpol and Europol databases, found no issues and granted certificates.
+ 1 month
Obtaining residence permits in Malta, €35,000
At this stage, Moshe and Tamar came to Malta to complete several tasks:
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The spouses viewed several apartments from our property database. When they made a decision, we prepared a lease agreement, and Moshe paid the rent of €16,000 for a year ahead.
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The investor took out a family insurance policy with the minimum amount of coverage being €50,000 per person.
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The couple visited our office to sign government application forms. They also had their identification documents copied and notarised with the Maltese notary.
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The Immigrant Invest lawyer accompanied Moshe and Tamar to the Community Malta Agency to give biometrics and apply for residence permits.
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Moshe paid the following fees: €6,000 for residence permit cards, €3,000 as an administration fee and €10,000 towards the contribution to the fund.
At this stage, Moshe and Tamar came to Malta to complete several tasks:
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The spouses viewed several apartments from our property database. When they made a decision, we prepared a lease agreement, and Moshe paid the rent of €16,000 for a year ahead.
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The investor took out a family insurance policy with the minimum amount of coverage being €50,000 per person.
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The couple visited our office to sign government application forms. They also had their identification documents copied and notarised with the Maltese notary.
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The Immigrant Invest lawyer accompanied Moshe and Tamar to the Community Malta Agency to give biometrics and apply for residence permits.
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Moshe paid the following fees: €6,000 for residence permit cards, €3,000 as an administration fee and €10,000 towards the contribution to the fund.
+ 1 month
Collecting documents for citizenship
We helped Moshe collect all necessary documents, notarise and translate them into English. Malta has strict requirements: the investor had to file not only identification documents and bank statements but lists of all assets and affiliated companies and a description of his work, business and any other sources of income from the moment he received his education to the present day.
Our lawyers also filled out government forms on the investor’s behalf and sent them to him to sign. When we got the signed forms back, everything was ready to apply for the main Due Diligence check for Malta citizenship.
We helped Moshe collect all necessary documents, notarise and translate them into English. Malta has strict requirements: the investor had to file not only identification documents and bank statements but lists of all assets and affiliated companies and a description of his work, business and any other sources of income from the moment he received his education to the present day.
Our lawyers also filled out government forms on the investor’s behalf and sent them to him to sign. When we got the signed forms back, everything was ready to apply for the main Due Diligence check for Malta citizenship.
+ 5 months
Eligibility Test, €50,000
We submitted the package of Moshe’s family documents to the Community Malte Agency to consider. Moshe paid €45,000 for carrying out the Eligibility Test and another €5,000 as an administration fee.
The check was conducted within 4 months, and Moshe’s application was then forwarded to the Minister. He preliminary approved the investor’s candidacy.
We submitted the package of Moshe’s family documents to the Community Malte Agency to consider. Moshe paid €45,000 for carrying out the Eligibility Test and another €5,000 as an administration fee.
The check was conducted within 4 months, and Moshe’s application was then forwarded to the Minister. He preliminary approved the investor’s candidacy.
+ 6 months, exactly 1 year after obtaining residence permits
Applying for citizenship
After a year of holding Maltese residency, the investor became eligible to apply for citizenship. We filed an application on his behalf.
The spouses’ residence permit cards were renewed so that they stayed Maltese residents until they got their passports.
After a year of holding Maltese residency, the investor became eligible to apply for citizenship. We filed an application on his behalf.
The spouses’ residence permit cards were renewed so that they stayed Maltese residents until they got their passports.
+ 1.5 months
Fulfilling investment conditions, €968,500
The Malta Community Agency and the Minister responsible for matters relating to Malta citizenship granted their final approvals.
Moshe fulfilled the investment conditions: contributed €940,000 to the fund, donated €10,000 to charity and paid €16,000 rent for another year. The administration fee was €2,500.
Our lawyers collected proof of investment and submitted it to the Agency.
The Malta Community Agency and the Minister responsible for matters relating to Malta citizenship granted their final approvals.
Moshe fulfilled the investment conditions: contributed €940,000 to the fund, donated €10,000 to charity and paid €16,000 rent for another year. The administration fee was €2,500.
Our lawyers collected proof of investment and submitted it to the Agency.
+ 1 week
Giving biometrics in Malta
The Agency invited Moshe’s family to submit biometrics and take an oath of allegiance. This time all the family came to Malta to do this.
After the oath, the family received naturalisation certificates.
The Agency invited Moshe’s family to submit biometrics and take an oath of allegiance. This time all the family came to Malta to do this.
After the oath, the family received naturalisation certificates.
+ 1 week, March 2nd, 2023
Receiving passports
The investor’s family received their new passports in person. After that, they applied for a Maltese ID card, which they received 2 weeks later by mail.
The investor’s family received their new passports in person. After that, they applied for a Maltese ID card, which they received 2 weeks later by mail.
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