Head to head
Malta vs St Lucia
Three key differences
- Different status types: Malta grants permanent residence, St Lucia grants citizenship — usually not the same decision.
- Indicative total: Malta runs $29,500 below St Lucia.
- Upper timeline: Malta is 4 months shorter than St Lucia.
Field
Malta
St Lucia
Status type
Permanent residence
Citizenship
Min. investment
$165,000
$240,000
Government & due diligence
$55,000
$9,500
Service fee
$500–$8,000, by program
$500–$8,000, by program
Indicative total (1 applicant)
$220,000
$249,500
Timeline
6–8 mo
6–12 mo
Residency
0 d/yr
30 d / 5 yrs
Visit required
Yes
No
Eligible family
spouse + 经济依赖children + parents and grandparents of both spouses
spouse + children under 30 + parents over 55
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.