American interest in European residency programs has surged, making U.S. nationals the largest source market for investment‑migration schemes, with nearly half of applications targeting a European base. In response, the Residency Malta Agency will host a private‑client advisory session in New York on September 23, 2026, to explain the Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP) directly to U.S. wealth‑management professionals.
Event overview
- Date & time: Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Venue: Rooftop at 75 Varick St., Manhattan, New York, NY 10013
- Host: Residency Malta Agency, in partnership with Immigrant Invest (a licensed MPRP agent)
- Attendance: By invitation only; U.S. private‑client advisors must register through the event page (link provided in the original announcement).
Purpose
The session is designed for cross‑border attorneys, wealth managers, private bankers, tax and accounting firms, family offices, and real‑estate or relocation specialists who counsel high‑net‑worth individuals. It aims to replace second‑hand marketing material with direct answers from the agency that administers the program and from the licensed agent that processes applications.
Key participants
- Kurt Farrugia, CEO, Residency Malta Agency, leading the delegation.
- Tiziana Polidano, Senior Manager, Client Relations & Compliance (Residency Malta Agency).
- Vicky Spiteri, Head of Marketing & Business Development (Residency Malta Agency).
- Monica Farrugia, Head of Corporate Services (Residency Malta Agency).
- Lasha Azariashvili, Head of Business Development (Immigrant Invest).
- Vladlena Baranova, Head of Legal (Immigrant Invest).
- Tate Worswick, Senior Business Development Manager (Immigrant Invest).
Agenda topics
- Malta as a destination – overview of lifestyle, safety, tax environment, and appeal for internationally mobile families.
- MPRP in practice – main eligibility requirements and procedural steps for applicants.
- Long‑term European base for families – which family members can be included and circumstances requiring deeper assessment.
- Full cost picture – breakdown of program cost categories rather than a single headline figure, emphasizing case‑by‑case calculations.
- Client qualification – profile criteria that identify viable candidates and initial screening questions.
- Professional roles – delineation of responsibilities between the licensed U.S. legal/tax advisors and Immigrant Invest.
- Case documentation – best practices for organizing applicant information, family details, and outstanding professional queries.
Outcome for attendees
Each participant may request a written Malta case assessment tailored to a hypothetical client scenario. The document will summarize eligibility, cost components, family considerations, required U.S. legal or tax advice, role allocation, and recommended next steps, providing a reusable framework for future client conversations.
Context of U.S. demand
Recent industry data indicate that American applicants now outnumber all other nationalities in the investment‑migration market, shifting from a niche expatriate interest to a broader contingency‑planning trend among high‑net‑worth individuals who remain based in the United States. Europe, and specifically Malta, accounts for the largest share of this interest, prompting advisors to seek detailed, source‑verified information on program mechanics, costs, and compliance obligations.
Source article: www.imidaily.com
