Maltese citizenship

Last activity 30 June 2015 by Gladstone Gander

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Gladstone GanderNew member23 June 2015 08:21:12

Dear All,

Does anybody know how easy/hard it is to obtain Maltese citizenship by naturalisation?

(I'm not talking about the new economic citizenship).

In theory one should be eligible for citizenship after 5 years (provided that one knows the language, history, etc of course).

But is it possible in practice?

All the best,

GG

georgeingozoViP23 June 2015 15:34:16

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almost impossible

robpw2ViP23 June 2015 17:22:06

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georgeingozo wrote:
almost impossible

i have been trying to think if the best way to answer this and well i think you found it lol

georgeingozoViP23 June 2015 18:09:09

3703

to put it bluntly, why would Malta give you citizenship for free when its selling citizenship for € 1,000,000 ?

ToonCyprus Expert24 June 2015 04:14:21

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Not being funny....if you're not or your family is not Maltese why would you want it or need it.?

Just interested as to the reasons why?

BTW i agree with the previous posters replies too

Gladstone GanderNew member24 June 2015 09:25:55

Thank you all for commenting. This confirms the info I've found elsewhere: Over the last decade only around 300 individuals of non-Maltese descend that are not married to a Maltese citizen have obtained citizenship.

I wonder if any of you know what did the trick in some of the 300 notable exceptions?

Maybe some of the "lucky ones" have even been mentioned in the media?

Just curious! :-)

Kind regards,

GG

georgeingozoViP24 June 2015 09:36:10

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some might have been born in Malta, which doesnt give automatic citizenship, but might help

georgeingozoViP24 June 2015 09:39:23

3703

non-Maltese children adopted by Maltese can obtain citizenship

niloniloniloContributor24 June 2015 12:54:31

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It helps if you marry a Minister ...

ToonCyprus Expert25 June 2015 03:49:53

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9846

knowing someone influential is always a bonus....
someone who can pull strings for you

for a small fee even....

Gladstone GanderNew member30 June 2015 15:28:22

#11

Thanks guys!

It sounds like I'll have to look for a Maltese family to adopt me!

GG

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