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Malta merit-based citizenship law replaces Golden Passport MEIN

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18 Jul 2025Varun Singh4 min read

Malta Merit-Based Citizenship Law (2025): No More Golden Passport

Malta ends its Golden Passport (MEIN) and launches a merit-based citizenship law in 2025, aligning with EU citizenship principles and rewarding exceptional contributions over capital alone.

European Union flag with Malta passport symbolizing the golden passport ban

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01 May 2025Surbhi Gloria Singh7 min read

EU bans Malta's golden passport scheme: What's next for rich investors?

The EU Court of Justice has ruled Malta’s ‘golden passport’ scheme illegal, stating that EU citizenship cannot be granted in exchange for investments or payments.