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How to apply for Malta citizenship

A step-by-step guide to claiming Malta citizenship by descent through Community Malta. Your exact documents and route are confirmed by the free eligibility check.

  1. 1

    Check your line

    Confirm a Maltese-citizen parent, or two consecutive Malta-born ascendants in your direct line.

  2. 2

    Mind the 1 Aug 2028 deadline

    If your line is link-severance-affected, plan to register before the unified deadline.

  3. 3

    Gather the records

    Collect birth, marriage, and (if relevant) adoption certificates documenting each generation back to the Malta-born ascendant.

  4. 4

    Translate or legalize as needed

    Prepare any non-English documents with certified translations and legalization.

  5. 5

    File with the Community Malta Agency

    Submit the registration with the applicable fees (~€150 plus a ~€50 certificate).

  6. 6

    Track to issuance

    Processing generally runs ~6–18 months; then apply for your Maltese passport.

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