A route to Singapore permanent residence for experienced business owners and investors who commit substantial capital under one of three defined options.
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 is Singapore's route to permanent residence for established entrepreneurs, company owners and fund or family office principals who invest at scale. It is administered by the Economic Development Board.
This page outlines the options and the official source. The thresholds are high and were raised in recent years, so confirm every figure with the Economic Development Board before you act.
There are three broad options. One invests in a new or existing Singapore business. One invests in a fund on the approved Global Investor Programme list. One sets up or runs a single family office with assets under management in Singapore.
Each option carries its own track record, turnover and deployment conditions. Confirm the current criteria for the option you are considering with the official authority.
Processing depends on the option, the strength of the business or fund record and the completeness of the file. Confirm the current processing time and any review milestones with the official authority.
Beyond the qualifying investment there are application and processing fees, and a separate charge paid to the immigration authority per applicant. The figures below are indicative. Confirm the current amounts with the official authority.
A successful applicant and qualifying family members can be granted Singapore permanent residence. Renewal of the travel document and continued status depend on meeting the programme conditions over time.
Citizenship is a separate matter governed by Singapore law. Confirm what the status allows and requires with the official authority.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Business investment option | From 10 million Singapore dollars | New or expanded Singapore business. Confirm current criteria |
| Approved fund option | From 25 million Singapore dollars | Into a fund on the approved list. Confirm current list and figure |
| Family office option | Assets under management from 200 million Singapore dollars | With a deployed portion in approved investments. Confirm current figure |
| Application and processing fees | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Set by the Economic Development Board and the immigration authority |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Economic Development Board (EDB), Singapore publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
No. The Global Investor Programme is aimed at substantial investors and the thresholds are high. Confirm the current criteria with the official authority.
No. It grants permanent residence. Citizenship is governed separately under Singapore law.
Yes. The minimums were raised in recent years. Verify the current figures with the official authority before acting.
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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