The Global Investor Programme is Singapore's permanent residence route for established business owners and investors. It is open to Nigerian nationals who meet its substantial track record and investment conditions.
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.
Nigerian nationals can apply. There is no nationality bar specific to Nigeria. The programme is aimed at experienced entrepreneurs, company owners and investors, so the demanding part is the business track record and the scale of investment rather than nationality.
Applicants must show a strong entrepreneurial or investment background and audited financials, and must pass thorough checks on the source of wealth. Nigerian applicants should prepare detailed corporate and financial records. Confirm the current criteria with the official authority.
There are three investment options. Option A is a commitment of S$10 million to start or expand a Singapore business, alongside a substantial business track record. Option B is an investment of S$25 million in a fund selected under the programme. Option C is a single family office route requiring net investible assets of at least S$200 million and a plan to set up a Singapore family office with at least S$50 million in assets under management.
Each option carries its own eligibility tests on experience and company turnover. The programme leads to permanent residence rather than citizenship.
Assessment is detailed and case by case, covering business history, investment plans and background checks, so applicants should plan for a process that runs across several months. A successful applicant receives Approval in Principle, then completes the formalities to obtain permanent resident status. Confirm current processing times with the official authority.
The qualifying investment is by far the largest commitment. A revised application fee of S$20,000 applies from 5 May 2025, and a separate non refundable processing fee is paid per applicant to the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority. Professional fees for structuring and documentation are separate again and vary by case. Confirm all current fees with the official authority.
| Option | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Option A, business | S$10 million | Start or expand a Singapore business, track record required |
| Option B, select fund | S$25 million | Investment in a fund selected under the programme |
| Option C, family office | S$200 million net assets | Singapore family office with at least S$50 million under management |
| Application fee | S$20,000 | Revised from 5 May 2025 |
| Processing fee | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Paid per applicant to the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
Yes. The programme is open to applicants regardless of nationality, including Nigerian citizens. The high bar is the business track record and investment scale, not nationality. Confirm the current criteria with the Singapore Economic Development Board.
No. The Global Investor Programme leads to Singapore permanent residence. Citizenship is a separate matter with its own conditions and is not granted by the programme.
The lowest published commitment is Option A at S$10 million to start or expand a Singapore business, alongside a substantial business track record. Figures change, so 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.
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