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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.
Reviewed by Fergus Wu · Updated October 2026
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 approvalOnce your investment is made and final approval is given, you complete PR formalities directly, with no work or temporary pass first.
- PR for spouse and childrenYour spouse and unmarried children under 21 (on the application date) receive permanent residence with you.
- Long-term passes for parentsParents and unmarried children aged 21 or over can apply for a Long-Term Visit Pass tied to your Re-Entry Permit.
- Five-year Re-Entry PermitYour first Re-Entry Permit lasts five years, so you can travel freely; renewal depends on meeting the investment and other conditions.
- Work without a work passPRs need no work pass to take up employment in Singapore (regulated professions such as medicine or law still need registration).
- Only 5% ABSD on a first homePRs pay 5% Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty on their first home, compared with 60% for foreigners.
- Much lower school fees2026 monthly fees at government primary schools: SGD 330 for PRs versus SGD 1,035 for non-ASEAN international students.
- No capital gains taxSingapore has no capital gains tax, and foreign income remitted by individuals is generally tax-exempt (except via a Singapore partnership).
- Citizenship after two yearsPRs aged 21 or over can apply for Singapore citizenship after two years as a permanent resident.
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.
Requirements
Investment options
Choose one of the following options; the other requirements are listed below.
- Option ASGD 10 millionInvestment in a Singapore business
- Option BSGD 25 millionInvestment in a GIP-select fund
- Option CSGD 50 millionDeployed in Singapore by a single family office
- Family office with SGD 200 million in assets under management
Applicants generally need one of these profiles and must make a qualifying investment:
- Established business owner: a business that has operated for several years, generally with turnover of SGD 200 million or more (including the three-year average)
- Next-generation business owner: a family business, generally with turnover of SGD 500 million or more, in which you hold a management role
- Fast-growth company founder: founder of a company generally valued at SGD 500 million or more and backed by reputable investors
- Family office principal: net investable assets generally of SGD 200 million or more
Investment rules
Investment requirements in detail
Applicants choose one of three investment options. For Options A and B the investment must be made within six months of the Approval-in-Principle (AIP) letter; under Option C the S$50 million must be deployed within 12 months of Final Approval. The investment must be maintained until the first five-year Re-Entry Permit (REP) expires, and REP renewal is assessed against investment, employment and residence conditions.
Option A: Singapore business
AmountSGD 10,000,000+
Requirements
New business or expansion of an existing Singapore business (existing paid-up capital counts); at least 30% shareholding and a management role; company must be in an Annex B industry; five-year business plan required
Option B: GIP-select fund
AmountSGD 25,000,000
Requirements
Investment in an EDB-appointed GIP-select fund; the fund must invest at least 50% of GIP monies received (or S$50 million, whichever is lower) in Singapore-based companies
Option C: single family office
AmountAUM SGD 200,000,000, of which SGD 50,000,000 deployed in Singapore
Requirements
Singapore-based single family office; S$50 million transferred into Singapore and invested in specified categories; five-year business plan required
Option C: what counts towards the S$50 million
- Shares of companies listed on MAS-licensed exchanges, such as the SGX Mainboard and Catalist
- Qualifying debt securities, including bonds, notes, commercial paper and certificates of deposit (must be on MAS's qualifying debt securities system)
- Funds distributed by Singapore-licensed managers listed in MAS's Financial Institutions Directory
- Private equity injections into non-listed, Singapore-based businesses
- Offshore assets can count towards the S$200 million AUM, provided at least S$50 million of investible assets has been transferred into and is held in Singapore at AIP
Applicant profiles and excluded assets
- Established business owner: at least three years' track record; company turnover of at least S$200 million in the preceding year and on average over the last three years; at least 30% shareholding in a private company (or one of the largest individual shareholders of a listed one); up to two unrelated companies may be combined
- Next-generation business owner: immediate family holds at least 30% or is the largest shareholder; turnover of at least S$500 million in the preceding year and on a three-year average; applicant is part of management
- Fast-growth company founder: founder and one of the largest individual shareholders of an unlisted company valued at S$500 million or more, backed by reputable VC or PE investors
- Family office principal: at least five years' track record and net investible assets of at least S$200 million; investible assets include bank deposits, capital-market products, collective investment schemes and life-insurance premiums paid, but exclude real estate
- Business-based applicants' companies must operate in an Annex B industry (e.g. engineering, healthcare, infocomm, logistics, professional services, family office and financial services)
Timing
- The AIP is valid for six months, and investment conditions must be met within six months of the AIP letter
- Under Option C the S$50 million must be deployed within 12 months of the Final Approval letter and maintained throughout the REP's validity
- PR status must be formalised within 12 months of the Final Approval letter
- Where the investment is in an existing company or family office, only employment added after the application date counts
REP renewal (assessed by year five)
- Option A: the company employs at least 30 staff, at least half of them Singapore Citizens, including at least 10 incremental hires
- Option B: the S$25 million GIP-select fund investment is maintained
- Option C: the family office has hired at least five incremental family office professionals (at least three Singapore Citizens) and maintains the S$50 million in specified investments, with documentary proof
- Residence condition: the applicant, or all PR dependants, have lived in Singapore for more than half the time
- With the investment conditions met, satisfying both the economic and residence conditions gives a five-year REP; satisfying only one generally gives three years
- Renewal opens three months before expiry; late applications cause the REP to lapse
Based on EDB's official GIP materials (rules in force since 15 March 2023), as at November 2026; subject to change by the authorities.
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.
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.
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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.
Pathway to PR and citizenship
- Permanent residenceReview usually about 12 months, with an interview
You, your spouse and unmarried children receive Singapore permanent residence directly.
Keeping permanent statusTravel requires a valid Re-Entry Permit; a five-year REP renewal generally requires both the business (or family office) condition and the residency condition (you or all your PR dependants lived in Singapore more than half the time); meeting only one generally gives a three-year renewal
- Singapore citizenshipUsually 2 years after PR
Apply to become a Singapore citizen with a Singapore passport. Singapore does not allow dual citizenship; second-generation male PRs must do National Service.
Residence for citizenshipSingapore should be your home and business base; the review considers residence, economic contribution and integration
General information only; requirements follow each country’s latest rules and can vary with your circumstances.
Singapore GIP client stories
Client storyImmigration and the family office planned together, and approval under the family office option
Ms Lee’s Singapore GIP experience. She wanted Singapore as her family office base.
Read the full storyClient storyWell prepared for the interview, and Singapore PR for the familyMr Wang’s Singapore GIP experience. He wanted Singapore permanent residence for the family.
Read the full storyClient storyA second-generation business owner gains Singapore PR through the GIPMr Hsieh’s Singapore GIP experience. He wanted Singapore as the family business’s Asian base.
Read the full storyCompared with other options: Southeast Asia
See the Southeast Asia overview| Programme | Investment | Status | Typical timeline | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore Global Investor Programme (GIP)This programme | From SGD 10,000,000 | Permanent residence | Depends on assessment; interview usually required | Entrepreneurs with substantial businesses, and family offices |
| Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) | Fixed deposit from USD 150,000 + home from RM600,000 | 5 to 20 years’ long-term residence | Depends on processing | Three generations moving together at a lower cost |
| Thailand Long-Term Residency (LTR / Thailand Privilege) | LTR investment USD 500,000, or membership from THB 900,000 | 5 to 20 years’ long-term residence | Background check about 1–3 months | Simple formalities and a long-term life in Thailand |
Singapore GIP FAQ
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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