The Singapore Global Investor Programme is a residence by investment route that can grant permanent resident status to experienced investors and business owners. British nationals can apply on the same basis as other foreign applicants.
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.
British citizens face no nationality bar. The programme is open to applicants who can show a strong entrepreneurial and business track record.
The Economic Development Board assesses the profile of the applicant and the company, so eligibility turns on your business record and the strength of the proposal rather than on nationality.
There are three investment options. Option A is an investment of at least 10 million Singapore dollars in a new or existing Singapore based business.
Option B is an investment of at least 25 million Singapore dollars into a fund selected under the programme. Option C is establishing or growing a Singapore based single family office that holds assets under management of at least 200 million Singapore dollars, with a portion deployed in qualifying investments. Confirm the current option detail with the authority.
Processing depends on the completeness of the application and the route chosen. Successful applicants receive Singapore permanent resident status for themselves and qualifying family members.
Conditions apply to retain and renew permanent resident status, so confirm the current rules with the authority.
The application fee was revised to 20,000 Singapore dollars with effect from 5 May 2025. Each applicant for permanent residence also pays a processing fee to the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority.
The investment sum in each route is the main financial commitment. Confirm all current fees with the Economic Development Board and the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority.
| Route | Indicative minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Option A, business investment | From 10 million Singapore dollars | New or existing Singapore based company |
| Option B, programme fund | From 25 million Singapore dollars | Fund selected under the programme |
| Option C, single family office | From 200 million Singapore dollars under management | Family office established or grown in Singapore |
| Application fee | 20,000 Singapore dollars | Revised with effect from 5 May 2025 |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
Yes. There is no nationality bar. British applicants are assessed on their business and investment track record like other applicants. Confirm the current criteria with the Economic Development Board.
No. It grants Singapore permanent resident status. Any later move to citizenship is governed separately and Singapore does not generally allow dual citizenship for adults. Confirm the current rules with the authority.
The Singapore Economic Development Board administers it, with permanent residence issued through the Immigration and Checkpoints 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.
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