Singapore
Singapore
Investment from
SGD 10,000,000
Timeline
2–3 years to PR, then 2+ years to citizenship
Visa-free access
194 countries
Residency required
Substantial residency required to maintain PR and naturalise
Key Benefits
Investment Details
GIP Option A: SGD 10M direct investment in qualifying business. Option B: SGD 25M in GIP-approved funds. Option C: SGD 50M in Singapore family office (min AUM SGD 200M). Thresholds raised significantly in 2023.
Passport Mobility
Source: Henley Passport Index. Figures approximate and subject to change.
Path to Residency
Initial Investment
SGD 10,000,000 — GIP Option A: SGD 10M direct investment in qualifying business
Due Diligence & Processing
2–3 years to PR, then 2+ years to citizenship
Residency Granted
PR first (2–3 years), then citizenship eligible after 2+ years as PR. Citizenship is discretionary, not automatic.
Things to Know
Investment minimums raised significantly in 2023. No dual citizenship. Citizenship not guaranteed.
Programme Facts
- Programme type
- Residency → Citizenship
- Residency requirement
- Substantial residency required to maintain PR and naturalise
- Dual citizenship
- Not permitted
Singapore does not allow dual citizenship. Existing citizenships must be renounced upon naturalisation.
- Family inclusion
- Spouse, dependent children
- Tax benefits
- No capital gains tax; no inheritance tax; competitive corporate rates
- Official source
- Government website
- Data checked
- 2026-09-20
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