TLDR: The Singapore Global Investor Programme (GIP) grants Singapore PR to eligible investors who meet business, investment and residency requirements. GIP applicants choose Option A, Option B or Option C, depending on their business profile and investment strategy. The GIP application fee is S$20,000, and each applicant also pays a non-refundable S$100 ICA processing fee when advised. GIP processing takes approximately 12 months from complete submission, followed by investment fulfilment and PR formalisation deadlines. Spouses and unmarried children under 21 may qualify for GIP PR, while parents and unmarried children over 21 may apply for an LTVP.

The Singapore Global Investor Programme (GIP) is administered by Contact Singapore, a division of the EDB, and grants Singapore PR to eligible investors who fulfil one of three approved investment options and the applicable approval conditions. The GIP application fee is S$20,000 non-refundable, revised with effect from 05 May 2025, and processing takes ~12 months from complete submission.

What is the Singapore Global Investor Programme?

The Singapore Global Investor Programme is a Singapore PR by investment route for qualifying business owners, founders and family office principals.

Contact Singapore, a division of the EDB, administers the GIP. The programme assesses an applicant’s business track record, financial capacity, proposed investment and ability to contribute to Singapore’s economy.

GIP approval does not operate as a conventional Singapore investor visa. The programme leads to Singapore PR when the applicant receives ICA approval, fulfils the selected investment conditions and formalises PR within the required deadline.

The GIP has three investment routes. Option A requires investment in a new or existing Singapore business. Option B requires investment in a GIP-select fund. Option C requires the establishment of a Singapore Single Family Office and deployment of qualifying assets in Singapore.

Who is eligible for the Singapore Global Investor Programme?

Four applicant profiles can qualify for the GIP, subject to the relevant experience, ownership, turnover, asset and industry requirements.

Applicant profile	GIP eligibility criteria
Established Business Owners	Applicants must have 3+ yrs experience, company turnover >= S$200M in last year AND 3-yr average, own >=30% (private) or major shareholder (public), operate in an industry in Annex B, and choose investment option A/B/C.
Next Generation Business Owners	Applicants must have an immediate family member with >=30% stake, company turnover >= S$500M last year AND 3-yr average, hold senior management (C-suite/board) responsibilities, operate in an Annex B industry, and choose option A/B/C.
Founders of Fast Growing Companies	Applicants must be the main founder + one of the largest individual shareholders, hold a private company with valuation >= S$500M, have VC/PE backing, operate in an Annex B industry, and choose option A/B/C.
Family Office Principals	Applicants must have a 5+ yrs entrepreneurship/investment/management track record, net investible assets >= S$200M (excludes real estate), and choose Option C.

The applicant’s industry must fall within Annex B where the relevant eligibility category requires an Annex B industry. The applicant must also demonstrate the source and availability of the funds used for the selected investment.

What are the GIP investment options A B C?

GIP investment options A B C require different forms of Singapore-linked investment and impose different management or employment obligations.

Option	Minimum investment and core conditions
Option A	Applicants must invest >= S$10M in a new or existing Singapore business, submit a 5-year business plan, hold 30% shareholding, take an active management role (C-suite/board), and operate in an Annex B industry.
Option B	Applicants must invest >= S$25M in a GIP-select fund. GIP-select funds are pre-approved funds investing in Singapore companies, and the list is available on the EDB website.
Option C	Applicants must establish a Singapore Single Family Office (SFO) with AUM >= S$200M, transfer >= S$50M to Singapore and deploy it in EDB-specified investments no later than 12 months from Final Approval date.

Option A links the investment to an operating Singapore business and requires the applicant to participate in management. Option B provides a fund-based route through a GIP-select fund rather than direct ownership of an operating business. Option C is the GIP family office S$200 million route and requires continuing deployment of the qualifying S$50M throughout REP validity.

What are the Option A requirements for GIP Singapore PR by investment?

Option A requires an investment of >= S$10M in a new or existing Singapore business and active management of that business.

The applicant must submit a 5-year business plan, hold 30% shareholding, take an active management role (C-suite/board), and operate in an Annex B industry. The business plan should connect the proposed investment to the company’s activities, operations, hiring and growth in Singapore.

Option A applicants should ensure that the investment structure, shareholding and management appointment are documented before the applicant submits evidence for Final Approval. Approval is not guaranteed merely because the minimum investment amount is met.

What are the Option B requirements for GIP Singapore PR by investment?

Option B requires an investment of >= S$25M in a GIP-select fund that invests in Singapore companies.

GIP-select funds are pre-approved funds investing in Singapore companies, and the list is available on the EDB website. Applicants should confirm that the selected fund remains on the approved list and that the proposed investment meets the fund and GIP conditions before committing capital.

The applicant must maintain the S$25M GIP-select fund investment for the applicable REP period. Fund statements, subscription records and other investment evidence may be required to demonstrate continuing compliance.

