Malta Citizenship for Exceptional Services by Direct Investment offers applicants two real estate options: (1) purchase a residential property for a minimum value of €700,000; or (2) rent a residential property for a minimum of €16,000 per year. The property investment needs to be maintained for a minimum period of five years from the date of issue of the certificate of citizenship. In addition to the real estate investment, the applicant must also make the following investments: Transfer of Capital: Applicants who have resided for a 3 year period, must make a financial contribution of €600,000, or €750,000 for applicants who have resided for 1 year. This contribution is referred to as the Exceptional Direct Investment. In addition, the contribution for each dependant is €50,000. Donation: Applicants must make a €10,000 charitable donation to an approved Local Voluntary Organisation.
