Singapore Residence by Investment
Global Investor Programme (GIP)
The Singapore Global Investor Programme (GIP) offers eligible global investors a pathway to Permanent Residence (PR) through significant business or investment commitments in Singapore. Designed for established entrepreneurs, business owners, founders, and family office principals with strong business and investment track records, the programme offers three investment routes, starting from S$10 million.
SGD 10 Million (~USD 7.5M)
Minimum Business Investment
Approximately 12 months
Indicative Timeline to Final Approval
3 Routes
Investment Options
2 Years PR
Citizenship Application Eligibility
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Pathway to Singapore Permanent Residence
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Ability to live, work and establish long-term residence in Singapore as a Permanent Resident
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Access to one of Asia’s leading international business and financial centres
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Stable political, economic and regulatory environment
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High standard of living with established healthcare, education and transport systems
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Strong connectivity to Asian and international markets
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Spouse and eligible unmarried children below 21 may be included in the GIP application
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Potential pathway to Singapore citizenship after meeting the applicable eligibility requirements
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Suitable investment routes for business owners, investors and family office principals
Benefits
Requirements of the singapore global investor programme
To qualify for the Global Investor Programme, applicants must demonstrate a strong entrepreneurial, business, investment or management track record and satisfy the eligibility criteria applicable to their applicant profile.
Applicants must also select and fulfil one of the programme’s three investment options.
Eligible applicants generally fall into one of the following categories:
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Established Business Owners
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Next Generation Business Owners
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Founders of Fast Growth Companies
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Family Office Principals
Applicants must demonstrate relevant business ownership, management or investment experience and meet the financial and business criteria applicable to their respective profile.
Applicants must also select and fulfil one of the qualifying investment options under the Global Investor Programme.
SINGAPORE GLOBAL INVESTOR PROGRAMME Investment Options
Option 1: Business Investment
S$10 Million Investment
Minimum
Investment
New or existing Singapore business
Key Requirement
30+ employees by Year 5
Best for
Business Owner
Invest at least S$10 million, including paid-up capital, in a new business entity or the expansion of an existing business operation in Singapore.
The business must operate in an eligible industry under the GIP and applicants are required to submit a five-year business plan outlining projected employment, expenditure, and financial performance.
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By the fifth year of PR:
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Employ at least 30 employees
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At least 50% must be Singapore citizens
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At least 10 must be additional employees
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Option 2: GIP Select Fund
S$25 Million Investment
Minimum
Investment
GIP Select Fund
Key Requirement
Maintain S$25 investment
Best for
Investors
Investment: S$25 Million
Invest S$25 million in a GIP-select fund that invests in Singapore-based companies.
By the fifth year of PR:
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Maintain the S$25 million investment in the selected GIP fund
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Minimum Assets Under Management: S$200 Million
Establish a Singapore-based Single Family Office (SFO) with at least S$200 million in assets under management.
At least S$50 million must be transferred into Singapore and deployed in qualifying investments, including:
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Equities listed on Singapore-approved exchanges
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Qualifying debt securities
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Funds distributed by Singapore-licensed or registered fund managers
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Private equity investments in non-listed Singapore-based businesses
By the fifth year of PR:
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Employ at least five additional Family Office professionals
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At least three must be Singapore citizens
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Maintain at least S$50 million in qualifying investments
Option 3: Single Family Office
S$200 Million AUM
Minimum
Investment
Singapore-based SFO
Key Requirement
Deploy S$50 Million in qualifying investments
Best for
UHNW Families
