Head to head
Malta vs Nauru
Three key differences
- Different status types: Malta grants permanent residence, Nauru grants citizenship — usually not the same decision.
- Indicative total: Nauru runs $105,000 below Malta.
- Upper timeline: Nauru is 4 months shorter than Malta.
Field
Malta
Nauru
Status type
Permanent residence
Citizenship
Min. investment
$165,000
$105,000
Government & due diligence
$55,000
$10,000
Service fee
$500–$8,000, by program
$500–$8,000, by program
Indicative total (1 applicant)
$220,000
$115,000
Timeline
6–8 mo
3–4 mo
Residency
0 d/yr
0 d
Visit required
Yes
No
Eligible family
spouse + 经济依赖children + parents and grandparents of both spouses
spouse + unmarried children in education + co-residing parents
Dual citizenship
N/A
Yes
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.