Malta - Citizenship by Descent
We can assist you to obtain your citizenship by descent in Malta
Overview
In 2007 amendments were made to the Maltese Citizenship Act. Since then, people born outside Malta on 21.09.1964 or later can apply to get Malta citizenship by registration. To obtain it, they must prove they are direct descendants of Maltese relatives.
Malta citizenship allows living in Malta, travelling visa-free to 186 countries, and staying in the EU and the Schengen area countries for more than 90 days without getting residency in advance.
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Maltese Citizenship by Descent: Eligibility
It is possible to apply for citizenship by descent if the applicant fulfils several conditions.
- Was born before 21.09.1964
- A mother is Maltese
- Is a descendant of the Maltese citizens
- The parents of the applicant were born in Malta
- A mother is a Maltese citizen by birth, registration or naturalisation
- Is a former citizen of Malta
- A former citizen that does not qualify automatically for dual citizenship because they have not resided for a minimum of six years abroad
- The applicant was a citizens of Malta by registration or naturalisation
Maltese Citizenship by Descent: Requirements
- Provide documentary evidence (birth, marriage, and death certificates) for registration as a citizen.
- Documentation must demonstrate direct descent from an ancestor born in Malta, with a parent also born in Malta.
- If parents, grandparents, etc., are alive and are direct descendants, they must also submit applications (direct line cannot be broken).
- Registration can occur at any Maltese Embassy, High Commission, Consulate, or the Department for Citizenship and Expatriate Affairs in Malta.
- Residence in Malta is not mandatory for the registration procedure.