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Southeast Asia investment immigration
Singapore Global Investor Programme (GIP)
Designed for successful entrepreneurs and family offices — your whole family receives Singapore permanent residence on approval.
Programme overview
The Singapore Global Investor Programme (GIP) is run by the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) for entrepreneurs with substantial businesses, next-generation business owners, founders of fast-growing companies and family office principals. Applicants make a qualifying investment in Singapore under one of the options, and on approval the main applicant and family receive permanent residence directly.
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InvestmentFrom SGD 10,000,000
StatusPermanent residence on approval
Who it’s forEntrepreneurs and family offices
FamilySpouse and unmarried children under 21
Summary
GIP has three investment options: Option A, SGD 10 million in a new or expanding Singapore business; Option B, SGD 25 million in a GIP-select fund; and Option C, a single family office with at least SGD 200 million of assets under management, deploying SGD 50 million in Singapore. Applicants need a relevant business or investment track record and are assessed by the EDB.
Key benefits of Singapore GIP
- Permanent residence on approval, with no temporary stage
- Status for the whole family together
- An Asian base for your family office and succession planning
- A simple tax system and excellent financial and education resources
- Apply for citizenship when eligible
Why Global Immigrate for Singapore GIP
- families approved
- 5+
- approval rate
- 90%
- offering this programme since
- 2021
Honest about risk
Investment immigration means taking investment risk. We explain each project’s worst case and exit terms clearly, and never promise a “guaranteed return of capital”.
A dedicated professional team
Our team works in Mandarin, Cantonese and English. Wherever you are, a dedicated consultant handles your documents, source of funds and interview preparation from start to finish.
Planning beyond immigration
GI Group’s teams can handle pre-immigration tax, asset allocation, your children’s education and overseas property at the same time, so the arrangements never conflict.
Our three guarantees
Full service-fee refund if refused
Guaranteed in your service agreement: if your application is refused, we refund the service fees you have paid in full — or you can switch to another suitable programme at no extra charge.
No extra charge for further documents or resubmission
If the authorities request further documents, or an application must be resubmitted, we handle it at no additional service fee.
Handled by professionals, fee fixed at signing
Every application is prepared and reviewed by our professional immigration team. Your service fee is fixed when you sign, with no additional charges afterwards.
Service fees exclude investment amounts, government fees and third-party costs. Refusals caused by false or incomplete information, or by the applicant not cooperating as required, are not eligible for a refund. Full terms are set out in the service agreement.
Requirements
Applicants generally need one of these profiles and must make a qualifying investment:
- Established business owner: a business with substantial turnover that has operated for several years
- Next-generation business owner: a family business with substantial turnover in which you hold a management role
- Fast-growth company founder: founder of a company with a substantial valuation backed by reputable investors
- Family office principal: substantial net investable assets
- A qualifying investment under Option A, B or C
The three investment options
| Option | Investment requirement |
|---|---|
| Option A | SGD 10,000,000 in a new or expanding Singapore business |
| Option B | SGD 25,000,000 in a GIP-select fund |
| Option C | A single family office with at least SGD 200,000,000 of assets under management, deploying SGD 50,000,000 in Singapore |
Turnover, valuation and asset requirements for each profile are subject to the EDB’s latest announcements.
Free Singapore GIP brochure
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Application process
- Profile assessment2–4 weeksWe assess whether your business or assets meet a GIP profile.
- Prepare and submit1–2 monthsPrepare the business or investment plan and submit it to the EDB.
- AssessmentSeveral monthsThe EDB assesses the application and arranges an interview.
- Investment and permanent residenceAfter approvalComplete the investment within the required period and receive permanent residence.
Singapore GIP client stories
“Our family business’s operating records were complicated; they turned them into a clear application.”
Permanent residence under Option A.
Mr Chen, Taipei“Planning the immigration and the family office together saved a lot of coordination.”
Approved under the family office option.
Ms Lee, Hong Kong“They prepared me thoroughly for the interview, and it went smoothly.”
Singapore permanent residence for the whole family.
Mr Wang, ShanghaiSingapore GIPFAQ
Who is GIP suitable for?
Entrepreneurs with substantial businesses, family business successors and family office principals; most individual investors will not meet the requirements.
What is required after receiving permanent residence?
To renew your Re-Entry Permit (REP), you must maintain your investment and your business or residence ties with Singapore as required.
Can this be planned together with a family office?
Yes. Option C is itself a family office route, and GI Group’s family wealth team can help plan both together.
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