Getting residence in Singapore

How to read the paths

Each card combines a category (how you qualify), an outcome (what you get) and duration (renewable title or permanent). RBI ≠ CBI: the first grants residence, the second a passport.

• EU free movement — EU/EEA citizens: registration, not a classic consular visa.
• Work / employment — Status tied to a local employer or qualifying contract.
• Entrepreneur / company — Activity or company setup: the visa follows the project, not a passport.
• Passive income / retirement — Stable income (pension, dividends, rent) without local employment.
• Nomad / remote — Remote work for an employer or clients outside the country.
• Residence by investment — Investment or financial threshold → residence (not a passport).
• Citizenship by investment — Investment or contribution → passport (programmes often restricted).
• Naturalisation / long stay — After years of legal stay: PR, ILR, C permit, etc.
• Other — Visit, transit or routes outside the frames above.