This is a complex question as the specific country and Golden Visa program could alter what the correct and accurate answer is.
This is something that Astons could advise on in a private consultation.
Thus, if you are interested in one of our Golden Visa solutions, schedule a Free Confidential & Comprehensive Consultations with one of our worldwide offices.
As an additional, note, if you were to acquire Maltese citizenship through the Malta citizenship by investment program and then later renounce, it would not affect your Maltese or EU citizenship status.