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Singapore Global Investor Programme

Q: How long does the process take?

About 9 to 12 months. (secondary source)

Accepting applicationsFrom SGD 10,000,000

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Permanent residence in Singapore for established business owners and family offices investing at least SGD 10 million.

Investment from: SGD 10,000,000
Processing: 9–12 months
Family: Spouse, Children
Stay required: See the stay rules

Decision summary

What do you obtain?: Singapore Global Investor ProgrammeRoute to citizenshipCitizenship may be applied for after two years as a permanent resident;
What does your family invest?: SGD 10 million (business); SGD 25 million (GIP-select fund); SGD 200 million assets under management with SGD 50 million deployed (family office).
What is additional?: SGD 20,000 application fee to EDB, plus SGD 100 per person applying for permanent residence; invest within six months of approval in principle.
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A non-refundable application fee of SGD 20,000 paid to EDB before applying, plus a SGD 100 processing fee for each person applying for permanent residence; the investment must be made within six months of approval in principle.Full details below
How long does it take?: About 9 to 12 months.
Must you travel or live there?: No fixed number of days; renewing the five-year re-entry permit needs more than half the time in Singapore, plus the option's own conditions.
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No fixed number of days. The first re-entry permit is valid for five years; renewing it for five years requires the investor or their dependants to have lived in Singapore for more than half the time, as well as the option's own conditions.Full details below
What is the main drawback?: Applicants must meet profile criteria such as a substantial business track record.
Family inclusion: Spouse, Children · conditions apply
Program status: Operational

Overview

The Global Investor Programme grants permanent residence to qualifying business owners and investors with a substantial track record. Since 15 March 2023 there are three options.

Option A: at least SGD 10 million in a new or existing Singapore business. Option B: SGD 25 million in a GIP-select fund. Option C: a Singapore single-family office with at least SGD 200 million in assets, of which SGD 50 million is deployed in qualifying categories.

Renewing the re-entry permit after five years carries conditions. Under Option A the business must employ at least 30 people, at least half of them Singapore citizens and at least ten of them new hires. Under Option B the SGD 25 million must stay in the GIP-select fund. Under Option C the family office must keep SGD 50 million deployed and hire at least five new family office professionals, at least three of them Singapore citizens. A five-year renewal also requires residence in Singapore for more than half the time.

Path to citizenship

2 yearsof residence before you can apply for citizenship

Citizenship may be applied for after two years as a permanent resident; dual citizenship is not allowed.

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Who this program may not suit

Taken from the facts recorded on this page. It may not suit you if:

Your budget is below SGD 10,000,000, the minimum recorded investment, before fees and costs.

Investment pathways

Investment pathway: Business investment, a GIP-select fund, or a single-family office.
Minimum investment: SGD 10 million (business); SGD 25 million (GIP-select fund); SGD 200 million assets under management with SGD 50 million deployed (family office).

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Family inclusion

Spouse
Named in the rule
Children
Named in the rule
Parents
Not included; may apply for a separate pass
Siblings
Not named in the rule

Ages, dependency and other conditions are in the rule below; confirm them for each family member.

Eligible dependents: Spouse and unmarried children under 21 at the date of application. Parents and unmarried children aged 21 or over cannot be included for permanent residence; they can apply for a long-term visit pass tied to the investor's re-entry permit.

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Application process

1Pay EDB's non-refundable SGD 20,000 application fee, then upload the completed e-application on the GIP portal and mail signed originals and supporting documents to EDB, both within one month of payment.
2EDB processes complete applications, runs due diligence checks and, if the applicant meets the qualifying criteria, invites them to an interview.
3If approved, the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority issues approval-in-principle for permanent residence, valid for six months.
4Make the required investment within six months of the approval-in-principle letter, then submit evidence of it and a signed Investment Undertaking to EDB.
5After EDB verifies the investment, ICA grants final approval; the investor must complete PR formalities within 12 months, receiving entry permits for themselves and eligible family members.
6PR holders receive a five-year re-entry permit; renewal through ICA's e-REP system before expiry depends on meeting the investment, business and residence renewal criteria.

Steps and timings can change; your advisor confirms the current process before you apply.

Indicative timelines

Indicative processing timeframe: About 9 to 12 months.

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Investment and fees

Qualifying investment amounts and government fees are always shown separately. We do not publish single "total price" figures, as the total depends on family composition and circumstances.

Estimate for your family

Spouse

Children0

Parents0

Investment for your family: SGD 10,000,000; Business investment (Option A)
Known total so far: SGD 10,020,100; 3 cost items not yet included

Children are counted as 10 and parents as 60 unless you enter ages in the calculator. Full breakdown and ages

Qualifying investment

Business investment (Option A): SGD 10,000,000
GIP-select fund (Option B): SGD 25,000,000

Estimated additional costs: A non-refundable application fee of SGD 20,000 paid to EDB before applying, plus a SGD 100 processing fee for each person applying for permanent residence; the investment must be made within six months of approval in principle.
To be confirmed: Government fees · Due diligence fees · Investment holding period

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Residence requirements

Residence requirements: No fixed number of days. The first re-entry permit is valid for five years; renewing it for five years requires the investor or their dependants to have lived in Singapore for more than half the time, as well as the option's own conditions.
Renewal requirements: Re-entry permit renewal after five years depends on option-specific conditions (Option A: at least 30 employees, at least half Singapore citizens and ten of them new hires) and, for a five-year renewal, residence in Singapore for more than half the time.
Potential route to citizenship: Citizenship may be applied for after two years as a permanent resident; dual citizenship is not allowed.

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Due diligence and documentation

Applicants and included dependants undergo background and source-of-funds checks by the relevant authority. Documentation requirements are confirmed during preparation — no documents are needed for an initial consultation.

Considerations, limitations and risks

Important restrictions

Applicants must meet profile criteria such as a substantial business track record.

Published entry thresholds are not comprehensive costs; taxes, professional fees and dependent charges may apply.
Immigration law, visa access and naturalisation rules can change without notice.
Individual eligibility depends on nationality, financial background, due diligence and program-specific criteria.

Status and authority

Operational status: Operational
Official government authority: Economic Development Board (EDB), Singapore
To be confirmed: Legal basis · Nationality restrictions

Programme rules change; your advisor confirms every figure before you commit.

Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum investment for Singapore's GIP?

SGD 10 million in a Singapore business under Option A; SGD 25 million in a GIP-select fund under Option B.

What is the minimum investment for Singapore Global Investor Programme?

SGD 10 million (business); SGD 25 million (GIP-select fund); SGD 200 million assets under management with SGD 50 million deployed (family office).

Can my family be included?

Spouse and unmarried children under 21 at the date of application. Parents and unmarried children aged 21 or over cannot be included for permanent residence; they can apply for a long-term visit pass tied to the investor's re-entry permit.

Is there a minimum stay requirement for Singapore Global Investor Programme?

No fixed number of days. The first re-entry permit is valid for five years; renewing it for five years requires the investor or their dependants to have lived in Singapore for more than half the time, as well as the option's own conditions.

How long does the process take?

About 9 to 12 months.

Does the Singapore Global Investor Programme lead to citizenship?

Citizenship may be applied for after two years as a permanent resident; dual citizenship is not allowed.

Is approval guaranteed?

No. Every application is decided by the government concerned after due diligence, and requirements can change.