Chinese nationals can apply for permanent residency through the Singapore Global Investor Programme. This page sets out the options and what to 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 Global Investor Programme, known as the GIP, is open to established business owners and investors. There is no nationality based exclusion for Chinese nationals.
The EDB assesses business track record and the substance of the proposed investment. Approval grants permanent residency, not citizenship. Confirm the current criteria with the EDB.
Option A is a direct business investment in a new or existing Singapore incorporated company, with workforce conditions including a minimum number of employees and a share who are Singapore citizens.
Option B is an investment in an approved GIP select fund. Option C is a Singapore based single family office structure with a set level of assets under management and a portion deployed locally. Confirm the conditions for each with the EDB.
Processing time depends on the option and the completeness of the business and financial documentation. Treat any timeline as indicative and confirm with the EDB.
The qualifying investment amounts are shown below. The application fee was revised with effect from May 2025. Professional fees are separate. Verify every figure with the official authority before committing funds.
| Option | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Option A, business investment | SGD 10,000,000 | New or existing Singapore company, workforce conditions apply |
| Option B, approved fund | SGD 25,000,000 | Investment in a GIP select fund |
| Option C, single family office | SGD 50,000,000 deployed | Single family office with SGD 200,000,000 assets under management |
| Application fee | SGD 20,000 | Revised with effect from 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 based exclusion. The EDB assesses business track record and the substance of the proposed investment.
No. The GIP grants permanent residency. Citizenship is a separate process with its own rules. Confirm the current position with the EDB.
Option A, the direct business investment, carries the lowest headline amount among the three options, with workforce conditions attached. Confirm the current figures with the EDB.
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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