I read about one year’s stay required before starting the CBI program. But what does that mean? Does it mean a year’s stay or establishing community ties during this stay? I am confused as to how to start my application and how much time or days are needed.
In order to initiate an application, one must first apply for Maltese residency which may be obtained for the purposes of the program itself. The minimum period of such residency is 12 months prior to the obtaining citizenship. During such period, one is not required to have Malta as his main place of abode. However, a genuine link to Malta is to be established, whereby such establishment is usually evidenced by frequent visits to Malta as well as perhaps certain donations to the community.
You need to be a resident of Malta for a minimum of one year after obtaining an e-residency card. It does not mean your physical presence in Malta during the whole year. You must stay in Malta 20 to 25 days only. It could be done by a one-time trip or some short visits during the first year after the application.
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