Singapore Golden Visa & Residence Permit

At a glance

Program

Global Investor (GIP)

Business investment

SGD 10,000,000

GIP fund

SGD 25,000,000

Family office

SGD 200M net assets / SGD 50M AUM

Outcome

Direct permanent residence (PR)

Family

Spouse and children under 21

Benefits

• Direct permanent residence (PR), unlike many programs.
• Living and working in one of Asia's leading financial hubs.
• A low-tax environment and strong economy.
• Path to one of the world's most powerful passports.
• Family members can be included.

Requirements

• Extensive entrepreneurial, investment, or executive experience (5+ years).
• Completion of the approved investment and a business/employment plan.
• Clean criminal record and legal source of funds.

Costs

Business investment

SGD 10,000,000

GIP fund investment

SGD 25,000,000

Family office

SGD 200M net assets, SGD 50M AUM

FAQ

Does the GIP grant direct permanent residence?

Yes, successful GIP applicants are granted direct Singapore permanent residence (PR).

Is there an experience requirement?

Yes, generally at least 5 years of entrepreneurial, investment, or executive experience is required.

Is my family included?

Yes, a spouse and children under 21 can be included in the application.

What is the family office option?

It is the option of establishing a single-family office with at least SGD 200 million in net assets, of which at least SGD 50 million is held in assets managed in Singapore.

Is there a path to citizenship?

Citizenship is possible after PR; however, Singapore does not allow dual citizenship, so renouncing your existing citizenship is required.

How long do I need to maintain the investment?

Maintaining the investment and business/employment commitments for a certain period is important for renewing the PR's re-entry permit (REP).