Dr Aidan Cutajar, Head of Legal and Case Processing at immVest International, has prepared a summary to assist clients and stakeholders in understanding the key updates introduced to the Malta Permanent Residence Programme through Legal Notice 146 of 2025. In his commentary, he highlights the Residency Malta Agency’s commitment to enhancing the Programme’s accessibility and…
On 16 July 2025 the Maltese Government published Bill No. 140 of 2025, setting out far‑reaching amendments to the Citizenship Act. This Bill proposes the formal repeal of the Naturalisation for Exceptional Services by Direct Investment (ESDI) programme and refines Malta’s long‑standing discretionary route for exceptional services into a stronger, merit‑based framework. Much has been…
Following the recent ruling of the European Commission of justice against Malta’s Citizenship by Investment Programme, Malta Government has announced its plans to replace its citizenship by investment offering with a reformed Citizenship-by-Merit opportunity. This is very encouraging. Although new terms and conditions will be put in force, the opportunity to become European/Maltese Citizens is…
The Government of Malta refers to today’s decision by the Court of Justice of the European Union in case C-181/23, concerning the proceedings initiated by the European Commission against Malta in relation to the legislative framework on citizenship-by-investment. As always, the Government of Malta respects the decisions of the courts, while at this moment the…
Malta’s Residency to Citizenship by Investment has contributed in no small way to the island’s Economy, Employment, Corporate social-responsibility, the Real-Estate sector and many others. Most importantly the donation paid by prospective beneficiaries goes straight away to Malta’s National Development Social Fund. The mission of the NDSF is to contribute towards, promoting and supporting major…
CEO, Roderick Cutajar a long standing Fellow and Certified Member of the Investment Migration Council. A prestigious recognition for professionals with significant tangible experience in the immigration by investment business.