Head to head
Singapore vs Thailand
Three key differences
- Different status types: Singapore grants work permit, Thailand grants long-term residence — usually not the same decision.
- Indicative total: Singapore runs $501,420 below Thailand.
- Upper timeline: Singapore is 1 months shorter than Thailand.
Field
Singapore
Thailand
Status type
Work permit
Long-term residence
Min. investment
$0
$500,000
Government & due diligence
$80
$1,500
Service fee
$500–$8,000, by program
$500–$8,000, by program
Indicative total (1 applicant)
$80
$501,500
Timeline
0.5–2 mo
2–3 mo
Residency
300 d/yr
0 d/yr
Visit required
Yes
Yes
Eligible family
spouse + children under 21(DP); parents eligible for long-term visit pass
spouse + children under 20(max 4 dependants per family)
Dual citizenship
N/A
N/A
Years to PR
2 yrs
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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.