Identity Malta Accreditation and Regulatory Context
Chetcuti Cauchi confirms that Dr. Jean Philippe Chetcuti, has been formally approved as an Accredited Person by Identity Malta Agency, appearing as the first licensed agent on the official register with licence number IIP 001.
The accreditation regime for authorised intermediaries was introduced under the Individual Investor Programme of the Republic of Malta Regulations, 2013, issued pursuant to the Maltese Citizenship Act, (Cap. 188). The Malta Citizenship regulations place particular emphasis on the professional standing, experience, and integrity of representatives advising applicants, and impose stringent obligations relating to pre-application due diligence and compliance oversight.
Prior to this approval, Chetcuti Cauchi had already been recognised as an Authorised Registered Mandatory by Maltese immigration and tax authorities in the context of high-net-worth individual regulations and permanent residence applications since the 1990s, reflecting a sustained regulatory track record.
Professional Background and Thought Leadership
Dr Jean-Philippe Chetcuti has advised on citizenship, residence, and immigration law for over a decade, and is widely recognised for his contribution to the development and interpretation of Malta’s immigration and nationality framework.
He has addressed international professional fora on Maltese immigration law and policy, and has written and lectured extensively on citizenship, residence, and private client structuring in a cross-border context.
In addition to his legal practice, Dr Chetcuti serves as Chairman of STEP Malta, the local branch of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners, and sits on the executive committee of the Institute of Financial Services Practitioners (IFSP). He is also a co-founder and secretary of the Malta Association of Family Enterprises, which represents Malta at the European Family Business network.
Chetcuti Cauchi’s Immigration and Citizenship Practice
Chetcuti Cauchi’s Immigration & Global Mobility practice is led by partners Dr Jean-Philippe Chetcuti, Dr Priscilla Mifsud Parker, Dr Antoine Saliba Haig and Marina Magri, and is recognised as the oldest specialised immigration law practice in Malta.
The team advises a broad spectrum of private clients, including international professionals, expatriate retirees, entrepreneurs, and ultra-high-net-worth families, on residence and citizenship pathways under Maltese law. Legal and tax advisers within the practice work collaboratively to assess eligibility, compliance obligations, and procedural timelines, ensuring that applications are structured and presented in accordance with applicable legislation and regulatory expectations.
Chetcuti Cauchi also represents applicants directly before Identity Malta Agency, providing end-to-end legal representation throughout the application process.
Citizenship and Residence Advisory Expertise
The firm’s Citizenship & Residence Planning practice integrates immigration law with private client tax, trusts and estates, and cross-border structuring, allowing clients to assess citizenship and residence decisions within a broader legal and personal planning context.
Dr Priscilla Mifsud Parker, Partner at Chetcuti Cauchi, is a private client lawyer specialising in immigration law, trusts, and estates, a member of the Maltese Chamber of Advocates, and serves as Technical Chair of STEP Malta.
How Our Citizenship and Immigration Lawyers Can Help You
Our lawyers advise individuals and families on:
- Maltese citizenship and residence pathways under current law
- Regulatory compliance and due diligence preparation
- Cross-border coordination with tax and private client advisers
- Long-term residence and nationality planning aligned with personal and family objectives
