Maltese nationality law is based primarily on the principles of Jus sanguinis, although prior to 1 August 1989 the principle of Jus soli was the basis of the law.
Dual citizenship was severely restricted under Maltese law from independence in 1964 until 10 February 2000, when all restrictions were removed. Dual citizenship had been allowed in limited circumstances from 1989, but only for persons born in Malta who met specific residence criteria.
Prior to 21 September 1964, Malta was a British Crown Colony and Maltese persons held British nationality.
Read more about Maltese Nationality Law: Acquisition of Maltese Citizenship At Independence - 21 September 1964, Birth in Malta, Maltese Citizenship By Descent, Naturalisation As A Maltese Citizen, Maltese Citizenship By Marriage, Maltese Citizenship By Adoption, Dual Citizenship, Citizenship of The European Union, Commonwealth Citizenship
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