Head to head
Italy vs Malta
Three key differences
- Different status types: Italy grants long-term residence, Malta grants permanent residence — usually not the same decision.
- Indicative total: Malta runs $52,000 below Italy.
- Upper timeline: Italy is 2 months shorter than Malta.
Field
Italy
Malta
Status type
Long-term residence
Permanent residence
Min. investment
$270,000
$165,000
Government & due diligence
$2,000
$55,000
Service fee
$500–$8,000, by program
$500–$8,000, by program
Indicative total (1 applicant)
$272,000
$220,000
Timeline
3–6 mo
6–8 mo
Residency
0 d/yr
0 d/yr
Visit required
Yes
Yes
Eligible family
spouse + minor children + dependent parents
spouse + 经济依赖children + parents and grandparents of both spouses
Dual citizenship
N/A
N/A
Years to PR
5 yrs
—
Years to citizenship
10 yrs
—
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.