What are the Option C requirements for the GIP family office S$200 million route?

Option C requires a Singapore Single Family Office (SFO) with AUM >= S$200M and at least S$50M transferred to Singapore for qualifying deployment.

The applicant must transfer >= S$50M to Singapore and deploy in EDB-specified investments no later than 12 months from Final Approval date. EDB-specified investments include equities, REITs, business trusts on approved exchanges and qualifying debt securities on MAS.

The S$50M deployment deadline runs from the Final Approval date, not from the date of AIP or the date of the initial GIP submission. The applicant must maintain S$50M deployed throughout REP validity.

Option C applicants should retain clear records covering the SFO, AUM, Singapore transfer, investment instruments, transaction dates and continuing deployment. The family office structure must satisfy the programme’s conditions in addition to ordinary Singapore regulatory and tax requirements.

How much does the GIP application cost in 2026?

The GIP application fee is S$20,000 non-refundable, and each applicant also pays a S$100 non-refundable ICA processing fee.

Fee	Amount	Payment timing and scope
GIP application fee	S$20,000	The GIP application fee is S$20,000 non-refundable, revised with effect from 05 May 2025 (previously S$10,000). Applicants pay by telegraphic transfer or local interbank transfer BEFORE submitting application forms, and intermediary bank charges are borne by the applicant.
ICA processing fee	S$100 per applicant	Applicants pay the S$100 non-refundable ICA processing fee per applicant when advised after the GIP application is received.

The GIP application fee does not include investment capital, professional fees, fund charges, banking costs, company incorporation costs, family office operating costs or taxes. The S$100 ICA processing fee applies per applicant for Form 4 / Entry Permit processing.

How long does the Singapore Global Investor Programme take?

GIP processing takes ~12 months from complete submission, while the AIP and Final Approval stages impose separate fulfilment deadlines.

The ~12 month estimate applies from complete submission. Missing documents, complex ownership structures, source-of-funds questions or delays in arranging the selected investment can affect the overall timeline.

ICA issues an Approval-in-Principle (AIP) valid 6 months after the EDB interview and assessment stage. The applicant must fulfil the investment conditions within 6 months of AIP. The applicant must then submit investment evidence to EDB before ICA issues Final Approval.

The applicant must formalise PR within 12 months of Final Approval. Option C applicants must also deploy >= S$50M in EDB-specified investments no later than 12 months from Final Approval date.

What is the GIP application process?

The GIP process moves from EDB submission and interview to AIP, investment fulfilment, Final Approval and PR formalisation.

1. Pay the GIP application fee. The GIP application fee is S$20,000 non-refundable, and applicants pay by telegraphic transfer or local interbank transfer BEFORE submitting application forms. Intermediary bank charges are borne by the applicant.
2. Submit the GIP E-application forms, Form 4 and family member details Excel to EDB.
3. Attend the EDB interview.
4. Receive ICA’s Approval-in-Principle (AIP), which is valid 6 months.
5. Fulfil the selected investment conditions within 6 months of AIP.
6. Submit investment evidence to EDB.
7. Pay the S$100 non-refundable ICA processing fee per applicant when advised after the GIP application is received.
8. Receive ICA’s Final Approval.
9. Formalise PR within 12 months of Final Approval.
10. Maintain the required investment, employment and residency conditions for REP renewal.

The applicant should prepare corporate records, ownership evidence, audited financial information, proof of net investible assets, source-of-funds evidence, business plans and family documents before submission. The exact evidence depends on the eligibility category and selected investment option.

Which family members can receive GIP Singapore PR?

A spouse and unmarried children under 21 are eligible for GIP PR, while parents and unmarried children over 21 are not eligible for GIP PR through the GIP.

Parents and unmarried children over 21 are NOT eligible for GIP PR but can apply for Long Term Visit Pass (LTVP). LTVP eligibility and issuance remain subject to the applicable ICA requirements.

Male children with PR are liable for National Service. Families should evaluate this obligation before including male children in a Singapore PR strategy.

What are the GIP renewal requirements for a five-year REP?

A five-year REP renewal requires the applicant to maintain the initial investment and satisfy the option-specific economic and residency conditions.

Investment option	Five-year REP renewal requirements
Option A	Maintain investment + company employs >=30 employees (>=half Singapore Citizens) with >=10 incremental employees + applicant/dependants resided in SG >half the time.
Option B	Maintain S$25M GIP-select fund investment + residency >half.
Option C	Employ >=5 incremental Family Office professionals (>=3 SC) + maintain S$50M in EDB-specified investments + residency >half.

Option A requires evidence of the maintained investment, total employees, Singapore Citizen employee proportion and incremental employees. Option B requires evidence that the S$25M GIP-select fund investment remains in place. Option C requires evidence of incremental Family Office professionals, Singapore Citizen staffing and maintained S$50M deployment.

What are the GIP renewal requirements for a three-year REP?

