The Global Investor Programme (GIP) is Singapore’s route for high-net-worth investors and entrepreneurs to apply for permanent residency (PR) directly through investment. Per EDB (May 2025 update), it starts from S$10M with three options. For UHNW families, it’s a “capital + status” solution in one step.
💡 Lucy’s tip: GIP is an investment route, not a work route — ideal for families with large capital who want PR quickly. Many pair it with a family office and property.
Three options (per EDB, May 2025)
| Option | Amount | Into |
|---|---|---|
| A | ≥ S$10M | New/expanding Singapore business (must create local jobs) |
| B | S$25M | GIP-select fund |
| C | ≥ S$50M | Single family office managing ≥ S$200M AUM (into permitted local assets) |
- Application fee: S$20,000 (from 5 May 2025).
- Administered by: EDB / Contact Singapore.
Linked to property
After GIP grants PR, your buying status changes from foreigner to PR — per IRAS, a PR pays 5% ABSD on the first home vs 60% for foreigners. Status planning materially changes property tax. See the ABSD guide.
Summary
- What it is: investment migration, direct PR.
- Threshold: S$10M / S$25M / S$50M options.
- Bonus: much lower property tax once PR.
- Contact Lucy to coordinate GIP, family office and top-tier property.
⚠️ GIP rules as per EDB’s latest announcements; applications must go through licensed professionals.