Singapore
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Singapore's GIP is a merit-based residence-for-high-value-investors scheme. It grants long-term residency, not an instant passport; citizenship is rare and requires substantial integration. A separate EntrePass route serves startup founders.
Investor route
Global Investor Programme (GIP)
Startup route
EntrePass
PR grant
After ~12 months of residency under GIP
Citizenship
Discretionary; typically after several years of PR
Overview
The Global Investor Programme (GIP) grants long-term visit/employment passes to high-net-worth individuals who make qualifying investments (business, fund, or mixed) meeting a minimum and supporting economic activity.
GIP grants permanent residency (PR) after 12 months of residency; Singapore citizenship is a rarer, discretionary naturalization requiring a longer, demonstrated integration period.
We present GIP as a reviewed residency route, clearly separating the investment from the residency and from citizenship so it is not marketed as an 'instant Singapore passport.'
1 draft route record in Singapore
Physical presence note
GIP requires an actual residential and commercial presence in Singapore (e.g., establishing a business, a principal place of residence). See the program page.
PR & naturalization
PR after about 12 months of GIP residency; naturalization to Singapore citizenship generally after a sustained PR and integration period (commonly 2+ years of PR under the standard route, more for discretion).
Tax note
Singapore's territorial tax system and top marginal rate are attractive but fact-specific; refer to a qualified tax adviser. Tax advice is given only by a qualified tax professional.
Documents note
Typical: passports, proof of income/wealth, investment business plan, criminal records, health screening. A licensed Singapore professional issues the case-specific final checklist.
Frequently asked
How much is the GIP minimum?
The threshold (e.g., S$10 million single investment, S$20 million diversified, or S$10 million fund contribution) is set by the government and can change; verify the current figure before budgeting.