A three-year REP renewal requires fulfilment of the initial investment condition and either the applicable economic or employment criteria or residence in Singapore for more than half the time.

The three-year REP renewal condition is: fulfil initial investment condition AND (either economic/employment criteria above OR residency >half). The relevant economic or employment criteria are the criteria applicable to Option A, Option B or Option C.

Applicants should retain investment, employment, staffing and travel records throughout the REP period. Meeting the minimum investment alone does not establish every renewal condition for every option.

What should applicants prepare before applying for the GIP?

Applicants should align their eligibility evidence, investment structure, family documentation and Singapore business plan before submitting the GIP forms.

1. Confirm the applicable GIP eligibility category and Annex B industry requirement.
2. Select Option A, Option B or Option C based on the applicant’s investment capacity, business role and intended Singapore activities.
3. Document the source and ownership of the proposed investment funds.
4. Prepare corporate ownership, turnover, valuation, VC/PE backing or net investible asset evidence relevant to the eligibility category.
5. Prepare the 5-year business plan if applying under Option A.
6. Confirm the GIP-select fund if applying under Option B.
7. Design the Singapore SFO, AUM structure and qualifying investment plan if applying under Option C.
8. Prepare spouse and child records, including documents for unmarried children under 21.
9. Budget for the S$20,000 GIP application fee, the S$100 ICA processing fee per applicant and professional or implementation costs.
10. Plan for REP renewal from the beginning, including Singapore residency, employment and continuing investment evidence.

What are common GIP Singapore PR by investment mistakes?

Common GIP risks include selecting an unsuitable option, treating the investment minimum as the only requirement and missing post-approval deadlines.

Applicants can create delays by submitting incomplete forms, inconsistent ownership records or insufficient source-of-funds evidence. Complete submission is important because the ~12 month processing estimate runs from complete submission.

Option C applicants can create a compliance problem by treating the S$50M transfer as sufficient without completing EDB-specified deployment no later than 12 months from Final Approval date. The applicant must maintain S$50M deployed throughout REP validity.

Families can create planning problems by assuming that parents or unmarried children over 21 receive GIP PR automatically. Parents and unmarried children over 21 are NOT eligible for GIP PR but can apply for Long Term Visit Pass (LTVP).

Applicants can also overlook National Service exposure. Male children with PR are liable for National Service.

How can E&H Immigration help with a GIP application?

E&H Immigration can help applicants assess GIP eligibility, select an investment option, prepare supporting evidence and plan for PR formalisation and REP renewal.

A structured review should cover the applicant’s business history, ownership, turnover, valuation, net investible assets, source of funds, family profile and intended Singapore activities. The review should also test whether the proposed Option A, Option B or Option C structure can satisfy the initial and continuing requirements.

Speak with E&H Immigration about your Singapore Global Investor Programme strategy. Get a tailored assessment of your eligibility, investment route, family planning, application documents and REP renewal obligations before committing capital.

What are the frequently asked questions about the Singapore Global Investor Programme?

What is the Singapore Global Investor Programme? The Singapore Global Investor Programme is a Singapore PR by investment route administered by Contact Singapore, a division of the EDB.

How much is the GIP application fee? The GIP application fee is S$20,000 non-refundable, revised with effect from 05 May 2025.

What is the GIP application fee S$20,000 payment timing? Applicants must pay the GIP application fee by telegraphic transfer or local interbank transfer BEFORE submitting application forms, and intermediary bank charges are borne by the applicant.

What is the ICA fee for a GIP application? The S$100 non-refundable ICA processing fee per applicant is paid when advised after the GIP application is received.

How long does GIP processing take? Processing takes ~12 months from complete submission, although the overall timeline also includes AIP, investment fulfilment, Final Approval and PR formalisation deadlines.

What is the minimum investment for Option A? Option A requires an investment of >= S$10M in a new or existing Singapore business.

What is the minimum investment for Option B? Option B requires an investment of >= S$25M in a GIP-select fund.

What is the GIP family office S$200 million requirement? Option C requires a Singapore Single Family Office (SFO) with AUM >= S$200M, plus >= S$50M transferred to Singapore and deployed in EDB-specified investments no later than 12 months from Final Approval date.

Can parents receive GIP PR? Parents are NOT eligible for GIP PR but can apply for Long Term Visit Pass (LTVP).

Can adult children receive GIP PR? Unmarried children over 21 are NOT eligible for GIP PR but can apply for Long Term Visit Pass (LTVP).

Are male children with GIP PR liable for National Service? Male children with PR are liable for National Service.

What is the GIP renewal requirement for a five-year REP under Option A? Option A requires maintaining the investment, employing >=30 employees with >=half Singapore Citizens and >=10 incremental employees, and ensuring the applicant/dependants resided in SG >half the time.

What is the GIP renewal requirement for Option C? Option C requires employing >=5 incremental Family Office professionals with >=3 SC, maintaining S$50M in EDB-specified investments and maintaining residency >half.