The verdict in three sentences
For an immigration and relocation firm in Singapore, a local digital agency prices a custom website at a 2026 ballpark of 8 000 to 40 000+ USD (quotes in Singapore dollars, converted to US dollars here), and a freelancer at 2 500 to 10 000 USD. Kolonell builds this type of site for 2 900, 4 900 or 8 900 USD, with a project manager on Google Meet at a time that suits you, native English copywriting and launch in 3 to 4 weeks. The right choice depends on the 3-year total cost and on the quality of the enquiry journey, because your clients share sensitive information before the first meeting.
What do Singapore providers charge?
These ranges are prudent: they come from the public rate cards of Singapore digital agencies, the minimum project sizes on Clutch.co profiles and the rates visible on freelance platforms. They vary with the number of service pages, appointment booking and any client portal.
| Option | 2026 ballpark (USD) | Timeline | Usually included | Support |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Website builder theme | 20 to 60 USD per month, plus your time | 2 to 6 weeks | Generic theme, your own copy | Platform helpdesk |
| Freelancer | 2 500 to 10 000 USD | 4 to 10 weeks | Design and build, copy often supplied by you | Ad hoc |
| Singapore digital agency | 8 000 to 40 000+ USD | 8 to 16 weeks | Strategy, custom design, optional copywriting, integrations | Monthly retainer, hourly rates often 80 to 180 USD |
| Kolonell Starter | 2 900 USD | 3 to 4 weeks | Core pages, services, enquiry form | 3 months included |
| Kolonell Growth | 4 900 USD | 3 to 4 weeks | Pages per service and client profile, practical guides, appointment booking | 3 months included |
| Kolonell Premium | 8 900 USD | 4 to 6 weeks, written schedule | Bespoke design, corporate and private client journeys, bilingual EN/FR site | 6 months included |
The domain is registered in your name, all access is handed over, and payment is by bank transfer or Wise, 50 % to start and 50 % at delivery. Full details on our international website offer.
What does each tier cover for an immigration and relocation firm?
| Need | Starter, 2 900 USD | Growth, 4 900 USD | Premium, 8 900 USD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service pages | Overview | One page per service: work passes, relocation, housing, schools | Full architecture by client profile |
| Corporate (HR) journey | Mention | Dedicated page with form | Full journey, request for proposal |
| Appointment booking | Link to your calendar | Embedded calendar if your tool provides a widget | Same, with pre-qualification |
| Practical guides | No | Settling-in guides by topic | Editorial guides, scheduled updates |
| Client portal and document upload | No | No | Quoted on request |
| Languages | One language | One language | Bilingual EN/FR |
What does an immigration and relocation firm site need in Singapore?
Your clients are HR teams sending employees to Singapore and expat families preparing a move. They compare several firms and look for signs of seriousness.
- Clear services: work passes, settling-in support, home and school search, stating what is included and what is not.
- Lean forms: a first enquiry should collect only what is strictly needed. Passport or diploma copies go through a secure portal, not a contact form. A client portal with document upload is quoted on request.
- Honest disclaimers: no guarantee that a pass will be granted, a reminder that the decision belongs to the authorities, no resemblance to a government site, links to official sources. Some activities, such as submitting work pass applications on behalf of employers, may require a licence: your compliance lead confirms what applies to your firm.
- Fast appointments: online calendar, scheduled callback, and a 24-hour response promise only if you keep it.
Languages: Kolonell writes natively in English and French. Mandarin, Japanese or other languages are supplied by you or quoted separately.
Data protection: Singapore's PDPA applies to the data your forms collect. This is a factual pointer, not legal advice.
A real reference: Kolonell built the bilingual EN/FR site of TR Signing Group (trsigninggroup.com), a notary and apostille service in New Jersey, with quote requests verified file by file, a booking calendar, live chat and a back office, a logic close to that of a relocation firm.
What is the 3-year total cost?
| Cost line (USD, 3 years, assumptions) | Singapore agency, mid-range | Freelancer | Kolonell Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Build | 18 000 | 6 000 | 4 900 |
| Copywriting | Assumption 2 500 | Supplied by you, 0 | Included, 0 |
| Standard calendar embed | Assumption 1 000 | Assumption 500 | Included if a widget exists |
| Hosting and domain (assumption) | 900 | 900 | 900 |
| Maintenance, months 4 to 36 | Assumption 400 per month: 13 200 | Assumption 150 per month: 4 950 | Quoted on request; same 150 per month assumption: 4 950 |
| 3-year total | 35 600 | 12 350 | 10 750 |
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To compare quotes, insist on a fixed price per scope, a dated schedule, the domain in your name, clearly stated copywriting and the cost of a new guide after launch. Be wary of any quote that proposes collecting identity documents through a plain form. For a comparable proposal, request a free quote.
Mini case study
Illustrative example, not a real client. Priya runs a relocation firm in Tanjong Pagar serving families and HR teams. A local agency quotes her 20 000 USD, plus 8 000 USD for a client portal, then 450 USD per month from month 4. Over 3 years: 20 000 + 8 000 + (450 x 33) = 42 850 USD.
With Kolonell Premium at 8 900 USD (EN/FR site, corporate and private client journeys, 6 months of support), she sets aside 5 000 USD as a working assumption for the quoted client portal, and 250 USD per month of quoted maintenance from month 7, so 7 500 USD. Total: 8 900 + 5 000 + 7 500 = 21 400 USD, a gap of 21 450 USD over 3 years.
FAQ
How much does an immigration firm website cost in Singapore?
As a 2026 ballpark, 8 000 to 40 000+ USD from a local agency and 2 500 to 10 000 USD from a freelancer. Kolonell offers 2 900, 4 900 or 8 900 USD.
Can my clients upload documents online?
A secure client portal with document upload is quoted on request, on top of a tier. Standard contact forms, from 2 900 USD, are not used to collect identity documents.
Can the site show pass processing times?
Only as indicative information, linking to official sources and without any guarantee. Your compliance lead validates these mentions before launch, planned in 3 to 4 weeks.
Do I need a site in English and French?
If you support French-speaking families and companies, it is a clear advantage. Bilingual EN/FR is included on Premium at 8 900 USD.
How does payment work?
By bank transfer or Wise, 50 % at kickoff and 50 % at delivery. Support is included for 3 months, 6 on Premium.
Let's scope your project. Describe your services, client profiles and languages, and we will propose the right tier with a written timeline. Request your free quote or see the international offer.
Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.