Permanent Residence
Investor PR: the Global Investor Programme
The Global Investor Programme (GIP), administered by the Economic Development Board, is the only Singapore PR route with published quantitative thresholds. Applicants invest at least S$10 million in a Singapore business (Option A), S$25 million in a GIP-select fund (Option B), or establish a single family office with at least S$200 million under management (Option C). The EDB fee is S$20,000 plus ICA's S$100 per applicant; processing takes about 12 months.
Key takeaways
- Three options: A (S$10m business), B (S$25m GIP-select fund), C (single family office, S$200m AUM with S$50m deployed in Singapore).
- Four applicant profiles: established business owners, next-generation business owners, founders of fast-growth companies, family office principals (Option C only).
- Fees: S$20,000 EDB application fee (non-refundable) and S$100 ICA processing fee per applicant.
- About 12 months' processing; Approval-in-Principle valid 6 months to invest; PR must be formalised within 12 months of Final Approval.
- Spouse and unmarried children under 21 can be included; male dependants who obtain PR are NS-liable; parents and children 21+ get LTVPs tied to the REP.
Investment options
| Option | Investment | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| A | At least S$10 million in a new or existing Singapore business | At least 30% shareholding, a management role and a five-year business plan |
| B | S$25 million in a GIP-select fund | Fund must be maintained |
| C | A single family office with assets under management of at least S$200 million | At least S$50 million transferred into Singapore and deployed in EDB-specified investments within 12 months of Final Approval |
Applicant profiles
| Profile | Track record required |
|---|---|
| Established business owner | At least 3 years' entrepreneurial and business track record; company turnover of at least S$200 million in the latest year and on a three-year average; at least 30% shareholding if the company is private |
| Next-generation business owner | Family holds at least 30% or is the largest shareholder of a company with turnover of at least S$500 million; the applicant is in management |
| Founder of a fast-growth company | Founder and one of the largest shareholders of a private company valued at S$500 million or more, backed by venture capital or private equity |
| Family office principal | At least 5 years' track record and net investible assets of at least S$200 million; may use Option C only |
Process and timeline
- 1
Apply to EDB
Submit GIP forms with the S$20,000 fee and supporting documents; EDB assesses the business track record and investment plan.
- 2
Approval-in-Principle
Valid for 6 months to make the investment.
- 3
Final Approval
ICA issues Final Approval once EDB verifies the investment; PR must be formalised within 12 months.
- 4
Re-Entry Permit
First REP valid 5 years; renewal for 5 or 3 years depends on meeting economic criteria (for example Option A employment or business spending, Option B fund maintenance, Option C deployment maintained and family-office professionals).
The whole process typically takes about 12 months according to EDB.
Family
Spouse and unmarried children under 21 can be included in the application. Parents and children aged 21 and above cannot be included as PR applicants; they may hold Long-Term Visit Passes tied to the main applicant's Re-Entry Permit. Male dependants who obtain PR are liable for National Service; first-generation investor main applicants are administratively exempted.
Frequently asked
Is GIP a golden visa?
GIP grants Singapore PR, not a visa, and the investment must be maintained: Re-Entry Permit renewal is conditional on economic criteria.
Can I choose any fund?
Option B requires a GIP-select fund; EDB publishes the list.
Does ICA assess GIP applicants on the six factors?
ICA's PR page refers investors to EDB for assessment criteria; EDB assesses the business track record and investment, and ICA issues the PR.
Check the investor route against your profile
The eligibility checker confirms whether the Global Investor Programme category, or another ICA category, fits you.
Official sources referenced
- EDB — Global Investor ProgrammeOther · accessed 2 September 2026
- EDB — GIP Factsheet (PDF, updated 5 May 2025)Other · accessed 2 September 2026
- ICA — Becoming a Permanent Resident (eligibility, documents, fees, processing)ICA · accessed 2 September 2026Primary page for eligibility routes, assessment factors, fees (S$100; S$20 + S$50 + S$50 at completion) and the 'within 6 months' processing statement.
- ask.gov.sg (ICA) — Do first-generation PRs need to serve National Service?ICA · accessed 2 September 2026
Editorial information
- Written by
- SingaPR Editorial Team — Research & editorial
- Reviewed by
- SingaPR Immigration Research Desk — Fact review against ICA/MOM sources
- Published
- 2 September 2026
- Facts verified
- 2 September 2026 (re-checked at least every 120 days)
Revision history
- 2026-09-02 — First published after verification against official sources.
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