Singapore Global Investor Programme (GIP)

The Global Investor Programme (GIP) enables eligible high-net-worth investors and established entrepreneurs seeking Permanent Residency through qualifying business or investment commitment. Administered jointly by the Economic Development Board (EDB) and the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA), the GIP is reserved for the world’s most accomplished business leaders.

Xignam’s advisory experience dates back to 2005, supporting high-net-worth families and business owners relocating to Singapore. For your GIP application, our consultants assess your investor profile, advise on the applicable investment option and coordinate with relevant private banking, fund management and investment professionals where required.

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What is the Global Investor Programme?

The Global Investor Programme (GIP) is Singapore’s residency-by-investment route for qualifying global investors. Unlike employment-based PR routes, it does not require applicants to first hold a Singapore work pass or build a period of local employment before applying.

That does not make the GIP a simple capital-for-residency programme. EDB assesses the applicant’s business or investment track record, proposed investment plan, supporting evidence and GIP interview alongside the required financial commitment. Meeting the minimum Singapore PR investment threshold alone does not guarantee approval.

Applicants who meet EDB’s assessment criteria receive an Approval-in-Principle from ICA before fulfilling the required investment conditions and proceeding towards Final Approval.

Who is Eligible for GIP in Singapore?

To qualify for the Global Investor Programme, you must meet the criteria for one of EDB’s four investor profiles and commit to an eligible investment option. These are separate requirements.

Established Business Owners

At least 3 years’ entrepreneurial and business track record
Currently running a company with turnover of at least S$200 million in the year before application and S$200 million average annual turnover over the previous 3 years
At least 30% shareholding if privately held; if publicly listed, you must be one of the largest individual shareholders
Company must operate in an EDB-approved industry

Options A, B or C

Next Generation Business Owners

Immediate family holds at least 30% shareholding or is the largest shareholder of the qualifying company
Company turnover of at least S$500 million in the year before application and S$500 million average annual turnover over the previous 3 years
You must be part of the management team, such as the C-suite or Board
Company must operate in an EDB-approved industry

Options A, B or C

Founders of Fast Growth Companies

You must be a founder and one of the largest individual shareholders of a non-publicly listed company valued at S$500 million or more
Company must be backed by reputable venture capital or private equity firms
Company must operate in an EDB-approved industry

Options A, B or C

Family Office Principals

At least 5 years’ entrepreneurial, investment or management track record
At least S$200 million in net investible assets

Net investible assets include financial assets such as bank deposits, capital-market products, collective investment schemes, life-insurance premiums and other investment products. Real estate is excluded.

Option C only

GIP Investment Options

Option A: S$10 million

Invest at least S$10 million in a new Singapore business or the expansion of an existing Singapore operation. Applicants must hold at least 30% of the Option A company and participate in its management.

Option B: S$25 million

Invest S$25 million in a GIP-select fund that invests in Singapore-based companies.

Option C: S$200 million AUM

Establish a Singapore-based Single Family Office with at least S$200 million in Assets Under Management, with at least S$50 million transferred into Singapore and deployed in equities listed on Singapore-approved exchanges.

Does Your Business Fall Within an EDB-Approved Industry?

For Established Business Owners, Next Generation Business Owners and Founders of Fast Growth Companies, the qualifying company under Singapore’s PR investment scheme must operate in one of EDB’s approved industries. The same requirement applies to a business used for Option A. Family Office Principals are not subject to this industry criterion.

Aerospace Engineering

Alternative Energy/Clean Technology

Automotive

Chemicals

Consumer Business

Electronics

Energy

Engineering Services

Healthcare

Infocomm Products & Services

Logistics & Supply Chain Management

Marine & Offshore Engineering

Media & Entertainment

Medical Technology

Nanotechnology

Natural Resources

Safety & Security

Space

Shipping

Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology

Precision Engineering

Professional Services

Arts Businesses

Sports Businesses

Family Office & Financial Services

Criteria based on EDB’s Global Investor Programme Factsheet, updated 5 May 2025.

Meeting the relevant investor profile and investment threshold is only part of the assessment. EDB also reviews the supporting information provided and the applicant’s GIP interview before deciding whether to approve the application.

Not sure where your business or investor profile fits?

Xignam can review your business track record and available GIP options before you commit to an investment route.

