Short answer: Singapore’s Global Investor Programme (GIP) is for applicants with successful business records seeking permanent residence through defined investment or business options. The Overseas Networks & Expertise Pass (ONE Pass) targets high salary or standout achievement, offering longer work residence for employment or business in Singapore, but not automatic PR. Exit-experienced founders with investable capital assess GIP; those with top employer offers or high earnings assess ONE Pass.
Comparison
| Item | GIP | ONE Pass |
|---|---|---|
| Audience | Entrepreneurs / investors | High earners / standout talent |
| Outcome | PR-oriented | Long work residence |
| Core | Investment option + business track record | Salary / achievement thresholds |
| Family | Spouse and children can join | Dependants can join |
| Later PR | Built into programme goals | Separate ICA application |
GIP in practice
Prepare corporate financials, equity, tax and personal source of funds. Post-investment duties and reporting apply. Capital without a credible business story is hard to clear.
ONE Pass in practice
MOM publishes salary or achievement-style thresholds—use current standards. Holding the pass allows work in Singapore; PR remains a separate, quota-sensitive ICA assessment.
Global Immigrate note
Decide whether the family needs PR or work-and-live first. PR with a business story points to GIP diligence; a high-salary offer points to ONE Pass plus ICA factors. Do not read ONE Pass through a GIP investment lens, or vice versa.
Family education and housing costs
Whether GIP or ONE Pass, housing and international-school costs in Singapore often exceed government fees. Model five-year cash flow for housing, school, tax and healthcare—not only the headline threshold.
Information current as of October 2026.
This article is general information, not legal or tax advice. See Singapore GIP.