Head to head
Singapore vs Turkiye
Three key differences
- Different status types: Singapore grants work permit, Turkiye grants citizenship — usually not the same decision.
- Indicative total: Singapore runs $407,420 below Turkiye.
- Upper timeline: Singapore is 6 months shorter than Turkiye.
Field
Singapore
Turkiye
Status type
Work permit
Citizenship
Min. investment
$0
$400,000
Government & due diligence
$80
$7,500
Service fee
$500–$8,000, by program
$500–$8,000, by program
Indicative total (1 applicant)
$80
$407,500
Timeline
0.5–2 mo
4–8 mo
Residency
300 d/yr
0 d
Visit required
Yes
No
Eligible family
spouse + children under 21(DP); parents eligible for long-term visit pass
spouse + children under 18
Dual citizenship
N/A
Yes
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.