Short answer: Hong Kong CIES and Singapore GIP are both investment residence routes for high-net-worth individuals. CIES needs HKD 30 million; GIP starts from SGD 10 million. The choice depends on which city, tax system and PR timeline matter more to you.
Side-by-side
| Item | Hong Kong CIES | Singapore GIP |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum investment | HKD 30,000,000 | From SGD 10,000,000 |
| Net-worth test | Maintained for six months before applying | Depends on route |
| Stay | Ordinary residence toward PR | Residence and business involvement required |
| Permanent residence | After seven years of continuous ordinary residence | Available when conditions are met |
| Tax | Territorial | Foreign-sourced personal income generally untaxed |
How to choose
- Stronger Greater China network, territorial tax: lean toward Hong Kong CIES.
- English environment, family-office ecosystem, foreign-income treatment: lean toward Singapore GIP.
- Want flexibility: some families stage the plan or land first via talent routes (TTPS, ONE Pass) before committing capital.