Head to head
Egypt vs Malaysia
Three key differences
- Different status types: Egypt grants citizenship, Malaysia grants long-term residence — usually not the same decision.
- Indicative total: Malaysia runs $108,800 below Egypt.
- Upper timeline: Malaysia is 6 months shorter than Egypt.
Field
Egypt
Malaysia
Status type
Citizenship
Long-term residence
Min. investment
$250,000
$150,000
Government & due diligence
$10,000
$1,200
Service fee
$500–$8,000, by program
$500–$8,000, by program
Indicative total (1 applicant)
$260,000
$151,200
Timeline
6–12 mo
3–6 mo
Residency
0 d/yr
90 d/yr
Visit required
No
Yes
Eligible family
配偶 + 18岁以下子女
配偶 + 34岁以下未婚子女 + 60岁以上父母
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.