Head to head
Singapore vs Vanuatu
Three key differences
- Different status types: Singapore grants work permit, Vanuatu grants citizenship — usually not the same decision.
- Indicative total: Singapore runs $134,920 below Vanuatu.
- Residency: Singapore at 300 d/yr vs Vanuatu at 0 d/yr.
Field
Singapore
Vanuatu
Status type
Work permit
Citizenship
Min. investment
$0
$130,000
Government & due diligence
$80
$5,000
Service fee
$500–$8,000, by program
$500–$8,000, by program
Indicative total (1 applicant)
$80
$135,000
Timeline
0.5–2 mo
1–2 mo
Residency
300 d/yr
0 d/yr
Visit required
Yes
No
Eligible family
配偶 + 21岁以下子女(DP);父母可申长期探访证
配偶 + 25岁以下子女 + 50岁以上父母
Dual citizenship
N/A
Yes
Years to PR
2 yrs
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Worldwide taxation
No
No
Quota & backlog
None
Policy-volatile
● 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.
