The Mediterranean island nation is gearing up to show off its history of openness, as well as its Baroque treasures, when it hosts EuroPride in September.
Obtaining citizenship in Malta would provide another passport for Mr. Thiel, who is one of the largest individual donors for the U.S. midterm elections.
Andrea Prudente, an American, developed pregnancy complications while on the island that could put her life at risk. But abortion is illegal there, and she is seeking a safe way to leave.