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Malta citizenship by descent is governed by Maltese citizenship — descent. Maltese citizenship by descent is generously extended to children and grandchildren of Maltese nationals. We file through Identity Malta (the Maltese citizenship authority) and recover pre-1964 records from the Public Registry in Valletta.
This pillar page clusters every piece of Ancestra content related to Maltan citizenship by descent — country guide, document checklists, comparisons, glossary terms, cost estimates, and eligibility assessment — in one place.
The key thing to know: Pre-1964 records (British colonial era) are held at the Public Registry in Valletta. Birth certificate from the ancestor's Maltese commune is essential.
Transmission rule: Both parents equally since 1989. Before 1989, paternal only.
Generational limit: Up to grandparent (3rd generation). Maltese citizenship passes through a Maltese-born parent or grandparent.
Dual citizenship: Permitted — Malta allows dual citizenship.
Language requirement: None for descent path.
Filing authority: Identity Malta (Malta) or Maltese consulate.
FAQ
Is there a generational limit for Malta citizenship by descent?
Malta: Up to grandparent (3rd generation). Maltese citizenship passes through a Maltese-born parent or grandparent.
Does Malta allow dual citizenship?
Malta: Permitted — Malta allows dual citizenship.
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