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Singapore Global Investor Programme 2026: Permanent Residence from SGD 10 Million
Global Immigrate consultants · Published
Written by Global Immigrate consultants · Reviewed by Oscar Yip, Founder & Managing Director
Summary
Singapore’s GIP grants permanent residence from an investment of SGD 10 million. We outline investment options, family coverage and comparison with other Asian programmes.
Short answer: The Singapore Global Investor Programme requires a minimum SGD 10,000,000 and leads to permanent residence. It suits successful entrepreneurs wanting a long-term base in Singapore.
Key points
Investment can be a new business, expansion of an existing one, or a fund.
Spouse and minor children can usually be included.
Foreign-sourced personal income is generally not taxed in Singapore, but only if you become tax resident.
Versus other Asian programmes
GIP’s threshold is significantly higher than Hong Kong CIES, Malaysia MM2H or Taiwan investment routes, but it gives direct PR and access to Singapore’s business and education environment.
FAQ
Must I actively run a business?
It depends on the investment option; some require operations.
How long is processing?
Typically several months to over a year.
Can I keep another nationality?
Singapore allows foreign passports under certain conditions; citizenship has separate rules.
