Singapore Global Investor Programme (GIP)
Also known as: Singapore GIP · Singapore global investor · SG GIP
What it grants
Long-term Singapore investor pass (employment / work eligibility) for high-value investors; permanent residency typically after 12 months. Citizenship is a rare, discretionary, later step.
Competent authority: Economic Development Board (EDB), Singapore
Research cutoff 2026-09-19 · 2 source references. Recheck material facts with the listed primary publishers before acting.
Quick answers
Answer-first summary from the source-dated record. Each answer is a research reference, not a personal eligibility decision.
- What does this route grant?
- Long-term Singapore investor pass (employment / work eligibility) for high-value investors; permanent residency typically after 12 months. Citizenship is a rare, discretionary, later step.
- What is the published entry point?
- 10,000,000 SGD through Single business investment. This is not the total family or professional cost.
- Is physical presence required?
- Permanent residency after ~12 months of qualifying residency (GIP pass holders).
- Can family be included?
- Spouse and children can be endorsed on dependent passes (EP / PR route).
- Does it lead to citizenship?
- Yes — discretionary, typically after years of PR and sustained integration (not the route's primary promise).
This route fits if…
- High-net-worth founders establishing a Singapore business
- Investors committing a material portfolio / fund allocation
- Applicants seeking credible PR with a route to citizenship long-term
Needs professional review
- Current GIP qualifying minimums (single / diversified / fund)
- Business plan + actual Singapore economic footprint
- Asset / investment evidence and source of funds
- Family composition for dependent passes
01Summary
The Global Investor Programme grants long-term residence (initial 10-year investor pass, renewable) to high-net-worth individuals who make qualifying investments and commit to building an economic base in Singapore — typically establishing/strengthening a business, or investing a qualifying sum into a GIP fund.
Typical qualifying minimums (verify current figures before budgeting): a single business investment of S$10 million, a S$20 million diversified portfolio, or a S$10 million contribution to an approved GIP fund. The government can adjust these thresholds.
GIP is not a 'buy a Singapore passport' product: citizenship is discretionary and usually requires years of PR and demonstrated integration. The route is for people who will actually run a Singapore business or hold significant assets/investments there.
02Investment options
Single business investment
10,000,000 SGD min · Per programme rules (verify)One business / commercial investment of S$10 million.
Diversified portfolio
20,000,000 SGD min · Per programme rulesDiversified investment portfolio of S$20 million.
GIP fund
10,000,000 SGD min · Per fund termsContribution to an approved GIP fund of S$10 million.
03Eligibility
- Qualifying investment at the applicable minimum
- Business plan + economic footprint
- Substantial net worth / source of funds
- Age 30+ (typical), good character
04Family & dependents
Spouse and children can be endorsed on dependent passes (EP / PR route).
- Spouse
- Children
05Physical presence
Presence is defined per rule dimension below — each with its own counting method. There is no single universal "days per year" number.
PR eligibility
Permanent residency after ~12 months of qualifying residency (GIP pass holders).
Counting method: Actual Singapore residential / commercial presence expected.
Citizenship
Discretionary; typically years of PR + sustained integration.
Counting method: Verify current MOHC guidance.
06Timeline & duration
Investor pass decision on a complete file typically within weeks to months; PR after ~12 months; citizenship much longer. Not a guaranteed date.
Typical: 12 months to PR; 2+ more years to realistic citizenship consideration · Duration: Investor pass (10 yrs, renewable) → PR → discretionary citizenship.
- Investor-pass renewal (every 10 yrs)
- Maintain the qualifying investment / business
07Costs
The qualifying investment (S$10M–20M) dominates and is real capital at risk; filing and legal fees are comparatively small.
| Component | Basis | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| GIP qualifying investment | Investment capital | 10,000,000 SGD |
Government charges, investment capital, professional fees and other costs are separate. Figures are research references, not quotes; verify them with the responsible authority and qualified professional before acting.
Currency conversions use a reference EUR→USD rate of 1.08 as of 2026-09-19. All program amounts are stated in official currencies; verify current rates before budgeting.
08Documentation
Valid passport (all holders)
primary
Proof of net worth / source of funds
primary — A substantial evidentiary file.
Business plan / investment plan
primary
CV + professional history
primary — Substantial net worth expected.
Criminal records + medical screening
any
09Path to PR & citizenship
Permanent residence
PR after ~12 months of qualifying GIP residency (common).
Citizenship
Yes — discretionary, typically after years of PR and sustained integration (not the route's primary promise).
10Risks & refusals
- Large capital commitment (S$10M–20M) at real risk
- Thresholds / rules can change
- Citizenship is discretionary and not assured
- Requires an actual Singapore economic footprint — not a passive holding
11Rule versions tracked
Law changes create cohorts — the version in force when you first acquired your permit or filed may govern your case. Both open and closed versions stay on record.
sg-gip-v20192019-01-01 – presentactiveCurrent GIP framework: single-investment / diversified / fund qualifying minimums.
- S$10M single, S$20M diversified, S$10M fund minimum (verify current)
12Sources of record
Current qualifying minimums, eligibility, processing.
Draft next-review date: 2026-12-19. A listed link and checked date do not certify that a rule is current. Recheck material facts with the responsible authority and a qualified professional before acting.