Malta's Citizenship by Descent

3rd Generation Limit: Citizenship can be claimed through a parent, grandparent or great-grandparent

Applicants must provide comprehensive documentation proving their lineage to a Maltese citizen+This typically involves proving that at least one ancestor was a Maltese citizen or held Maltese nationality+Specific Documents: Birth certificates, marriage certificates, death certificates (if applicable) for the applicant, the Maltese ancestor, and each generation in between+As a general requirement, all foreign documents must be translated into English or Maltese by a certified translator and apostilled+Additional Proof of Lineage: In cases where standard records are unavailable, other documentation such as baptismal records, census records, military records, or immigration records may be accepted, but they must be officially substantiated+Proof of Maltese citizenship of the ancestor (e.g., old Maltese passports, citizenship certificates)+Documents showing the date of emigration from Malta for the relevant ancestor, if applicable+For applicants born outside Malta, proof of registration of their birth with Maltese authorities, if available+All documents must be legalized or apostilled according to Maltese legal requirements.

Maltese ancestor must not have lost their Maltese citizenship before the birth of the next generation in lineage+All living ancestors in the direct line of descent from the qualifying Maltese ancestor must hold Maltese citizenship for a younger descendant to be eligible to apply

Criminal Record: A clean criminal record is generally required+Oath of Allegiance