Singapore
Global Investor Programme
Through the Global Investor Programme (GIP), entrepreneurs and family office principals with a large business or wealth profile can apply for Permanent Residency in Singapore, from an investment of SGD 10M. Besides the amount, the entry profile that EDB assesses is decisive.
Last updated: 10/2026
Why the SG Global Investor Programme?
The Singapore Global Investor Programme (GIP), managed by the Singapore Economic Development Board, allows qualified high-net-worth investors to apply for Singapore Permanent Residence through major investment routes. Current options include investing at least S$10 million in a new or existing Singapore business, investing S$25 million in a GIP-select fund, or establishing a Singapore-based Single Family Office with at least S$200 million in assets under management, of which at least S$50 million is deployed in Singapore (EDB, GIP Factsheet, read 22 Oct 2026).
The programme is designed for experienced entrepreneurs, investors and family office principals with a strong business or investment track record.
If your investment goes into a Singapore business, its returns also depend on how the company is taxed. How Singapore taxes companies, including the exemptions and the YA 2026 rebate, is explained in our guide to company taxation in Singapore.
What GIP permanent residence means
Process
Eligibility Check
Assessment of your business and wealth profile.
Investment Planning
Selection of investment option and preparation.
Application
Submission to EDB with all documentation.
Interview & Approval
Interview and processing by EDB.
Founding your own company and need a visa? The Singapore Entrepreneur Pass (EntrePass) is Singapore's work pass for foreign founders. If you do not move, you only need the company: Set up a Pte. Ltd. in Singapore.
Frequently Asked Questions
What investment options are available?
How quickly do I get PR and how does the Re-Entry Permit work?
What taxes will I pay in Singapore?
Can Strasia coordinate the entire process?
Is there a route to Singapore below the GIP thresholds?
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Investor Visas in Asia Compared
| Criterion | SG GIP | HK CIES | MY MM2H | TH Elite | PH SIRV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum Investment | from S$10M | HK$30M | Deposit from USD 150,000 + property | from THB 900k | US$75k |
| Validity | Permanent (PR) | 2 Years+ | 5 / 15 / 20 years | 5-20 Years | Indefinite |
| Family Inclusion | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Work Permit | Yes | Yes | Platinum only | No | Not expressly regulated |
| Residency Obligation | REP conditions | None for the status | 90 days/year | None | None |
| Path to PR | PR at once | After 7 years of ordinary residence | No | No | No, tied to the investment |
Minimum Investment
Validity
Family Inclusion
Work Permit
Residency Obligation
Path to PR
SG GIP per EDB (read 22 Oct 2026); HK CIES, MY MM2H and PH SIRV as in our investor visa comparison with official sources (as of 18 Oct 2026); TH Elite not re-checked. All information without guarantee.
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