Malta offers a Citizenship by Merit pathway designed to recognise and reward individuals whose exceptional service, talent, or contributions have had — or are expected to have — a profound impact on Malta or humanity at large. This naturalisation route is available to persons of extraordinary achievement in fields such as science, technology, entrepreneurship, philanthropy, sport, culture, and the arts, whose work demonstrates clear and lasting value to society.

The programme underscores Malta's commitment to attracting visionary individuals whose skills, innovation, and leadership can contribute to the nation's social, economic, and cultural development. Each application is assessed on its unique merits through a rigorous evaluation process, ensuring that citizenship is granted only to those whose accomplishments are truly of exceptional national or humanitarian interest.

Through Malta Citizenship by Merit, successful applicants and their families gain full European Union citizenship, providing unparalleled access to live, work, and conduct business across the EU. Citizens benefit from freedom of movement across the EU (EU Directive 2004/38/EC), the Schengen Zone, and visa-free travel to countries including the United States, United Kingdom, Japan, and Canada.

At Gouder & Associates, we specialise in guiding high-net worth individuals through every step of Malta Citizenship by Merit. With our extensive experience in Maltese immigration and citizenship law, our team provides comprehensive, end-to-end support from assessing eligibility and preparing the merit narrative to compiling documentation and liaising with the relevant authorities.