The Henley Citizenship Program Index 2025

Situated in the center of the Mediterranean Sea, Malta enjoys an excellent reputation for its splendid climate, friendly people, low crime rate, and superb quality of life. An attractive place in which to live or own a second home, Malta also has excellent air links.

Malta’s Granting of Citizenship for Exceptional Services by Direct Investment Regulations (S.L. 188.06), under the Maltese Citizenship Act Cap. 188, LN437 of 2020, allow for the granting of citizenship by a certificate of naturalization to foreign individuals and their families who contribute to the country’s economic development. This is possible following a 36-month, or by exception a 12-month residence period. Each application is subject to a stringent due diligence process, including thorough background checks.

Community Malta Agency is the competent Maltese Government Agency responsible for administering the regulations. Henley & Partners (license number AKM-HENL) is an official agent for this regulated citizenship process.

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Austria is considered one of the most stable countries in the world and is credited for its high standard of living. Although one of the smaller states in Europe, it has a world-class capital, Vienna, which has a varied history and a rich cultural heritage. Austria also has a beautiful countryside with snow-capped peaks and spectacular scenery.

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Grenada is a picturesque island with exotic, diverse topography, breathtaking beaches, and a year-round temperate climate. Often referred to as the ‘Spice Isle’ for its nutmeg and mace crops, Grenada is an English-speaking Commonwealth country with a common law legal system and a stable government.

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Antigua and Barbuda is an independent Commonwealth state in the eastern Caribbean. Enjoying excellent air links to North America and Europe and with some 365 beaches of white sand and turquoise waters, the tropical islands of Antigua and Barbuda are among the most beautiful places in the world in which to live.

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Nauru, a small, peaceful island nation located in the central Pacific Ocean, is renowned for its unique charm and close-knit community. Historically celebrated for its valuable phosphate resources, Nauru is now focused on building a secure future for its people through sustainable development.

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St. Kitts and Nevis is a dual-island Caribbean destination offering pristine beaches and tropical landscapes. Its culture is diverse, with African, British, Carib, and French influences. It is an attractive location for owning a second home in the Caribbean, enjoying good air links to Europe and North America.

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St. Lucia lies in the eastern Caribbean Sea, northwest of Barbados and south of Martinique. A volcanic island mostly covered in rainforest, it is famous for its twin peaks — the Pitons — and its magical beaches. St. Lucia is a member of the Commonwealth and CARICOM and has excellent air links to Europe and North America.

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The Commonwealth of Dominica is an English-speaking island state often referred to as the ‘nature island of the Caribbean’. It is a former British colony and a member of the Commonwealth of Nations, the UN, the Organization of American States, CARICOM, and other international organizations.

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Türkiye is a major transcontinental country strategically positioned and bordered by three seas. A popular tourist destination, Türkiye’s location facilitates connectivity with key markets via excellent transport links. Although Ankara is its capital, the leading global city of Istanbul is Türkiye’s largest, and its main commercial and cultural center.

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Egypt is a sovereign state in northeast Africa that includes the Sinai Peninsula, forming a bridge to Asia. Famous for its ancient civilization and pyramids, Egypt is the most populous country and a significant political and cultural nation in the Middle East.

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The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is strategically located at the crossroads of Asia, Africa, and Europe and is a stable, business-friendly location. Jordan strikingly combines the ancient and the modern worlds, from its historic archaeological site of Petra to its capital, Amman, the country’s economic, political, and cultural center.

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The Republic of North Macedonia, surrounded by rivers and mountains, is a major transportation route — from central Europe to the Aegean Sea, to southern and western Europe. Its fast-growing, competitive economy and booming agriculture and trade opportunities attract investors and businesspeople alike.

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Vanuatu is a South Pacific island nation east of Australia comprising an archipelago of mostly volcanic islands. Its nearest neighbors are New Caledonia to the south, Solomon Islands to the north-west, and Fiji to the east. Vanuatu gained independence from the UK and France in 1980 and is a member of the Commonwealth.

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The Southeast Asian Kingdom of Cambodia is a country rich in heritage, with warm, friendly people and lush, natural beauty. It has a population of more than 16 million and is a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

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