The Global Investor Programme is one of the larger commitments in this field. Here is how the cost picture breaks down, with the figures you should confirm with the official authority.
Information, not advice. Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Always confirm the present rules with the official program authority and a licensed professional before you act.
The qualifying investment is the largest line by far. As of the 2025 factsheet the three options carry thresholds of 10 million Singapore dollars for a business under Option A, 25 million Singapore dollars for an EDB select fund under Option B, and 50 million Singapore dollars for a single family office under Option C, the last with assets under management of at least 200 million Singapore dollars.
The EDB charges a non returnable application fee, set at 20,000 Singapore dollars in the 2025 factsheet. There are also standard immigration and processing costs once permanent residence is granted. Confirm the current schedule with the EDB.
Structuring a qualifying business, fund placement or family office usually involves licensed professionals, and their fees vary widely by case. We do not quote a single figure here because the work depends on the option you choose and the complexity of your affairs. Use the Get Matched route to reach vetted, independent advisors.
Add the qualifying investment, the application fee, professional fees and ongoing costs of running the investment in Singapore. The figures below are indicative and should be checked against the live EDB factsheet.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Qualifying investment, Option A | From 10 million Singapore dollars | New or existing Singapore business |
| Qualifying investment, Option B | 25 million Singapore dollars | Into an EDB select fund |
| Qualifying investment, Option C | From 50 million Singapore dollars | Single family office, 200 million in assets under management |
| Application fee | 20,000 Singapore dollars | With no refund, per the 2025 factsheet |
| Professional fees | Confirm with a licensed professional | Vary by option and case |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
No. The EDB application fee is charged with no refund. Confirm the current amount with the EDB.
No. The programme leads to permanent residence, not a passport. Citizenship is a separate later process.
They vary by option and by the complexity of each case. We route you to vetted, independent advisors rather than quote a figure we cannot stand behind.
Information, not advice. Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Always confirm the present rules with the official program authority and a licensed professional before you act.
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