The Singapore Global Investor Programme offers permanent residence to established business owners and investors who deploy substantial capital in Singapore. Pakistani nationals apply on the same terms as other foreign nationals. This page explains the routes 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 bar that excludes Pakistani applicants. The programme targets experienced entrepreneurs, company owners and family office principals who can show a strong track record and the means to invest. Applicants are assessed on business profile, investment plan and due diligence rather than nationality.
Each route has detailed eligibility tests on company turnover, investment value and, for family offices, assets under management. Confirm the precise criteria for your profile with the official authority before you apply.
There are three broad options. Option A invests in a new or existing Singapore business. Option B invests in an approved fund that the authority lists and updates from time to time. Option C establishes a single family office in Singapore that deploys capital into qualifying categories.
Each option sets its own minimum and supporting conditions. Confirm which option fits your situation, and the current published thresholds, with the official authority.
Processing depends on the strength of the application and the outcome of due diligence. Permanent residence is granted first, with renewal conditions tied to keeping the investment and meeting the programme requirements.
Confirm current processing times, renewal terms and any path toward longer settlement with the official authority, since these can change.
The dominant cost is the qualifying investment, which is deployed rather than donated. An application fee applies, and professional and fund costs are separate. Use the table as a checklist and confirm each figure with the official authority.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Option A business investment | From S$10 million | New or expanded Singapore business, track record tests apply |
| Option B approved fund | From S$25 million | Into a fund on the official list |
| Option C single family office | S$200 million in assets, at least S$50 million deployed | Deployed in qualifying categories |
| Application fee | S$20,000 | As revised on 5 May 2025, confirm the current figure |
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. Pakistani entrepreneurs and investors are assessed on business profile, investment plan and due diligence. Confirm with the official authority.
No. The Global Investor Programme grants permanent residence. Any later path to citizenship is governed by separate rules. Confirm with the official authority.
It depends on whether you invest through a business, an approved fund or a family office. Each has its own minimum and tests. Confirm the right fit 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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