Malta citizenship: descendant of a malta-born ascendant
Registration requires two consecutive Malta-born ascendants in your line.
What you'll need
- Government fee
- ≈ €150 application + €50 certificate (varies by category)
- Typical timeline
- ~6–18 months
- Where
- Community Malta Agency (Identità)
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.
Other ancestor paths
See if you qualify for Malta citizenship
Check your eligibility — freeNot affiliated with Community Malta or any government. A document-organization tool, not legal advice — always verify with the relevant authority.