Singapore is a strong emerging asian trade market and the country tops the most expensive cities in the world to live. Singapore is a major global financial hub for major investments and wealth management. Singapore has taken measures to promote innovation, encourage entrepreneurship, re-train her workforce, and even attract foreign talents. Singapore is the pricing centre and leading oil trading hub in Asia. Singapore has free trade access to the entirety of the ASEAN network, with import duty reduced when dealing with Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam.
Investment name
Global investor programme (GIP)
Minimum investment
S$ 2.5million
Qualifying investments
- Invest S$ 2.5million in a new business entity or to expand an existing business operation
- Invest atleast S$ 2.5 million in a GIP fund invested in Singapore based companies
Under the GIP programme you may invest in the following business areas:
(a) Aerospace Engineering
(b) Alternative Energy
(c) Automotive
(d) Chemicals
(e) Consumer Business
(f) Education
(g) Electronics
(h) Energy
(i) Environment & Water Technology
(j) Engineering Services
(k) Healthcare
(l) Infocomm Products & Services
(m) Logistics & Supply Chain Management
(n) Marine & Offshore Engineering
(o) Media & Entertainment
(p) Medical Technology
(q) Nanotechnology
(r) Natural Resources
(s) Safety & Security
(t) Space
(u) Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology
(v) Precision Engineering
(w) Professional Services
(x) Lifestyle Products & Services
– Visual Arts, e.g. art galleries, museums, auction houses, art logistics, art
storage facilities
– Performing Arts, e.g. arts theaters, production houses
-Sports, e.g. sports academies, headquarters of sports companies
(y) Family Office
Processing time
1 month
Visa type
Re-entry permit with PR status
Permanent residency
Immediate
Citizenship
2-6 years after receiving PR status
Dual nationality
Restricted