Other Singapore Immigration Options if You Do Not Meet the GIP Criteria

If the GIP is not the right fit, Xignam can assess your profile across other Singapore work passes and advise on the option best suited to your relocation and longer-term PR plans.

ONE Pass

For exceptional global talent, senior business leaders and qualifying founders who meet MOM’s salary or outstanding-achievement criteria.

EntrePass

For foreign entrepreneurs building a Singapore business that is venture-backed or owns innovative technologies

Employment Pass

For professionals, managers and executives with a qualifying Singapore job offer. EP holders are expressly eligible to apply for PR through ICA, subject to assessment.

Personalised Employment Pass

For high-earning foreign professionals seeking greater employment flexibility without being tied to one employer. The PEP requires a fixed monthly salary of at least S$22,500 and cannot be used for entrepreneurial activity.

Documents Required for GIP Application

EDB requires different supporting records depending on your investor profile and selected investment option.

Submission Requirements

The current EDB application fee is S$20,000 and non-refundable, regardless of the outcome.

The online GIP application includes:

The required hardcopy documents must reach EDB within one month of the application fee payment.

Mandatory Hardcopy Documents

Your submission will include:

GIP Undertaking: acceptance of the programme’s terms and conditions
Statutory Declaration
Declaration Form for Application of GIP in Form A
Declaration Form for Proposed Investment Plan in Form B
Payment Details of Application Fee in Form C
Printout of the submitted GIP e-application
Form 4: Application for an Entry Permit
Supporting personal and family records
Business, financial or family office records required for your investor profile and investment option

Documents not in English require an official English translation notarised in Singapore or the country where the document was issued.

Xignam reviews the full document set before submission, cross-checking the information across your forms, financial records and supporting evidence so discrepancies can be addressed before they reach EDB.

Why Apply for Singapore PR Through the GIP?

For qualifying investors and their families, GIP offers the advantages of Singapore PR without requiring an employment-based immigration route first.

Direct PR, No Work Pass Required

Apply for Permanent Residency through the GIP without first obtaining an Employment Pass, EntrePass or another Singapore work pass.

Lower Property Stamp Duty

Singapore PRs currently pay 5% ABSD on their first residential property and 30% on their second, compared with 60% for foreign buyers. Eligible all-PR households may also purchase HDB resale flats after meeting the applicable three-year PR requirement.

Singapore Tax Treatment

Singapore generally does not tax capital gains from personal investments and has no estate duty for deaths occurring on or after 15 February 2008. Dividends paid by Singapore-resident companies under the one-tier corporate tax system are generally not taxable to shareholders, while rental income remains taxable.

Subsidised Public Healthcare

PRs can access subsidised public healthcare, including eligible primary and specialist care. Singapore Citizens generally receive higher subsidy levels.

Access to Government Schools

PR children can take part in Singapore’s Primary 1 registration exercise and attend government schools at PR fee rates. Singapore Citizens receive priority where balloting is required.

Five-Year Re-Entry Permit

GIP investors receive a five-year Re-Entry Permit when PR is formalised, allowing overseas travel while retaining PR status. Renewal is subject to the applicable GIP conditions.

Include Your Family

Your spouse and unmarried children below 21 can be included in the GIP application for PR. Eligible parents and unmarried children aged 21 and above may apply for a Long-Term Visit Pass.

Future Citizenship Application

A PR aged 21 or above may apply for Singapore Citizenship after holding PR for at least two years, subject to ICA’s assessment.

GIP Application Process

Singapore’s GIP application framework is rigorous, and the quality of your application profile is the most important factor in securing approval. At Xignam, we take full ownership of your GIP application, managing every stage with precision, discretion, and a consultative approach that has consistently improved our clients’ approval outcomes.

A complete GIP application typically takes around 12 months to process, with timing depending on due diligence and the complexity of the case.

Step 1: Confidential GIP Assessment

We begin with a thorough and confidential evaluation of your eligibility, reviewing your business background, financial profile, and investment capacity against EDB’s current GIP criteria. We identify your most suitable investment option and provide frank, expert guidance on the strength of your application before any commitment is made.

Step 2: Investment Structuring and Option Selection

Based on your assessment, our consultants work alongside your financial advisors, private banking partners, and fund managers to structure your chosen investment option in a manner that satisfies EDB’s requirements and aligns with your broader wealth and business objectives. We ensure every investment vehicle and documentation trail is correctly positioned from the outset.

