Head to head
Singapore vs United Arab Emirates
Three key differences
- Different status types: Singapore grants work permit, United Arab Emirates grants long-term residence — usually not the same decision.
- Indicative total: Singapore runs $546,420 below United Arab Emirates.
- Residency: Singapore at 300 d/yr vs United Arab Emirates at 0 d/yr.
Field
Singapore
United Arab Emirates
Status type
Work permit
Long-term residence
Min. investment
$0
$545,000
Government & due diligence
$80
$1,500
Service fee
$500–$8,000, by program
$500–$8,000, by program
Indicative total (1 applicant)
$80
$546,500
Timeline
0.5–2 mo
1–2 mo
Residency
300 d/yr
0 d/yr
Visit required
Yes
Yes
Eligible family
配偶 + 21岁以下子女(DP);父母可申长期探访证
配偶 + 子女(不限年龄上限,按类别)+ 父母(附加)
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.