ACC is proud to announce the promotion of Antoine Saliba Haig and Marina Magri to Partnership level. Their appointments reflect their expertise, leadership, and dedication to the firm’s continued growth, particularly within the Immigration and Global Mobility practice. Antoine Saliba Haig – Partner, Global Mobility & Immigration Practice Antoine has been a core member of…
The Maltese Government has announced key amendments to the Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP), enacted through Legal Notice 146 of 2025, aimed at enhancing the programme’s structure, improving flexibility for applicants, and reducing costs for families. One of the most notable changes is the introduction of a temporary residence permit for MPRP applicants. The new…
Following recent amendments to the Maltese Citizenship Act (Cap. 188 of the Laws of Malta), the Maltese Government has introduced a renewed and strengthened framework for acquiring Maltese citizenship by merit. This article addresses the most frequently asked questions about these changes and what they mean for prospective applicants. What is Malta Citizenship by Merit?…
The Maltese Government has today announced more details on the proposed amendments to the Maltese Citizenship Act. This comes in response to the European Court of Justice’s ruling in Case C-181/23 (Commission v. Malta), which discourages the commercialisation of EU citizenship by granting nationality without sufficient genuine links to the country. At a press briefing…
Malta has taken its first legislative step to align its citizenship framework with the recent judgment of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) in Case C-181/23 – Commission v Malta. On 30th June 2025, Home Affairs Minister Byron Camilleri tabled a bill in Parliament proposing amendments to the Maltese Citizenship Act, marking Malta’s formal response…