Step 3: Profile Personalisation and Documentation

Our team works closely with you to build a compelling, well-evidenced application profile that presents your entrepreneurial track record, business achievements, and Singapore investment commitment in the most persuasive light possible, fully compliant with EDB and ICA requirements.

Step 4: Application Submission and EDB Liaison

We compile and submit your complete GIP application to EDB, ensuring every document meets the required standards. Throughout the review process, we monitor your application status, respond promptly to any queries from EDB or ICA, and keep you fully informed at every stage.

Step 5: ICA PR Approval and Endorsement

If your application meets EDB’s assessment criteria, ICA issues an Approval-in-Principle (AIP). We guide you through fulfilling the required investment conditions, submitting the supporting evidence for EDB verification and completing the subsequent ICA formalities for Final Approval and PR issuance.

Step 6: Renewal Support and Ongoing Compliance

As your Re-entry Permit approaches renewal, our team reviews your compliance with the investment and residency conditions of your chosen GIP option, prepares the required documentation and manages the renewal submission on your behalf.

Why Getting Your GIP Application Right the First Time Matters

EDB assesses more than whether you meet the GIP investment threshold. Its review includes due diligence on your background, business interests and financial records, together with your investment proposal and interview, with approval remaining subject to EDB’s assessment.

Prepare for a Rigorous EDB Review

A GIP application takes approximately 12 months to process when the required supporting documents are complete, with every application subject to due diligence checks. Documentation gaps, conflicting information or unanswered questions can add friction to an already lengthy assessment.

Xignam reviews your application before submission to identify weaknesses, resolve inconsistencies and strengthen the supporting documentation before it reaches EDB.

Structure Your Investment Before Capital Is Committed

Options A, B and C carry different investment and implementation conditions. The proposed structure must satisfy the requirements of the selected route, not simply meet the headline investment amount.

Xignam assesses the structure early and coordinates with relevant private banking, fund management and investment professionals where required, helping you address potential issues before substantial capital is committed.

Common Challenges Applicants Face

Complex Business Documentation

EDB may require audited accounts, ownership records, organisation charts and business plans depending on your profile and chosen option. For applicants with multiple companies or cross-border interests, keeping every record consistent can quickly become complex.

Tracing the Source of Your Investment Funds

GIP applications are subject to due diligence, and EDB may request additional financial evidence during its review. Where wealth has been accumulated across several entities, investments or jurisdictions, the supporting trail needs to be organised and defensible.

Inconsistent Information Across the Application

EDB reviews your personal, business and financial information together. Conflicting figures, ownership details or declarations can lead to additional queries and complicate the assessment.

Meeting Your Obligations After Approval

GIP PR comes with ongoing investment and economic-contribution requirements that affect Re-Entry Permit renewal.

Reduce avoidable questions during EDB review with Xignam coordinating your documentation, source-of-funds evidence and consistency checks before submission.

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Why Investors Choose Xignam for the GIP

Comprehensive, End-to-End Service

Xignam goes well beyond basic immigration compliance. We provide fully integrated support across your GIP application, business incorporation, investment structuring, and ongoing corporate compliance, so every dimension of your Singapore journey is managed by a single, trusted partner.

Exclusive Network Access

Xignam works with private banking, fund management and investment professionals who can support the financial arrangements involved in a GIP application. For Option B, this includes coordination with managers of GIP-select funds; for Option C, private banking relationships may support the transfer and deployment of qualifying assets into Singapore.

Absolute Client Privacy

Xignam operates on a strict confidentiality model. Your personal, financial, and business information is handled with the highest level of discretion and security throughout every stage of the GIP process. Our clients choose us precisely because they trust us with matters of the highest sensitivity.

Transparent Pricing Before You Commit

Know the professional fees and scope of service before you proceed. After reviewing your case, Xignam provides a clear quotation outlining what is included in your GIP engagement

Proven Track Record with HNWIs and Global Investors

Since 2005, Xignam has been the trusted Singapore immigration consultancy partner for high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, and business leaders navigating Singapore’s investment immigration landscape. This experience gives our consultants a strong understanding of the documentation, coordination and structuring involved in complex GIP cases.

Secure Your Singapore PR Through Global Investor Programme Today!

Singapore’s GIP is one of the world’s most selective investment immigration programmes and one of the most rewarding. With only 3 in 10 applications approved, the quality of your application matters as much as your eligibility. Engage Xignam and let our specialists build, position, and submit your GIP application with the expertise, precision, and discretion it deserves.

