Non-European Union citizens with €650,000 ($873,000) to spare can now buy Maltese citizenship thanks to a new plan approved by the Mediterranean island\’s parliament on Tuesday.
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According to Prime Minister Joseph Muscat, the program\’s goal is to raise revenue for the country and attract \”high-value\” people who will invest there.
The government said applicants would be carefully screened to avoid entry by criminals. Muscat estimated that about 45 new citizens would bring in some €30 million a year. Henley and Partners, the company that will process newcomers\’ paperwork, said it expects to receive between 200 and 300 applications per year.
via Malta Passes Bill Giving Citizenship to Foreigners for Payment – SPIEGEL ONLINE.


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