Maltese Citizenship Applications

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The Maltese High Commission in London accepts citizenship applications on behalf of the Citizenship Unit within Identity Malta. Applications submitted at the High Commission in London are forwarded to the Citizenship Unit, and it is the latter office that makes the final decision. Before applying for a second citizenship, it is always advisable that you check with the relevant authorities and see if current laws allow you to hold multiple citizenships.

Maltese citizenship application process (through the Malta High Commission in London)

The following is an overview of the process from when you first reach out to the High Commission in London with a citizenship enquiry until you successfully apply for your first Maltese Passport.

Before applying:

If you are interested in gaining Maltese Citizenship and you think you have a claim, you are encouraged to review the information on this website as well as on the Identity Malta - Citizenship Unit official webpage: https://identitymalta.com/unit/citizenship-unit/.

Once you are well acquainted with the information available online, you must send us an email on citizenship.london@gov.mt with your contact details as well as any relevant family history that may substantiate your claim. Please keep your email concise and only include key dates and names of family members. The Citizenship officer reviewing your email will be in touch and will prompt you to provide the information we require in determining which application form applies to your case (see below). Kindly note that in some cases you may be asked to confirm citizenship of living ascendants before proceeding with your application for citizenship.

Applying:

Once we are able to determine which form applies to your particular case, the citizenship officer will provide you with both an application form as well as instructions on how to submit your form. It is not advisable to submit any forms without getting the necessary go-ahead from the citizenship officer. Do not send applications by post unless requested to do so by a citizenship officer, as not all application forms can be accepted by post. Any incomplete applications received via post without adequate contact details will be returned to sender.

If you have been asked to attend an appointment at the Malta High Commission in London to submit your application, please be on time. If you are unable to make it on the day, please make sure to notify us well in advance. During your appointment, you must present your completed application form and original supporting documentation as listed in the relevant checklist. Our officers will help you to complete the form if needed. If you have missing documentation, your application will be kept on hold. You will be given the opportunity to resubmit the pending documentation via other means as deemed necessary. Oaths and signatures will be witnessed during the appointment.

After applying:

When your application is completed successfully, it will be forwarded to the relevant authorities in Malta for processing. The duration of processing in Malta differs according to the type of application submitted. The officer dealing with your form will be able to give you an approximate timeline. You will not receive any updates on progress from the Malta High Commission unless the office in Malta asks for further clarifications or documents to substantiate your claim.

When Maltese citizenship is granted:

Once the processing of your application is finalised in Malta, in case of Dual Enquiry forms, you will receive a letter directly from Malta confirming your Maltese Citizenship. If you applied through any other citizenship application form, the Malta High Commission will inform you, via email, that your Certificate is ready for collection. You will be provided with further instructions on how this can be collected/sent to you, as well as the next steps.

Once you have obtained confirmation of Maltese Citizenship successfully, you may register your life events at the Maltese Public Registry and once this is successfully concluded you can apply for your first Maltese Passport.

Dual Enquiry Form A and B are free of charge. For the full list of fees in GPB please visit our fee list page.

Application Forms

Dual Enquiry Forms

Application Form: DUAL ENQUIRY FORM A (for persons born before 21/09/1964)

This application form is applicable to persons who were:

- Born in Malta and have at least one parent who was also born in Malta; OR

- Born abroad (in wedlock) to a father who was born in Malta and a paternal grandparent who was also born in Malta; OR

- Born abroad (out of wedlock but parents subsequently got married) to a father who was born in Malta and a paternal grandparent who was born in Malta. [father must be listed as the informant on applicant’s birth certificate]; OR

- Born abroad (out of wedlock) to mother who was born in Malta and a maternal grandparent who was born in Malta;

If you believe that this application form is applicable to your case, please email us on citizenship.london@gov.mt . It is always advisable to conduct all Citizenship requests via email with our team to ensure that we are able to build on the conversation and assure that you are being provided with the correct forms for your particular case.

Application Form: DUAL ENQUIRY FORM B (for persons born Between 21/09/1964 And 31/07/1989)

This application form is applicable to persons who were:

- Born in Malta to foreign parents provided that their father, was not a citizen of Malta, and did not enjoy diplomatic immunity in Malta; OR

- Born abroad (in wedlock) to a father who was born in Malta and a paternal grandparent who was born in Malta; OR

- Born abroad (out of wedlock but parents subsequently got married) to a father who was born in Malta and a paternal grandparent who was born in Malta. [father must be listed as the informant on the applicant’s birth certificate]; OR

- Born abroad (out of wedlock) to a mother who was born in Malta and a maternal grandparent who was born in Malta.

Maltese Citizenship by Registration

FORM I (for persons born abroad to a mother born in Malta before 1/08/1989)

This application form is applicable to persons who were:

- Born abroad to a mother who was born in Malta before 1^st August 1989

Application FORMS K and M (Second or subsequent generations born abroad)

These application forms are applicable to those who are second or subsequent generations born abroad. They will need to provide proof of two consecutive generations born in Malta and if applicable all the subsequent living generations must have their Maltese citizenship confirmed.

Form K is applicable to cases where the applicant is an adult (over 18 years of age).

Form M is applicable to cases where the applicant is a minor (under 18 years of age). The Maltese parent or legal guardian of the minor needs to apply on their behalf.

This application form is applicable to those born out of wedlock to a Maltese born father and the mother is not Maltese. The applicant must have two consecutive generations born in Malta in order to be eligible. (Form K or Form M)

Citizenship by registration through Marriage (Form B)

Applicants may apply using Form B if they are:

- married to a citizen of Malta and have been married for at least five years and are still living with their spouse; OR

- married to a citizen of Malta but separated from their spouse with whom they had lived for at least five years after the celebration of marriage; OR

- the widow/widower of a person who was a citizen of Malta at the time of his/her death and was still living with their spouse at the time of his/her death and a period of at least five years elapsed from the date of their marriage; OR

- the widow/widower of a person who was a citizen of Malta at the time of his/her death and if not for the death of the person, the widower/widower would have been married to that person for five (5) years on the date of application; OR

- the widow/widower of a person who would, but for his or her death, have become a citizen of Malta and the widow/widower was still living with the deceased person at the time of his/her death or separated de jure or de facto after living with the person for at least five (5) years after their marriage.

Application Form E – Maltese Citizenship by Naturalisation

Acquiring Maltese Citizenship based on Maltese residency. The Malta High Commission in London does not receive this type of application. Such applications may only be submitted directly at the pertinent office within Identity Malta: https://identitymalta.com/unit/citizenship-unit/#Maltese-Citizenship-by-Naturalisation

Application Form J – Maltese Citizenship by Naturalisation for Minors

Renunciation of Maltese Citizenship – Form D

The Maltese Citizenship Act states that if “any citizen of Malta (provided that he/she is of full age, full mental capacity and is also a national of a foreign country), makes a declaration in the prescribed manner that he/she wishes to renounce his/her Maltese citizenship, and the Minister registers that declaration, then that person shall cease to be a citizen of Malta.”

For guidance and more information on how you may initiate this process, please email us on citizenship.london@gov.mt.


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