Portugal’s Golden Visa Stands Firm as EU Closes Malta’s Citizenship By Investment Scheme
The European Court of Justice has ruled Malta’s citizenship-by-investment program illegal, citing it as a commercialization of EU citizenship. In contrast, Portugal’s Golden Visa program remains unaffected, continuing to offer residency through regulated investments and requiring genuine ties to the country.
EU Court Ruling Shuts Down Malta Citizenship by Investment Program
The European Court of Justice has ruled that Malta’s citizenship-by-investment program violates EU law, ordering the country to dismantle its golden passport scheme. The court found the program undermines EU citizenship principles, igniting debate over sovereignty and investor migration. Golden visa brokers, including Apex Capital Partners, are now urging clients to act quickly amid shifting regulatory landscapes.
