Head to head
Antigua and Barbuda vs Malta
Three key differences
- Different status types: Antigua and Barbuda grants citizenship, Malta grants permanent residence — usually not the same decision.
- Indicative total: Malta runs $28,500 below Antigua and Barbuda.
- Upper timeline: Malta is 1 months shorter than Antigua and Barbuda.
Field
Antigua and Barbuda
Malta
Status type
Citizenship
Permanent residence
Min. investment
$230,000
$165,000
Government & due diligence
$18,500
$55,000
Service fee
$500–$8,000, by program
$500–$8,000, by program
Indicative total (1 applicant)
$248,500
$220,000
Timeline
6–9 mo
6–8 mo
Residency
0 d/yr
0 d/yr
Visit required
No
Yes
Eligible family
配偶 + 30岁以下子女 + 55岁以上父母 + 兄弟姐妹
配偶 + 经济依赖子女 + 双方父母/祖父母
Dual citizenship
Yes
N/A
Worldwide taxation
No
No
Quota & backlog
None
None
● Numerically favourable on that line. A number, not a recommendation — no program wins every line.
Figures reflect prevailing industry terms, compiled 2026-08-11. Rules and fees change without notice; official announcements and a case-by-case assessment govern. Totals exclude the service fee, which runs $500–$8,000 by program.