Head to head
Malta vs United Arab Emirates
Three key differences
- Different status types: Malta grants permanent residence, United Arab Emirates grants long-term residence — usually not the same decision.
- Indicative total: Malta runs $326,500 below United Arab Emirates.
- Upper timeline: United Arab Emirates is 6 months shorter than Malta.
Field
Malta
United Arab Emirates
Status type
Permanent residence
Long-term residence
Min. investment
$165,000
$545,000
Government & due diligence
$55,000
$1,500
Service fee
$500–$8,000, by program
$500–$8,000, by program
Indicative total (1 applicant)
$220,000
$546,500
Timeline
6–8 mo
1–2 mo
Residency
0 d/yr
0 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 + 子女(不限年龄上限,按类别)+ 父母(附加)
Dual citizenship
N/A
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.