Head to head
Malta vs Portugal
Three key differences
- Different status types: Malta grants permanent residence, Portugal grants long-term residence — usually not the same decision.
- Indicative total: Malta runs $330,000 below Portugal.
- Upper timeline: Malta is 16 months shorter than Portugal.
Field
Malta
Portugal
Status type
Permanent residence
Long-term residence
Min. investment
$165,000
$540,000
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
$550,000
Timeline
6–8 mo
12–24 mo
Residency
0 d/yr
7 d/yr
Visit required
Yes
Yes
Eligible family
配偶 + 经济依赖子女 + 双方父母/祖父母
配偶 + 未成年/在读子女 + 65岁以上父母
Dual citizenship
N/A
N/A
Years to citizenship
—
5 yrs
Worldwide taxation
No
No
Quota & backlog
None
Policy-volatile
● 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.