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Singapore Global Investor Programme (GIP): Cost, Requirements & Processing Time (2026)
The short version
Singapore Global Investor Programme (GIP) has a minimum investment of €6,792,000 via the company shares / equity route and is currently open.
[Data] Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) · verified
Programme detail
Singapore Global Investor Programme (GIP) requires a minimum investment of €6,792,000 (company shares / equity route); the end-to-end processing time is not published, with a path to citizenship in 2 years.
Investment routes compared
| Route type | Amount (EUR) | Notes | Primary? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Company shares / equity | €6,792,000SGD 10,000,000 | SGD 10M in new or existing Singapore business; must create ≥30 jobs (50%+ Singapore Citizens, ≥10 new). | |
| Investment fund | €16,979,000SGD 25,000,000 | SGD 25M in a GIP-approved fund. | |
| Capital transfer | €33,958,000SGD 50,000,000 deployed (family office with ≥SGD 200M AUM) | Option C: a Singapore-based single family office with ≥SGD 200M AUM, of which ≥SGD 50M is transferred into Singapore and deployed in qualifying investments (EDB, checked 2026-09-06). |
At a glance
- €6,792,000 minimum qualifying investment
- not published expected end-to-end processing
- 2 years of residence citizenship timeline
- No Schengen access travel rights
- ~183 days/yr physical-presence requirement
- Authority processing metric
- End-to-end processing time not published on the authority page on 2026-10-01.
Physical presence: The stored physical-presence figure is not found on the authority page on 2026-10-01.
Official program source · Source: Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) · Last verified Oct 11, 2026 · Verify current rules with an authorized immigration adviser or the destination's consulate before applying.
Next review 2026-11-11.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum investment for the Singapore Global Investor Programme (GIP)?
The minimum qualifying investment is €6,792,000. ~€6.79M (SGD 10M) minimum business investment; €16.98M (SGD 25M) for fund; family-office route needs ≥SGD 200M AUM with ≥SGD 50M (~€33.96M) deployed in Singapore. Qualifying routes: Company shares / equity (€6,792,000); Investment fund (€16,979,000); Capital transfer (€33,958,000) Most applicants use the Company shares / equity route (€6,792,000).
How long does the Singapore Global Investor Programme (GIP) take to process?
Expected end-to-end processing is not published.
Can I get citizenship through the Singapore Global Investor Programme (GIP), and when?
Citizenship is available after 2 years of legal residence. Singapore citizenship available 2 years after PR, but discretionary. No language test, but good character and integration expected. Dual citizenship not permitted — must renounce prior nationality.
What is the physical-presence requirement for the Singapore Global Investor Programme (GIP)?
The stored physical-presence figure is not found on the authority page on 2026-10-01.
Are my spouse and children included in the Singapore Global Investor Programme (GIP)?
Spouse, minor children can be included.
Does the Singapore Global Investor Programme (GIP) grant Schengen access?
No. Singapore Global Investor Programme (GIP) does not by itself grant Schengen-area travel rights.
Is the Singapore Global Investor Programme (GIP) currently open to new applicants?
The programme is currently open.
Who regulates the Singapore Global Investor Programme (GIP)?
Singapore Global Investor Programme (GIP) is administered by Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB). The canonical source is https://www.edb.gov.sg/en/how-we-help/global-investor-programme. Facts last verified 2026-10-11; next review 2026-11-11.