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MALTESE DUAL / MULTIPLE CITIZENSHIP
On the 10th February 2000, Acts Nos. III and IV of 2000 came into force introducing a new concept of double or multiple citizenship with other countries. Under the new law it is possible to hold Maltese citizenship together with one or more other citizenships. The previous requirement that persons entitled to dual citizenship had to make a choice between the ages of 18 and 19 no longer applies; they can hold both citizenships. However, dual citizenship is only open to persons who are citizens of another country and are:
Application Forms:
To avail yourself of our citizenship service, please fill in, sign and fax / mail the appropriate form to us, together with the supporting documents indicated below:
If you are not in possession of the necessary documents, simply provide us with as much information as possible. Our search in Public Records will enable us to obtain the missing documents for you.
While there are no hard and fast rules regulating the acquisition of citizenship, by way of indication, Maltese citizenship may be acquired on the following criteria:
As in all other cases, there is no requirement on the person concerned to renounce any other citizenship he / she might hold. Should you have any further enquiries on permanent residence permit applications and on the costs and charges involved, please address them to:
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