Head to head
New Zealand vs Singapore
Three key differences
- Different status types: New Zealand grants long-term residence, Singapore grants work permit — usually not the same decision.
- Indicative total: Singapore runs $3,003,920 below New Zealand.
- Upper timeline: Singapore is 10 months shorter than New Zealand.
Field
New Zealand
Singapore
Status type
Long-term residence
Work permit
Min. investment
$3,000,000
$0
Government & due diligence
$4,000
$80
Service fee
$500–$8,000, by program
$500–$8,000, by program
Indicative total (1 applicant)
$3,004,000
$80
Timeline
6–12 mo
0.5–2 mo
Residency
7 d/yr
300 d/yr
Visit required
Yes
Yes
Eligible family
配偶 + 24岁以下子女
配偶 + 21岁以下子女(DP);父母可申长期探访证
Dual citizenship
N/A
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.