Head to head
Egypt vs Singapore
Three key differences
- Different status types: Egypt grants citizenship, Singapore grants work permit — usually not the same decision.
- Indicative total: Singapore runs $259,920 below Egypt.
- Upper timeline: Singapore is 10 months shorter than Egypt.
Field
Egypt
Singapore
Status type
Citizenship
Work permit
Min. investment
$250,000
$0
Government & due diligence
$10,000
$80
Service fee
$500–$8,000, by program
$500–$8,000, by program
Indicative total (1 applicant)
$260,000
$80
Timeline
6–12 mo
0.5–2 mo
Residency
0 d
300 d/yr
Visit required
No
Yes
Eligible family
spouse + children under 18
spouse + children under 21(DP); parents eligible for long-term visit pass
Dual citizenship
Yes
N/A
Years to PR
—
2 yrs
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.