Singapore
SGPSingapore holds the world's second most powerful passport and operates a territorial tax system with no capital gains or inheritance tax, making it one of the most tax-efficient jurisdictions for high earners. Its exceptional safety, healthcare, and infrastructure come with a premium cost of living.
Passport Rank
#2
Visa-Free
193
destinations
Country Details
- Capital
- Singapore
- Currency
- Singapore Dollar (SGD)
- Languages
- English, Mandarin, Malay, Tamil
- Population
- 5,920,000
- Tax System
- Territorial
- Dual Citizenship
- Not allowed
- Naturalisation
- 2 years
- Schengen / EU
- No
- Climate
- Tropical
- English Proficiency Rank
- #7
- Territorial Taxation
- Yes — foreign-sourced income may not be taxed
Indices
Cost of Living
85
Safety
88
Healthcare
87
Quality of Life
198
Visa Programs
Singapore EntrePass
Singapore SGP
Processing
2mo
Min. Income
—
Citizenship
8y
Singapore Employment Pass
Singapore SGP
Processing
1mo
Min. Income
$3,700
Citizenship
8y
Singapore ONE Pass (Overseas Networks & Expertise Pass)
Singapore SGP
Processing
1mo
Min. Income
$22,000
Citizenship
8y