Registration as a Citizen of Malta (Form I)

Overview

When Malta became an Independent State on the 21 September 1964, the Independence Constitution established who should become a citizen of Malta automatically by birth and who could be registered as a citizen of Malta under the provisions of the same Constitution.

As a result of the changes in the citizenship laws which took place in the year 2000, these provisions are now to be found in the Maltese Citizenship Act (Cap. 188).

Through the above-mentioned changes certain restrictions were introduced whereas new categories of persons eligible to apply for registration have been added. On the 1 August 2007, further amendments to the said Act became effective, as a result of which it became possible for second and subsequent generations Maltese born abroad to acquire Maltese citizenship by registration.

What you'll get

Citizenship Certificate by registration.

Eligibility

You are entitled to apply:
If you are the son/daughter of a female citizen of Malta we will require documents 2 and 3 and one passport photo in your respect and documents 1, 6, 7, 8 and 9 in respect of your mother.

If you were born after the 21 September 1964, documentary evidence may also be required to show that your mother was a citizen of Malta at the time of your birth.

How to apply

Fill in the online form and submit.
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