Singapore

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.

Residence program

Global Investor Programme from S$10 million.

Citizenship program

No citizenship by investment. Naturalisation 2 to 6 years after PR.

Investment name

Global investor programme (GIP)

Minimum investment

S$ 10 million

Qualifying investments

•  Invest S$ 10 million in a new or existing Singapore business, with job creation conditions
• Invest S$ 25 million in a GIP-approved fund, or use the single family office route

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

3 months

Visa type

Re-entry permit with PR status

Permanent residency

Immediate Permanent Residency

Citizenship

2-6 years after receiving PR status

Dual nationality

Not allowed

Last reviewed November 2026. Programme rules change often, so confirm details with us before investing.