Singapore grants permanent residency to experienced business owners and investors through the Global Investor Programme. There is no nationality bar that excludes Egyptian applicants as of June 2026. This page explains the routes, the timeline and where to confirm the current figures.
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.
There is no nationality rule that excludes Egyptian applicants. The programme is selective and aimed at established business owners, next generation owners of large companies, founders of fast growing firms and experienced fund managers, rather than passive investors.
Applicants generally need a substantial business track record and a company turnover above the level the board sets for their category. Approval rests with the official authority and is highly discretionary. Confirm the current eligibility criteria with the official authority before you commit.
There are three broad investment options. A direct investment in a Singapore based company, an investment in an approved fund that deploys into Singapore based companies, or the setup of a single family office in Singapore with a qualifying level of assets under management.
Each option carries its own employment, spending or assets conditions that must be met and maintained after approval. Confirm which option applies, and the exact current thresholds, with the official authority.
Approved applicants receive permanent residence. The re entry permit attached to permanent residency is typically issued for five years and renewal depends on meeting the programme conditions, including job creation or business spending targets, over the period the board sets.
Assessment is detailed and timelines vary by case and category. Confirm current processing times with the official authority.
The dominant cost is the qualifying investment itself, which is large in every category. A nonrefundable application fee applies, and professional and setup costs are separate. Use the table as a checklist and confirm each figure with the official authority.
| Option | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Invest in a Singapore business | From S$10,000,000 | Job and business conditions apply |
| Approved fund | From S$25,000,000 | Fund deploys into Singapore based companies |
| Single family office | From S$50,000,000 deployed | With assets under management from S$200,000,000 |
| Application fee | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Nonrefundable, set by the board |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
Yes. As of June 2026 there is no nationality bar, but the programme is selective and aimed at experienced business owners and fund managers. Confirm the current eligibility with the official authority.
No. It grants permanent residency. Singapore citizenship is a separate, later step with its own rules, and Singapore generally does not allow dual citizenship for adults. Confirm the current rules with the official authority.
Yes. Each option carries conditions on jobs, spending or assets that must be maintained for the period set, and renewal depends on meeting them. Confirm the current conditions 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.
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