Frequently Asked Questions About GIP Applications in Singapore

Does meeting the investment threshold guarantee approval?

No. Meeting the applicable investment threshold does not guarantee GIP approval. EDB assesses your qualifying profile, proposed investment, supporting information, due diligence findings and interview before deciding on the application.

What is a GIP-approved fund in Singapore?

A GIP-select fund is a fund recognised by EDB as an eligible investment vehicle under Option B of the Global Investor Programme. Option B applicants must invest at least S$25 million in a GIP-select fund that invests in Singapore-based companies.

What is the process to apply for the GIP in Singapore?

The GIP process starts with submitting the required application forms and supporting documents to EDB, followed by an EDB interview. If the assessment criteria are met, ICA issues an Approval-in-Principle (AIP), after which you must fulfil the investment conditions for your selected option within six months. Once EDB verifies the investment, ICA issues Final Approval and you can formalise your Singapore PR.

How long does a GIP application take to process?

A GIP application takes approximately 12 months to process when all required supporting documents are complete.

What documents are required for a GIP application?

A complete GIP application typically requires a valid passport, personal curriculum vitae, audited financial statements for the company (covering the last three financial years), business profile and shareholding documentation, a detailed investment proposal for Singapore, proof of net worth, and personal tax records. Additional documents may be required depending on the chosen investment option. Our team provides a full documentation checklist and guides you through every requirement at the outset of your engagement.

Can my family members obtain Singapore PR through my GIP application?

Yes. Immediate family members, specifically spouses and unmarried children under 21 years of age, are eligible to be included in your GIP application as dependents. Upon your PR approval, eligible family members may receive PR status concurrently. Older children and parents may be eligible for a Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP).

What are the conditions for renewing my Re-Entry Permit?

EDB provides both five-year and three-year REP renewal pathways. A five-year renewal requires you to fulfil the applicable investment and economic conditions for your GIP option, as well as the residency condition; a three-year renewal requires the investment conditions plus either the relevant economic condition or residency condition.

Can I apply for Singapore citizenship after the GIP?

Yes. If you are aged 21 or above, you may apply for Singapore citizenship after holding PR for at least two years. Citizenship is separately assessed by ICA and is not guaranteed by obtaining PR through the GIP.

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Singapore Global Investor Programme (GIP)

What is the Global Investor Programme?

Who is Eligible for GIP in Singapore?

GIP Investment Options

Does Your Business Fall Within an EDB-Approved Industry?

Other Singapore Immigration Options if You Do Not Meet the GIP Criteria​

ONE Pass

EntrePass

Employment Pass

Personalised Employment Pass

Documents Required for GIP Application

Submission Requirements

Mandatory Hardcopy Documents

Why Apply for Singapore PR Through the GIP?

Direct PR, No Work Pass Required

Lower Property Stamp Duty

Singapore Tax Treatment

Subsidised Public Healthcare

Access to Government Schools

Five-Year Re-Entry Permit

Include Your Family

Future Citizenship Application

GIP Application Process

Step 1: Confidential GIP Assessment

Step 2: Investment Structuring and Option Selection

Step 3: Profile Personalisation and Documentation

Step 4: Application Submission and EDB Liaison

Step 5: ICA PR Approval and Endorsement

Step 6: Renewal Support and Ongoing Compliance

Why Getting Your GIP Application Right the First Time Matters

Prepare for a Rigorous EDB Review

Structure Your Investment Before Capital Is Committed

Common Challenges Applicants Face

Complex Business Documentation

Tracing the Source of Your Investment Funds

Inconsistent Information Across the Application

Meeting Your Obligations After Approval

Hear from Our GIP Clients

Why Investors Choose Xignam for the GIP

Comprehensive, End-to-End Service

Exclusive Network Access

Absolute Client Privacy

Transparent Pricing Before You Commit

Proven Track Record with HNWIs and Global Investors

Secure Your Singapore PR Through Global Investor Programme Today!

Frequently Asked Questions About GIP Applications in Singapore

Does meeting the investment threshold guarantee approval?

What is a GIP-approved fund in Singapore?

What is the process to apply for the GIP in Singapore?

How long does a GIP application take to process?

What documents are required for a GIP application?

Can my family members obtain Singapore PR through my GIP application?

What are the conditions for renewing my Re-Entry Permit?

Can I apply for Singapore citizenship after the GIP?

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