Malta: General Immigration

Malta offers expat families a comprehensive education system with government, church, and international schools providing diverse curricula in an English-speaking environment. Understanding school options, costs, and enrolment procedures is essential for families planning their relocation to this Mediterranean destination.

Malta's Global Residence Programme (GRP) will be replaced by a new Individual Tax Programme from January 2027, introducing substantially higher entry requirements including increased minimum tax obligations and stricter property thresholds. Eligible applicants who submit applications before December 31, 2026 can secure grandfathered status under the current, more favorable GRP terms until 2031, potentially saving significant costs on application fees, property requirements, and annual tax minimums.

Malta is emerging as a compelling destination for internationally minded Americans seeking more than just investment opportunities or retirement locations. With its unique combination of EU membership, English-speaking environment, stable legal framework, and Mediterranean lifestyle, the island nation offers families and entrepreneurs a strategic platform for long-term planning, business expansion, and geographic diversification. From quality of life advantages to sophisticated professional services and var

Malta continues to rank among Europe's most compelling retirement destinations in 2026, offering a stable Mediterranean environment, English as an official language, high-quality healthcare...

Intra-corporate transfers in Malta enable global organizations to manage cross-border workforce mobility through the ICT permit system, administered under EU Directive 2014/66/EU.

Malta's citizenship by merit framework recognises philanthropic contributions as a pathway to naturalisation, provided they demonstrate measurable national impact and align with the country's long-term priorities. Following the European Court of Justice ruling in European Commission v Malta, the framework emphasises genuine contribution, sustained residence, and integration rather than transactional investment.

Malta offers U.S. citizens permanent residency rights, 300 days of sunshine, a safe environment with one of the lowest crime rates in Europe...

Securing multiple citizenships and residences or a combination of both assists with your long-term success, tax planning, and acts as your personal and business policy insurance for the moments when those are needed the most.

CSB Group assists nomads and expatriates in obtaining EU residency in Malta by providing them with the necessary documentation, administration, logistics, and lodging.