Plan beyond your first permission. Explore which services can support a longer-term path to settlement and citizenship, and understand the requirements at each stage.
DESTINATIONSingapore
REGIONAsia
SERVICES1 to explore
Passport imagery represents the destination. Residence and citizenship are separate legal outcomes.
FIND YOUR PATHWAY
Different ambitions. Considered pathways.
Explore the benefits, eligibility, requirements and long-term outcome of each route in Singapore.
01Residence
The Global Investor Programme offers permanent-residence consideration to qualifying investors with substantial business or investment records.
Residency to citizenship
01Global Investor Programme
02Singapore permanent residence
03Citizenshipeligible after 2 years as PR
Each stage has its own eligibility requirements.
Benefits
Singapore permanent residence for approved applicants and eligible immediate family, subject to ongoing re-entry-permit conditions.
Eligibility
Qualify as an established business owner, next-generation owner, fast-growth founder or family-office principal. Each category has demanding turnover, ownership, experience or wealth tests.
Requirements
Option A: at least S$10 million in a qualifying business, B: S$25 million in a GIP-select fund, C: a Singapore single family office with S$200 million assets under management and S$50 million deployed in specified investments. Submit audited business, ownership and wealth evidence and fulfil the selected option’s operating obligations.
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YOUR LONG-TERM PATHWAY
Residency to citizenship
01
Global Investor Programme
Satisfy the business-track-record, qualifying investment and approval conditions.
02
Singapore permanent residence
Secure PR through GIP and satisfy the continuing investment and re-entry-permit requirements.
03
Citizenship · eligible after 2 years as PR
An adult aged 21 or above may apply after at least two years as a permanent resident. ICA assesses the whole profile, including family ties, integration and economic contribution, approval is not automatic.
Consider Singapore’s rules on adult dual nationality and National Service obligations for male applicants and dependants.
Each stage requires its own qualifying conditions and decision. The years shown are eligibility periods, not approval times.
A clear path begins with a conversation. Our approach brings structure to a deeply personal decision.
1
Discover
Start with your ambitions.
We begin with your goals, the people who matter to you and the life you want to build.
2
Assess
Understand your options.
Explore the relevant routes, their requirements and the commitments involved.
3
Prepare
Bring the details together.
A considered application begins with clear guidance and carefully organised documentation.
4
Submit
Move forward with clarity.
Coordinate the application and understand the next steps in the official process.
5
Continue
Plan beyond the application.
Discuss arrival, renewals and the continuing support relevant to your chosen route.
A LITTLE MORE CLARITY
Questions, answered.
The application, qualifying conditions and outcome for Singapore.
Global Investor Programme
How can this route lead to permanent residence and citizenship?
Global Investor Programme: Satisfy the business-track-record, qualifying investment and approval conditions. Singapore permanent residence: Secure PR through GIP and satisfy the continuing investment and re-entry-permit requirements. Citizenship · eligible after 2 years as PR: An adult aged 21 or above may apply after at least two years as a permanent resident. ICA assesses the whole profile, including family ties, integration and economic contribution, approval is not automatic. Consider Singapore’s rules on adult dual nationality and National Service obligations for male applicants and dependants.
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How does this application work?
Submit the GIP application to EDB with business, ownership and wealth records. Attend the assessment interview if requested. Following approval in principle, implement the selected investment and provide the required proof, then complete the permanent-residence formalities and ongoing re-entry-permit obligations.
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Who is eligible for this route?
Qualify as an established business owner, next-generation owner, fast-growth founder or family-office principal. Each category has demanding turnover, ownership, experience or wealth tests.
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What documents and financial commitments are required?
Option A: at least S$10 million in a qualifying business, B: S$25 million in a GIP-select fund, C: a Singapore single family office with S$200 million assets under management and S$50 million deployed in specified investments. Submit audited business, ownership and wealth evidence and fulfil the selected option’s operating obligations.
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What status or rights does this route provide?
Singapore permanent residence for approved applicants and eligible immediate family, subject to ongoing re-entry-permit conditions.