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Global Investor Programme (GIP)
investor · Singapore
The Global Investor Programme (GIP) grants permanent residence. Beyond a strong business/track-record profile (established business owner with S$200M turnover, next-gen/fast-growth with S$500M, or a family-office principal with ≥ S$200M net investible assets), the applicant picks one investment option: A invest ≥ S$10M in a Singapore business; B S$25M in a GIP-select fund; or C a Single Family Office with ≥ S$200M AUM (≥ S$50M deployed in Singapore). Figures per the GIP Factsheet (5 May 2025).
- Minimum stay / validity
- Permanent residence (PR)
- Processing time
- 6-12 months
- Official source
- https://www.edb.gov.sg/en/how-we-help/global-investor-programme.html
Requirements & criteria
- [Mandatory] No criminal record
- [Mandatory] Option A: invest ≥ S$10M in a Singapore business
- [Mandatory] Option B: S$25M into a GIP-select fund
- [Mandatory] Option C: family office, ≥ S$200M AUM
- [Bonus] Established business owner: ≥ S$200M turnover
- [Bonus] Next-gen / fast-growth: ≥ S$500M
- [Bonus] Family office principal: ≥ S$200M net assets
- [Bonus] Entrepreneurial / business track record