Home/Singapore/Global Investor Programme Gip Guide

EDB Investor PR

Singapore Global Investor Programme (GIP) & Investor PR Guide 2026

Complete guide to Singapore Global Investor Programme (GIP). Review EDB S$10M business investment, S$25M GIP fund, and S$200M Single Family Office (SFO) PR criteria.

Overview & Statutory Background

The Global Investor Programme (GIP) is Singapore's premier pathway for high-net-worth business owners, successful entrepreneurs, and family office principals to gain direct Permanent Residency (PR) status. Administered by Contact Singapore (EDB & EnterpriseSG), GIP applicants can choose between a S$10M business investment, S$25M GIP-select fund investment, or establishing a S$200M Single Family Office (SFO).

Key Pass Highlights & Statutory Criteria

Option A Business Min

S$10 Million

Verified

Option B Fund Min

S$25 Million

Verified

Option C SFO AUM

S$200 Million

Verified

Application Fee

S$20,000 ICA Fee

Verified

Evaluation Criteria & Points Breakdown

Option A: Direct Business Investment

S$10M Investment

Invest at least S$10 million in a new or existing Singapore business entity, hiring at least 30 employees (minimum 15 Singapore citizens).

Option B: GIP-Select Approved Fund

S$25M Fund

Invest at least S$25 million into a GIP-select approved fund that invests in Singapore-based startups and companies.

Option C: Single Family Office (SFO)

S$200M AUM

Establish a Singapore Single Family Office with Assets Under Management (AUM) of at least S$200 million, deploying S$50 million into local investments.

Direct Permanent Residency (PR)

Immediate PR

Main applicant and eligible family members (spouse and children under 21) are granted Singapore Permanent Residency upon investment.

Mandatory Eligibility Requirements

Must have a successful entrepreneurial track record of at least 3 years with audited financial statements.

Substantial Business Owners must own at least 30% equity in a company with annual turnover of at least S$200 million.

Family Office Principals must possess at least 5 years of investment management experience.

MANDATORY S$20,000 ICA APPLICATION FEE: Non-refundable processing fee paid to Contact Singapore upon submission.

Step-by-Step Application & Issuance Process

Application & S$20,000 Fee Filing

Submit GIP application online to Contact Singapore with S$20,000 processing fee.

EDB Interview & Due Diligence

EDB conducts formal interview and background check on business turnover and wealth source (2-4 months).

Approval-in-Principle (AIP)

Receive AIP letter valid for 6 months to execute the required S$10M / S$25M / S$200M investment.

PR Issuance & Formalities

Submit proof of fund transfer to EDB, complete medical check, and receive Blue NRIC Permanent Resident card at ICA Building.

Required Document Checklist

•3 Years Audited Financial Statements of primary business entity

•ACRA Incorporation & Shareholding Proof (showing at least 30% equity ownership)

•Detailed 5-Year Business / Investment Plan detailing local employee headcount and expenditure

•Bank Statements & Wealth Source Verification Documents

•Certified Passport copies and Birth / Marriage Certificates for all family applicants

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

GIP is an EDB initiative offering direct Singapore Permanent Residency (PR) to eligible high-net-worth investors, entrepreneurs, and family office principals who invest S$10M in a business, S$25M in a fund, or S$200M in a Family Office.

The official non-refundable GIP application fee is S$20,000 per main applicant.

Yes. The main GIP applicant can include their legally married spouse and unmarried children under 21 years old in the same PR application.

For Substantial Business Owners, your primary company must have an annual turnover of at least S$200 million in the most recent year, and an average of at least S$200 million per year over the last 3 years.

By Year 5 of investment, the Singapore company must employ at least 30 employees, of which at least 15 must be Singapore Citizens.

Yes. GIP permanent residents are eligible to apply for Singapore Citizenship after maintaining PR status for at least 2 years, subject to renouncing their former citizenship.