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The Moldova Citizenship by Investment Programme (MCBI) was launched in November 2018 and is the third European programme of its kind after the Malta & Cyprus programmes. Although Moldova is not part of the EU it is aiming at becoming an EU candidate for accession.

Updated regularly, this page is intended to provide Malta Travel Advice on travel restrictions, travel safety advice and information about health measures in force in Malta, for clients and collaborators of the firm who are visiting Malta.

At Chetcuti Cauchi we do not believe the global marketplace will ever be the same, even at the end of the COVID-19 curve. This surreal social distancing experience forces us to reconsider our priorities, our needs and our concept of risk and preparedness. For some, it may mean that the trajectory of their business is irreversibly altered. We see this as an opportunity for true entrepreneurs to shine, for this forced confinement to be leveraged for introspection, innovation and re-invention.

The Vanuatu Development Support Programme or as it is commonly known, the Vanuatu Citizenship by Investment Programme is the only investor migration programme in the South Pacific. Vanuatu grants citizenship to investors against a contribution of USD $130,000.

Malta as an International Base for South Africans

Most often travelling to the US requires an applicant to be in possession of a valid visa. The US has various categories of visas including but not limited to the E1 visa, E2 visa and the ESTA programme. In order to apply for these categories of visas one must be a national of a Treaty country or a country with which the US has signed a visa waiver programme.

Motion Trademarks in Malta

The Malta Global Residence Programme compromises various benefits; including a work permit entitlement, an EU Schengen Long Term Residence and no minimum presence required amongst others. However, the aim behind this programme is to formally acknowledge as a tax resident, foreign nationals satisfying the eligibility criteria of such programme.

Through political instability, epidemics and wars, global investors, entrepreneurs and families seek to invest in a Plan B citizenship that will enable them to relocate at short notice on the strength of a second passport or residency. Second citizenship or permanent residence permits are often seen as a Plan B, an insurance policy in case of turbulent situations. Unfortunately, history repeats itself and worst case scenarios happen, making having a Plan B all the more important.

At Chetcuti Cauchi we believe the global economy will never revert to the pre-COVID19 reality. Doing Business Remotely emerges as the norm from the surreal Social Distancing experience. For some, it means irreversible changes in their long-term business curve. Every so often the world is shaken up by critical events that irrevocably alter the way work is done and the way we live. What is sure, preparedness for Doing Business Remotely has meant a readiness to face these unprecedented challenges