Singapore: Global Investor Programme (GIP) (Investment Visa)
Major investors and their family can move to Singapore permanently.
Benefits
- Permanent Residence (meet criteria to renew)
- Bring family
- Dynamic business environment
- Green city
- Sunny weather
- High standard of living
Introduction
Singapore is one of Asia’s top business hubs and may offer the region’s best standard of living, thanks to its stable, multicultural society, well-developed infrastructure, innovative development, commitment to environmental protection, and year-round sunshine. Singapore is also home to one of the world’s best street food scenes and 40+ Michelin-starred restaurants.
Internet Speed
Fixed broadband: 252.68 Mbps download/230.06 Mbps upload
Mobile: 86.96 Mbps download/19.96 Mbps upload
Cost of living
No. 11 globally
Requirements
Applicant must have a "substantial business track record and successful entrepreneurial background."
Must meet stringent requirements for background and net worth.
$1.85+ million invested.
Established Business Owners:
- Must have 3+ years of business and entrepreneurial experience
- Must be running a business with an annual turnover of $148+ million in past year and on average for the past 3 years prior to application
- Must have 30%+ of company shares (if privately owned)
- Company must be in qualified industry
Next Generation Business Owners:
- Immediate family should have 30%+ of shares or be majority shareholders in company
- Must be running a business with an annual turnover of $372+ million in past year and on average for the past 3 years prior to application
- Must be in management team
- Company must be in qualified industry
Founders of Fast Growth Companies:
- Must be founder and a major stakeholder in company with a valuation of $372+ million
- Must be receiving capital from reputable VC or private equity firms
- Company must be in qualified industry
Family Office Principals:
- Must have 5+ years of investment management experience
- Must have net investible assets of $148+ million
Established Business Owners, Next Generation Business Owners, and Founders of Fast Growth Companies can invest $1.85+ million in a new company, a business expansion, a GIP fund that invests in Singapore, or a family office with $149+ million under management.
Family Office Principals can invest $1.85+ million in a family office with $149+ million under management.
The following industries qualify: Aerospace Engineering, Alternative Energy/Clean Technology, Automotive, Chemicals, Consumer Business (e.g. flavors and fragrances, food ingredients, nutrition, home and personal care), Electronics, Energy, Engineering Services, Healthcare, Infocomm Products & Services, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Marine & Offshore Engineering, Media & Entertainment, Medical Technology, Nanotechnology, Natural Resources (e.g. metals, mining, agri-commodities), Safety & Security, Space, Shipping, Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology, Precision Engineering, Professional Services (e.g. consulting, design), Arts Businesses, Visual arts businesses (e.g. auction houses, art logistics/storage), Performing arts businesses, Sports Businesses, Family Office & Financial Services
Fees
- Application fees: $7,400+
Application Process
First, submit your application forms. Then, you will complete an interview.
If your application is approved, you’ll be granted Approval-in-Principle (AIP) status, which is valid for 6 months.
Make the investment within those 6 months.
Submit proof of the investment to receive final approval.
Finalize your residence in Singapore within 12 months.
Documents Required
- Passport
- Completed GIP application forms
- Statutory declaration form
- Application for an Entry Permit to Singapore, for each applicant
- Write up of family members and their backgrounds
- Passport photos
- Proof of family relationships, such as marriage and birth certificates
- Detailed CV
Depending on investment path, supporting documents may include:
- Past 3 years of audited business financial reports
- Notarized reports of share ownership and information on business share structure
- Notarized business registration certificate or license
- Copy of ACRA (Accounting & Corporate Regulatory Authority) registration for investments in Singapore
- Detailed business plan
- Business organization chart(s)
- Notarized business valuation
- Notarized list of major investors
- Proof of net investable assets
Other documents may be requested.
Documents may be required in original and hardcopy.
Fact sheet with detailed list of documents
Learn More
- Detailed fact sheet including details on eligibility, documents, fees, application, and more
