Malta Citizenship by Naturalisation for Exceptional Services by Direct Investment (CES) requirements and cost
Closed: this pathway is not included in active rankings.
Closed after CJEU judgment C-181/23 (29 April 2025). Historical figures only.
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Requirements at a glance
- Status
- Closed
- Current figure
- Historical: €690,000
- Route
- donation, real estate
- Processing time
- 1.1666666666666667 years
- Physical presence
- No annual minimum
- Citizenship path
- Yes; timing not confirmed
CLOSED. Malta's investor-citizenship route was terminated after the CJEU ruled on 29 April 2025 that it violates EU law. Retained as a CLOSED record for the volatility content and to exercise the status filter.
Confirmedcuria.europa.euchecked Oct 2026
Frequently asked questions
Is Malta Citizenship by Naturalisation for Exceptional Services by Direct Investment (CES) currently open?
Malta Citizenship by Naturalisation for Exceptional Services by Direct Investment (CES) is recorded as closed and is not included in active pathway rankings.
What is the minimum for Malta Citizenship by Naturalisation for Exceptional Services by Direct Investment (CES)?
Historical: €690,000. Closed after CJEU judgment C-181/23 (29 April 2025). Historical figures only.
What source does pass2port use?
The record cites curia.europa.eu and was last checked on 2026-10-24.
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