Head to head
Malta vs Vanuatu
Three key differences
- Different status types: Malta grants permanent residence, Vanuatu grants citizenship — usually not the same decision.
- Indicative total: Vanuatu runs $85,000 below Malta.
- Upper timeline: Vanuatu is 6 months shorter than Malta.
Field
Malta
Vanuatu
Status type
Permanent residence
Citizenship
Min. investment
$165,000
$130,000
Government & due diligence
$55,000
$5,000
Service fee
$500–$8,000, by program
$500–$8,000, by program
Indicative total (1 applicant)
$220,000
$135,000
Timeline
6–8 mo
1–2 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 + children under 25 + parents over 50
Dual citizenship
N/A
Yes
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.