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Singapore Global Investor Programme - Option A Business Investment

11 facts quoted from the official source

Qualifying global investor investing at least S$10 million in a new or existing Singapore business operation.

Investment required
SGD 10,000,000
the lowest published threshold
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
6
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

6 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Eligibility summaryOption A requires at least S$10 million, inclusive of existing paid-up capital, in a qualifying Singapore business.checked 2026-07-26
  • Existing Paid Up Capital May CountExisting paid-up capital may be included in the S$10 million total.checked 2026-07-26
  • Investment Sgd MinThe minimum Option A business investment is S$10 million.checked 2026-07-26
  • Qualifying Business Plan RequiredThe application requires the prescribed business and investment plan.
  • Singapore Business Investment RequiredThe capital must be invested in a new business entity or existing Singapore business operation.
  • Substantial Business Track Record RequiredApplicants need a substantial business track record and successful entrepreneurial background.
Also stated by the source
  • Official source basisOption A requires at least S$10 million, inclusive of existing paid-up capital, in a qualifying Singapore business.checked 2026-07-26
  • Permanent Residence OutcomeThe GIP accords Singapore permanent-resident status to approved investors.
  • Report summaryOption A requires at least S$10 million, inclusive of existing paid-up capital, in a qualifying Singapore business.checked 2026-07-26
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • Gip Application Fee SgdThe GIP application fee is S$20,000 from 5 May 2025.checked 2026-07-26
Processing time
1 proven from the official source.
  • Processing timeICA charges a non-refundable S$100 processing fee per PR applicant.
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Singapore?
The official source states: Qualifying global investor investing at least S$10 million in a new or existing Singapore business operation.
02How much money do I need?
The lowest published threshold is SGD 10,000,000 (investment), from the official record.

Every answer is quoted from the official edb.gov.sg page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 11 points against the official source; 11 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Validity is not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source edb.gov.sgLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Singapore government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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2 other investment routes to Singapore.

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