Dr Priscilla Mifsud Parker, the Lead Immigration Lawyer of ACC Immigration will be participating in the International Bar Association (IBA) Global Immigration Virtual Conference which will be held on the 18th and 19th November. International Bar Association The International Bar Association (IBA), established in 1947 is the foremost organisation for international legal practitioners, bar associations…
Malta’s Finance Minister announced that the Malta Residency Agency together with the state agency Malta Enterprise, will be launching a new residence programme. The new programme is aimed at entrepreneurs who will use Malta as their base and thus those who fulfil the requirements of such a programme will be allowed to reside in Malta…
What is the Schengen Area? The Schengen Area is an area made up of 26 European countries who decided to abolish internal border controls and strengthen common external borders. The Schengen Area has a common visa policy and functions as one jurisdiction for travel purposes. Common rules and procedures are applied to border controls and…
Since Malta launched the Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP) in 2021, a number of non-EU nationals understood the importance to have a permanent residence in a European country which grants the right to reside permanently in a chosen country. Malta Permanent Residence Programme The MPRP grants a permanent residence status within a period of 4-6…
The Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP) is a route to obtain residence for non-EU nationals wishing to reside in Malta or to travel within the Schengen Area without the requirement of a visa. The MPRP is a residence by investment programme which is based on three main requirements, which are: an investment in property, a…
Dr Priscilla Mifsud-Parker has been re-elected for another year as the Chair of the Malta branch of STEP (Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners), a private client professional organisation. Prior to this role, Dr Priscilla served as a Secretary in the STEP Malta Branch Committee. At ACC Advisors, Dr Mifsud Parker heads up the Corporate, Trusts…
The 2021 Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Index published by the Financial Times provides a comprehensive analysis of various citizenship programmes worldwide. The fifth edition of the CBI Index issued in 2021 ranks Malta first under the ‘Freedom of Movement’ pillar. Malta scored 10 out of a maximum of 10 points under this pillar confirming Malta’s…
Malta, one of the safest countries in the world is attracting a number of South African nationals who are relocating due to various reasons. With the rise of Covid cases, the increment of travel restrictions for South African passport holders, and the lack of safety in general, a number of South African nationals are applying…
Acquiring Maltese citizenship by investment is possible through amendments done to the Maltese Citizenship Act and Legal Notice 437 of 2020. In this article we’ll answer the most frequently asked questions on the Granting of Maltese Citizenship for Exceptional Services Regulations. What is the Legal Basis for the Malta Citizenship by Direct Investment Regulations? The…
The acquisition of Maltese citizenship through the Granting of Citizenship for Exceptional Services regulations grants a number of benefits to highly talented individuals who are willing to invest in Malta. Malta Citizenship by Direct Investment for the Whole Familyhttps://www.maltaimmigration.eu/malta-citizenship-by-direct-investment-benefits/ Applicants and their family members are given the opportunity to receive better education, high quality healthcare…