Singapore runs the Global Investor Programme through the Economic Development Board. Filipino nationals can apply on the same basis as other foreign investors who meet the track record and investment thresholds. This page sets out the current position so you can plan.
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.
Filipinos are eligible. There is no reported nationality bar on the Global Investor Programme, so a Filipino applicant is assessed on business track record and the chosen investment, not on citizenship.
Applicants generally need a substantial entrepreneurial, business or investment record. The Economic Development Board reviews each profile against published criteria such as company turnover and ownership share. Confirm the live eligibility rules with the Economic Development Board before you plan an application.
The programme offers three broad options. Option A is an investment of at least SGD 10 million in a new or existing Singapore based business. Option B is an investment of at least SGD 25 million in a select fund approved by the Economic Development Board. Option C is a single family office with assets under management of at least SGD 200 million, of which at least SGD 50 million is deployed in qualifying investments.
Each option carries its own track record test and deployment window. Confirm the current route list and thresholds with the Economic Development Board before committing any money.
Approval in principle is granted first, after which the investment must be made within the published window for the chosen option. Permanent residency follows once the conditions are met. Processing time depends on the completeness of the application and the due diligence review. Confirm current scheduling with the Economic Development Board.
The figures below are indicative entry points for the qualifying investment. Treat them as a starting point only and confirm the current amounts, the application fee and any fund rules with the Economic Development Board.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Option A business investment | From SGD 10 million | New or existing Singapore based business. Confirm the current figure with the official authority |
| Option B select fund | From SGD 25 million | Fund approved by the Economic Development Board. Confirm the current figure with the official authority |
| Option C single family office | AUM from SGD 200 million | At least SGD 50 million deployed in qualifying investments. Confirm with the official authority |
| Application fee | SGD 20,000 | Non refundable, revised 5 May 2025. Confirm the current figure with the official authority |
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 reported nationality bar. A Filipino applicant is assessed on business track record and a qualifying investment, not on citizenship.
No. The Global Investor Programme leads to permanent residency. Singapore citizenship is a separate, later process with its own rules. Confirm the current position with the Economic Development Board and the relevant authority.
Each route suits a different profile, from operating business owners to family office principals. Confirm the current options and thresholds with the Economic Development Board before deciding.
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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