Singapore's investment-based permanent residency programme for established business owners and investors committing S$10-50 million to Singapore.
Estimated Cost
$14,723
Processing Time
~11 months
Validity
60 months
The Global Investor Programme (GIP), administered by the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), provides a direct route to Permanent Residency for high-net-worth individuals who invest significantly in the Singapore economy. There are three investment options: direct business investment (S$10M), investment in an EDB-approved fund (S$25M), or establishing a single-family office (S$50M AUM with S$50M deployed in qualifying assets). Applicants must meet eligibility criteria based on business background, net worth, and investment track record. Processing takes 9-12 months.
Average: 11 months
Path to Residency
Path to Citizenship
~4 years
Eligible business profile*
One of: Established Business Owner with >= 3 years' experience and company with >= S$200M annual turnover; Next-Gen Business Owner with family ownership >= 30% of company with >= S$500M annual turnover; Founder of Fast-Growth Company valued >= S$500M; Family Office Principal with >= 5 years' management/investment experience and >= S$200M in investible assets.
Investment commitment*
Option A: S$10M in a new/existing Singapore business + hire >= 30 employees (>= 50% Singaporeans, >= 10 new hires). Option B: S$25M in an EDB-approved GIP-select fund. Option C: S$50M AUM single-family office with >= S$50M deployed in Singapore qualifying assets.
Non-refundable application fee of S$20,000*
Revised May 2025.
Valid passport*
Business and financial documentation*
Audited financial statements, shareholding documents, net worth declarations.
| Fee | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| GIP application fee | $14,650 | One-time |
| ICA PR processing fee (per person) | $73 | One-time |
| Legal/advisory fees(optional) | $25,000 | One-time |
| Estimated Total | $14,723 |