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Singapore’s Global Investor Programme (GIP) is a pathway for qualifying investors, business owners, founders, and family office principals to apply for Singapore Permanent Residency (PR) through an approved investment route. On this page, we break down GIP Options A/B/C, the investment amounts, the practical eligibility and documentation expectations, and a step-by-step process with realistic timeline ranges—so you can decide whether GIP fits your profile before you begin.
If you’re unsure whether GIP is the best route, FTB Mobility can also compare it against alternative residency programs across Asia and globally.
The GIP is an investor-focused programme administered by Singapore’s relevant authorities (commonly associated with the Economic Development Board (EDB)) that enables eligible applicants to seek Singapore PR by making a qualifying investment under one of the programme options.
Important: GIP is not “instant PR” and it is not a guaranteed approval process. Applicants are assessed on overall profile strength, business track record, investment plan, and supporting evidence.GIP is designed for applicants with a strong business or investment track record. While final criteria must be checked against the latest official guidance, applicants should be prepared to evidence the following:
- Demonstrable leadership and decision-making role (owner, founder, key executive, or family office principal)</br> - A credible history of business performance and/or investment activity supported by documentation
- Audited financial statements (commonly for multiple recent years)</br> - Clear corporate structure, shareholding and beneficial ownership proof</br> - Traceable source of wealth and source of funds evidence
- Option A: business plan and expansion logic</br> - Option B: fund route readiness (KYC/AML and onboarding)</br> - Option C: SFO readiness (AUM evidence, governance, deployment plan)
- Identity, criminal record (where requested), and compliance screening</br> - Full disclosure and consistency across documents is critical (gaps cause delays)
FTB Mobility note: Eligibility can be strong even when a client is unsure which option applies—our role is to map your profile to the most realistic pathway and prepare evidence in the format decision-makers expect.
Below is a practical end-to-end view of the process. Exact steps can vary by applicant profile and the option selected.
Commonly published thresholds are S$10 million (Option A), S$25 million (Option B), or the family office route (Option C) requiring S$200 million AUM and S$50 million deployed into qualifying categories. Always confirm the latest criteria before you apply.
Option A is an operating business investment route, Option B is a GIP-approved fund route, and Option C is designed for Single Family Office principals meeting the AUM threshold with a required investment deployment.
GIP is a pathway to Permanent Residency (PR) for qualifying applicants. Citizenship is a separate matter with its own requirements and is not automatic.
Programmes often allow eligible immediate family members to be included or to apply under related provisions, subject to the current rules and eligibility definitions. We confirm the correct pathway based on your family structure and the latest official guidance.
A practical end-to-end planning range is often 6–12+ months, depending on document readiness, authority review cycles, and investment onboarding timelines. Complex corporate structures and incomplete documentation commonly extend timelines.
Expect identity documents, corporate registration and ownership proof, audited financial statements, and strong source of wealth/source of funds evidence. Option-specific materials (business plan, fund onboarding, or SFO proof/AUM evidence) are also required.
An SFO is a private entity set up to manage the assets of a single family. Under GIP Option C, it typically involves meeting a minimum AUM threshold and completing a required investment deployment into qualifying categories.
Residency expectations and renewal-related considerations can apply to PR status. The practical answer depends on your personal situation and the current rules; we discuss these constraints early so you can plan travel and base decisions accordingly.
Delays often come from incomplete audited financials, unclear ownership structures, gaps in source-of-funds documentation, and slow onboarding with banks/funds (Options B/C). A well-structured evidence pack reduces follow-up cycles.
Applicants usually need to complete the qualifying investment within the required window and submit proof to proceed to finalization. The exact steps depend on the option and current programme procedures.
Depending on your goals (Asia base, family relocation, global mobility), alternatives may include other residency-by-investment routes in the region or globally. FTB Mobility can compare options objectively because we advise across multiple jurisdictions, not one programme.
Beyond the qualifying investment itself, most applicants should budget for:
FTB Mobility provides a clear fee scope after the initial assessment once the option and complexity are known.
To start, we recommend a short eligibility call. To make it efficient, prepare:
Request a confidential Singapore GIP eligibility assessment with FTB Mobility to confirm fit, identify risks early, and map the fastest realistic path to a submission-ready file.
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