Singapore · Investor / Golden Visa

Global Investor Programme

By António Mira, Founder · Member, Arab-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CCIAP) & Portuguese-Saudi Business Council (PSBC)
✓ Verified against the official government source · Last verified 2026-06-09 · Our methodology
6/10 diff
Challenging

Requirements verified against the official government source.

Min income
Processing
Path to PR
Yes
Job offer
Not required

At a Glance

Visa Duration
Processing Time
Min Income
Path to PR
Yes
Difficulty
6/10 — Challenging

Eligibility Requirements

RequirementDetails
Job Offer RequiredNo
Sponsorship RequiredNo
Health Insurance RequiredNo

Family & Rights

RightDetails
Path to Permanent ResidencyYes

Related Pathways

Cost of Living

Singapore
Single (monthly)€3,426
Family (monthly)€6,200
Rent 1BR (center)€2,438
Groceries€856
Transport pass€206
Singapore (Central - CBD/Orchard/Tiong Bahru)
Single (monthly)€2,912
Family (monthly)€5,270
Rent 1BR (center)€1,107
Groceries€728
Transport pass€175
Singapore (Suburban - Jurong/Tampines/Woodlands)
Single (monthly)€2,912
Family (monthly)€5,270
Rent 1BR (center)€1,107
Groceries€728
Transport pass€175
Singapore (Sentosa/Expat Enclaves)
Single (monthly)€2,912
Family (monthly)€5,270
Rent 1BR (center)€1,107
Groceries€728
Transport pass€175

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Global Investor Programme?

The Global Investor Programme is an immigration pathway offered by Singapore. It falls under the Investor / Golden Visa category.

Can the Global Investor Programme lead to permanent residency?

Yes — this pathway can lead to permanent residence, subject to meeting the residence and other conditions. We do not publish a qualifying timeline for this route because we have no official source stating one; check with the relevant authority for the current residence requirement.

Are there alternative pathways to Singapore?

Yes. Singapore offers 13 other immigration pathways. Compare all options on our Singapore country page.

What is the cost of living in Singapore?

Monthly costs for a single person in city center: Singapore: €3,426/mo; Singapore (Central - CBD/Orchard/Tiong Bahru): €2,912/mo; Singapore (Suburban - Jurong/Tampines/Woodlands): €2,912/mo. These include rent, groceries, transport, and utilities.

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Data last verified: 2026-06-09 · See our methodology

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