Malta citizenship: through adoption
An adopter counts as a parent only on conditions set by Act XXI of 2025 — mainly lawful adoptions on/after 1 Aug 2020 where the adoptee was under 18.
What you'll need
- Government fee
- ≈ €150 application + €50 certificate (varies by category)
- Typical timeline
- ~6–18 months
- Where
- Community Malta Agency (Aġenzija Komunità Malta)
Whether this line carries citizenship depends on the specifics — dates of birth, naturalization timing, and whether the chain was ever broken. The free eligibility check walks your exact line and tells you which route applies and what documents you'll need.
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