🏠 OVERVIEW
Country
🇸🇬 Singapore
Program
Singapore Global Investor Programme
Local Name
GIP
Type
Investor visa
Status
Active
Renewable
Yes
Permanent residency by investment program with minimum SGD 10M business investment, SGD 25M fund investment, or SGD 200M family office AUM with SGD 50M deployed locally.
🪙 INVESTMENT OPTIONS
| Type | Tier/Zone | Min Amount | USD Equivalent | Holding | Returnable | Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Option A | SGD 10,000,000 | $7,450,000 | 5yr | Yes | Optional |
| Fund | Option B | SGD 25,000,000 | $18,600,000 | 5yr | Yes | Optional |
| Company capital | Option C (Family Office) | SGD 50,000,000 | $37,200,000 | 5yr | Yes | Optional |
📋 ELIGIBILITY
Min Age
18+
Criminal Record Check
Required
Health Check
Not required
Health Insurance
Not required
💼 WORK RIGHTS
Employment
Allowed
Self-Employment
Allowed
Own Business
Allowed
Work Permit Included
Yes
👨👩👧 FAMILY & DEPENDENTS
Dependents Allowed
Yes
Spouse Included
Yes
Max Child Age
21
Parents Allowed
Yes
💰 TAX DETAILS
Tax Regime
Territorial
Regime Name
Singapore progressive tax (0-24%)
Foreign Income Taxed
No
Capital Gains Taxed
No
🏆 PATH FORWARD
Permanent Residency
Yes
Dual Citizenship
Not allowed
Citizenship
Yes
Years to Citizenship
2 years
🌍 BENEFITS & MOBILITY
Bank Account
Can open
Property Purchase
Allowed
Public Healthcare
Access granted
📝 HOW TO APPLY
Method
online
Processing Time
180–365 days
Apply from Abroad
Yes
📝 NOTES
Application fee S$20,000 (~$14,900) as of May 2025. Grants PR directly. Three options: (A) SGD 10M in Singapore business with 30 employees, (B) SGD 25M in GIP-select fund, (C) SGD 200M AUM family office with SGD 50M deployed locally and 5 incremental hires (3 Singaporean). Citizenship possible after 2 years of PR. Singapore does not allow dual citizenship.
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