Global Investor Programme
Singapore
Program Overview
Singapore's Global Investor Programme (GIP) is the premier residency-by-investment pathway into Asia's most sophisticated financial and business hub. Administered by the Economic Development Board (EDB), the GIP is designed exclusively for established business owners and senior executives with a proven track record — it is not a passive investment scheme but a programme that expects applicants to contribute meaningfully to Singapore's economy.
Singapore consistently ranks among the world's top three most competitive economies and offers an unmatched combination of political stability, rule of law, low taxation, and connectivity to the broader Asia-Pacific region. The Singapore passport is one of the world's strongest, providing visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to over 195 countries — more than any other passport in the Asia-Pacific region.
GIP holders receive Singapore Permanent Residency (PR), which can be converted to citizenship after a minimum of two years. Singapore citizenship is highly selective and not guaranteed, but GIP holders who demonstrate genuine integration and contribution to Singapore are well-positioned. The programme is particularly attractive to family offices, private equity principals, and founders of established businesses seeking a credible Asian base with full access to ASEAN markets.
Key Highlights
Suited For
Eligibility Requirements
- Minimum three years of entrepreneurial or senior executive experience
- Business with annual turnover of at least SGD 200 million in the most recent year, or SGD 500 million average over the past three years (for Option A)
- For family office route (Option C): assets under management of at least SGD 200 million
- Clean criminal record and no adverse regulatory history
- Genuine intention to invest in and contribute to Singapore's economy
- Application reviewed holistically — business quality, sector relevance, and applicant profile all assessed
Investment Options
Option A — New Business / Expansion
SGD 2,500,000Invest SGD 2.5 million in a new business entity or expansion of an existing Singapore business operation. The business must be in a qualifying sector.
Option B — GIP Fund
SGD 2,500,000Invest SGD 2.5 million in a GIP-approved fund that invests in Singapore-based companies.
Option C — Family Office
SGD 2,500,000Establish a single-family office in Singapore with assets under management of at least SGD 200 million, and deploy SGD 2.5 million into qualifying investments including Singapore-listed equities, qualifying funds, or private equity.
Key Benefits
- Singapore Permanent Residency — one of the world's most coveted PR statuses
- Path to Singapore citizenship after two years of PR (subject to approval)
- Singapore passport: visa-free access to 195+ countries — the world's most powerful passport by travel freedom
- Zero capital gains tax and no inheritance tax
- Territorial tax system — foreign-sourced income not remitted to Singapore is not taxed
- World-class legal system, financial infrastructure, and intellectual property protection
- Gateway to ASEAN's 680 million consumer market
- Family included: spouse and unmarried children under 21 receive PR alongside the main applicant
Based on enquiry volume and advisor recommendations on the Jurentra platform.
Min. Investment
SGD 2.5M
Processing Time
6–9 months
Visa Type
Investor Residency
Path to Citizenship
2 years
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