The Global Investor Programme offers Singapore permanent residency to established business leaders and investors who commit substantial capital to Singapore. Bangladeshi nationals are eligible on the standard terms.
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 Global Investor Programme, run by the Economic Development Board, grants permanent residency to high calibre investors and entrepreneurs who invest substantially in Singapore. It targets people with a strong business track record.
It is selective. Applicants submit a detailed business profile, including audited accounts, and are assessed on substance, not only money. The investment thresholds are high relative to most residency programmes.
Bangladeshi nationals are eligible. There is no nationality bar. Eligibility turns on business and investment criteria, such as a substantial company turnover and an entrepreneurial or leadership record, as defined by the authority.
This is a permanent residency route, not citizenship, so it does not by itself affect Bangladeshi nationality. Confirm your own position with the relevant Bangladeshi authority if you later consider Singapore citizenship.
The published options include investing in a new or existing Singapore based business, investing in an approved fund that invests in Singapore companies, and establishing or investing in a single family office with assets under management set by the authority.
Each option carries conditions such as job creation, employment of local staff, or assets under management. The reported thresholds are substantial. Confirm the current amounts and conditions with the Economic Development Board.
Assessment is detailed and depends on the strength of the business profile and supporting documents. The official processing time is set by the authority. Confirm the current timeline rather than relying on third party estimates.
The main commitment is the qualifying investment, which is large and must be maintained. There is also a non returnable application fee set by the authority, plus professional and audit costs.
Reported investment options run from substantial business investment to far larger fund and family office commitments. Verify the current thresholds, conditions and fees with the official authority before relying on any figure.
Choose a licensed professional who works from the Economic Development Board criteria, is realistic about the high thresholds and selectivity, and does not promise approval. You can ask us to match you with a vetted, independent advisor.
| Route | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore based business | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Conditions include local hiring and job creation |
| Approved fund | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Fund must invest in Singapore companies |
| Single family office | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Assets under management threshold applies |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), through Contact Singapore publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
Yes. There is no nationality bar. Eligibility depends on business and investment criteria set by the Economic Development Board, not nationality.
No. The Global Investor Programme grants permanent residency. Any later move to citizenship is a separate process under Singapore law.
The thresholds are high and depend on the route, whether a business, an approved fund, or a single family office. Confirm the current amounts and conditions with the Economic Development Board.
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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