Get Your Maltese Citizenship by Descent
Do you have a Maltese parent, grandparent, or even great-grandparent? You may qualify for Maltese citizenship by descent. This is your opportunity to reconnect with your heritage and secure the benefits of being an EU citizen
How Does Maltese Citizenship by Descent Work?
Malta follows jus sanguinis (right of blood). You may be eligible if:
At least one parent is a Maltese citizen or was born in Malta.
You have a grandparent or great-grandparent born in Malta and can prove your lineage.
You provide supporting documents, such as birth and marriage certificates, passports, or official family records
Since 2007, Maltese law has expanded access, allowing second and third generations born abroad to apply. Once granted, Maltese citizenship is passed automatically to your children.
Unlike other paths, there is no residency requirement for citizenship by descent.
Why Apply for Maltese Citizenship by Descent?
Obtaining Maltese citizenship is more than a legal step — it’s both personal and strategic. Benefits include:
EU citizenship rights: Live, work, and study across the 27 EU member states.
Healthcare and education: Access top-quality European systems.
Mobility: Visa-free travel with one of the world’s most powerful passports.
Dual nationality: Malta allows you to keep your existing citizenship.
Generational security: Your children inherit Maltese citizenship automatically.
For many, the process also rekindles a connection with family history—rediscovering documents, stories, and heritage to pass down to future generations.
Life as a Citizen in Malta: The Mediterranean Jewel
Malta is a small archipelago with an outsized role in European history. From megalithic temples and medieval fortresses to its modern EU membership, Malta is deeply European yet distinctly Mediterranean.
Highlights include:
La Valeta and Mdina: UNESCO sites filled with baroque architecture and culture.
Warm climate and lifestyle: Sun, sea, and relaxed Mediterranean living.
English as an official language: Making integration simple.
Modern infrastructure: Strong healthcare, education, and growing industries in tech, tourism, and finance
Learn more about the benefits of holding citizenship with an EU Member State here.
Why EuroPassport?
EuroPassport is the first Canadian company to offer people an easy and affordable way to obtain legal European citizenship. Based in Toronto, Canada, we are a team of trusted immigration lawyers, genealogists and documentation specialists who have pioneered an efficient process for our clients to obtain the Maltese Citizenship they seek. Our experts take care of all the paperwork, in optimal deadlines.
- We take away the paperwork hassle, bureaucracy, legal complexity – and work on your behalf, using the most efficient route to obtain the citizenship you seek.
- Our streamlined process cuts out lengthy waits and confusing roadblocks to citizenship. Look to us to expedite your Maltese citizenship and deliver in optimal timelines.
- Skip the exorbitantly high legal fees. Our migration experts and a team of Canadian and European legal advisors have refined a process that is considerably more cost-efficient, especially for those with family roots in Europe.
- We are a respected Canadian company based in Toronto – so you won’t have to deal with distant overseas law firms. Our track record is remarkable, as the first and only fully registered European Immigration services business in Canada.
Frequently Asked Questions
The waiting time will be specific to each case, and will depend on whether the citizenship runs through the parents or grandparents; however the average time is 6-18 months.
When you apply for citizenship, any previous denial may hamper your chances on subsequent applications. An example of this would be declaring a date that is incorrect according to laws and legislations.
Immigration laws are constantly changing, and we are keeping up with every change, which may affect the required documents.
We also have a network of lawyers and genealogists in Europe who will prepare and supervise your application. We have the potential to prepare the most formidable citizenship application you can have.
Don’t risk submitting an unsuccessful application. EuroPassport does everything for you! Our team cooperates with top-tier lawyers in Malta; we first put together your application locally, and then your documents are sent to Malta to continue the rest of the citizenship process.
However, once your citizenship process is completed, you will have to visit the nearest Maltese consulate to apply for the passport.
You may be eligible to apply for Maltese citizenship if you have at least one parent, grandparent or even great-grandparent who was born in Malta. Being Maltese automatically qualifies you as being an EU citizen with access to the many benefits/freedoms guaranteed in all EU countries.
Learn more about the benefits of holding citizenship with an EU Member State here.
This will depend on the complexity of your specific case and how many documents you require to prove your Maltese ancestry. Learn more about the process and costs associated on our Fees page.
We do offer a 4-payment schedule for individuals and 6-payment schedule for families, and a discount of 5% for families of 2-4 people and 10% for families of 5 or more people.
Contact us to learn more about the pricing structure and payment options.
Yes, Malta allows dual citizenship!
You do not need to know the Maltese language to apply for Maltese citizenship by descent.
Yes, we also conduct genealogy research in Malta. If you are interested in finding out more about your Maltese ancestors, contact us for details.
No, you will only need to pay taxes in Malta if you move to the country and live there at least 6 months of the year. If you move to another EU member country, you won’t have to pay taxes in Malta, but you may have to pay taxes in the European country in which you decide to live, so you would need to consult with the local tax authorities in that country.
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