Head to head
Panama vs Singapore
Three key differences
- Different status types: Panama grants permanent residence, Singapore grants work permit — usually not the same decision.
- Indicative total: Singapore runs $304,920 below Panama.
- Upper timeline: Singapore is 1 months shorter than Panama.
Field
Panama
Singapore
Status type
Permanent residence
Work permit
Min. investment
$300,000
$0
Government & due diligence
$5,000
$80
Service fee
$500–$8,000, by program
$500–$8,000, by program
Indicative total (1 applicant)
$305,000
$80
Timeline
1–3 mo
0.5–2 mo
Residency
0 d/yr
300 d/yr
Visit required
Yes
Yes
Eligible family
配偶 + 25岁以下在读子女
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
Years to citizenship
5 yrs
—
Worldwide taxation
No
No
Quota & backlog
Policy-volatile
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.
