Head to head
Singapore vs St Lucia
Three key differences
- Different status types: Singapore grants permanent residence, St Lucia grants citizenship — usually not the same decision.
- Indicative total: St Lucia runs $7,258,000 below Singapore.
- Residency: Singapore at 0 d/yr vs St Lucia at 30 d / 5 yrs.
Field
Singapore
St Lucia
Status type
Permanent residence
Citizenship
Min. investment
$7,500,000
$240,000
Government & due diligence
$7,500
$9,500
Service fee
$500–$8,000, by program
$500–$8,000, by program
Indicative total (1 applicant)
$7,507,500
$249,500
Timeline
9–12 mo
6–12 mo
Residency
0 d/yr
30 d / 5 yrs
Visit required
Yes
No
Eligible family
spouse + unmarried children under 21
spouse + children under 30 + parents over 55
Dual citizenship
N/A
Yes
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.