What is the Global Investor Programme?
The Global Investor Programme (GIP) accords Singapore Permanent Resident status (PR) to eligible global investors who intend to drive their businesses and investment growth from Singapore. You will need to have a substantial business track record and successful entrepreneurial background to qualify.
Who is eligible for the GIP?
The following profiles may be eligible for the GIP:
Established business owners
Next-generation business owners
Founders of fast growth companies
Family office principals
Each profile has its respective, detailed qualifying criteria.
Download the GIP factsheet to find out more about the detailed assessment criteria.
How do I apply for the GIP?
Investors who are interested in starting up a business or investing in Singapore may apply for the Singapore Permanent Residence status (PR) through the Global Investor Programme (GIP) by submitting all the required application forms and supporting documents.
To start the application process, please download all the following documents.
GIP E-Application Forms
The form will take approximately 30 minutes to complete. Please view this form using Adobe Acrobat Reader only, as browsers do not support viewing of XFA-based PDF forms.
Form 4 - Application for an Entry Permit to enter Singapore
All applicants who apply for PR will be required to pay a S$100 non-refundable processing fee (per applicant) directly to the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority. Applicants will be advised when to make the payment after the GIP application has been received.
Details of Family Members' backgrounds
All applicants are required to complete and submit this Excel sheet together with Form 4. The form will take approximately 15 minutes to complete.
Please provide details relating to the main applicant, his/her family members (i.e. spouse, children, parents and siblings) as well as his/her spouse’s family members (i.e. parents and siblings), where applicable.
[NB: On the employment details, to list down the employment details of each family member up till before retirement.]
A step-by-step guide to processing GIP applications
Applicant submits completed GIP Application Forms (both online and hardcopy) to EDB.
Applicant is invited for an interview with EDB
If Applicant meets the assessment criteria, the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) will issue an Approval-in-Principle (AIP) status to the Applicant which is valid for 6 months
Applicant fulfills the investment condition under the selected investment option, within 6 months from the date of the AIP letter
Upon making the investment, Applicant provides evidence of the investments made and submits the Investment Undertaking on the Terms and Conditions of the investment made
Examples of evidence include certified true copy of share certificates, bank statements and other legal documents.
Once investment documents are verified by EDB, ICA will issue the Final Approval letter
Option C applicants must demonstrate that minimally $50 million has been deployed into the stipulated investment categories no later than 12 months from the date of the Final Approval letter.