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
30 d / 5 yrs
0 d/yr
Visit required
No
Yes
Eligible family
spouse + children under 30 + parents over 55 + siblings
spouse + 经济依赖children + parents and grandparents of both spouses
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 2026-08-12. 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.