The services offered by the Department for Citizenship and Expatriate Affairs

The services offered by the Department for Citizenship and Expatriate Affairs:

1. Confirmation that a person is A CITIZEN OF MALTA by birth.

2. Acquisition of Maltese citizenship by REGISTRATION.

i Wife/husband of a citizen of Malta
ii Former citizen of Malta
iii Child over 18 years of age born abroad between 21/9/64 - 31/7/89 of a Maltese mother

3. Acquisition of Maltese citizenship by NATURALISATION.

Persons would be eligible to apply after having resided in Malta for 5 years Maltese Citizens may, at any time, apply to naturalise their foreign minor children. Applications are considered in the light of current citizenship guidelines.

4. Confirmation that a person qualifies to hold DUAL (OR MULTIPLE) CITIZENSHIP.

5. Registration of FOREIGN CERTIFICATES (Births, Marriages, Deaths) concerning citizens of Malta, at the Public Registry.

6. Confirmation that a person enjoys FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT or 'EXEMPT PERSON' STATUS.

Contact us: e-mail - citizenship@gov.mt