Does Singapore have a digital nomad visa?
No — Singapore does not run a dedicated digital-nomad visa. Long-term stays generally go through an income- or means-based long-stay permit, and the route is a hard route for most movers for a typical non-citizen mover (a monthly income floor of roughly $5,000).
The detail that matters: No nomad/retiree route; need Employment Pass (S$5k+/mo). Territorial, top 24%. PR discretionary, no fixed timeline; insurance pricey.
Tax for foreign residents in Singapore
For a foreign earner, Singapore's income is treated lightly. The country uses a territorial or remittance basis, so foreign-source income is often left largely untaxed locally, with a headline top personal rate around 24%. This is general information, not tax advice — confirm your own situation with a cross-border professional before you move.
From visa to permanent residency
If you're thinking past a year or two, check whether the stay builds toward settlement: in Singapore, there is no clear path from this stay to permanent residency — several of these visas are explicitly capped or non-renewable. Immigration rules change often, so treat these as directional and verify the current policy with official sources.
Healthcare and insurance
Healthcare access for a foreigner in Singapore is easy to access. A mid-tier private health plan runs roughly $600 a month — most long-stay visas require proof of cover.