In recent weeks, escalating geopolitical tensions and armed conflict across the Middle East have heightened concerns among many international families about long-term stability and security. The ongoing confrontation together with rising tensions affecting several Gulf countries, has underscored how quickly regional dynamics can shift. Missile and drone attacks have already reached parts of the Gulf,…
In today’s world of economic uncertainties and political instabilities, more high-net-worth individuals and families are turning to Malta’s Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP) and Citizenship by Merit for secure EU residency, Schengen mobility, and potential citizenship pathways. These programs offer family protection and long-term European access. Yet, while demand continues to rise, so do rejection rates….
ACC Immigration is delighted to announce that our Managing Partner, Dr Priscilla Mifsud Parker, has been named one of the Uglobal Top 25 Global Migration Attorneys 2025. This respected honour highlights her extensive expertise in Maltese tax residency, residence and citizenship solutions, and international wealth and corporate structuring. Priscilla is one of only two Maltese…
As global uncertainties persist, many Americans are turning to second residence or citizenship options that offer security, mobility, and lifestyle benefits, without having to renounce American citizenship. Malta, an English-speaking EU island nation, provides two standout routes to residence and citizenship: the Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP) for lifelong residency and Citizenship by Merit, granting…
With the EU moving to finalise a mechanism to suspend Schengen visa-free travel for Caribbean countries offering citizenship by investment, interest is shifting towards more secure alternatives within Europe. Residency by investment programmes are gaining ground as strategic options, offering residence rights in the EU without losing Schengen access. Among these, Malta’s Permanent Residence Programme…
Malta is about to become more connected than ever to the United States. Starting next summer, Delta Air Lines will operate direct flights between New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Malta International Airport (MLA), a development hailed as a major milestone for the island nation. The seasonal service, scheduled to run three…
Applying for a second residence or citizenship in Europe has evolved from being an extravagant investment to a wealth and family management solution for Nigerian nationals. Nigerians are increasingly applying for the Malta Permanent Residence Program , where families can obtain the right to live in Malta, access the Schengen Area and enjoy better economic…
Legal Notice 159 of 2025 introduces the Granting of Citizenship by Naturalisation on the Basis of Merit Regulations. This new regulation offers a structured and merit-based path to acquiring Maltese citizenship for individuals who have rendered, or intend to render, exceptional services or contributions to Malta or humanity, or who are considered of exceptional interest…
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?…