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Global Investor Programme

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The Global Investor Programme (GIP) accords Singapore Permanent Resident status (PR) to eligible global investors who intend to drive their businesses and investment growth from Singapore. You will need to have a substantial business track record and successful entrepreneurial background to qualify.

About the Global Investor Programme

The GIP is administered by Contact Singapore, a division of the EDB that advises entrepreneurs and business owners who are interested in relocating to and investing in Singapore.

Infographic explaining Singapore's Global Investor Programme (GIP), covering eligibility criteria, investment options, and the application process for obtaining Singapore Permanent Residency.

Applying for the Global Investor Programme

Investors who are interested in starting up a business or investing in Singapore may apply for the Singapore Permanent Residence status (PR) through the Global Investor Programme (GIP) by submitting all the required application forms and supporting documents.



To start the application process, please refer to the Global Investor Programme (GIP) Factsheet and download the following documents:

Global Investor Programme (GIP) Factsheet

GIP Factsheet.pdf (483.2 KB)

GIP e-application forms


All applicants are required to complete the e-application forms. The forms will take approximately 30 minutes to complete. 

Please use Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the forms, as web browsers do not support XFA-based PDF forms.

 

Form 4 - Application for an Entry Permit to enter Singapore


All applicants who apply for PR will be required to pay a S$100 non-refundable processing fee (per applicant) directly to the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA). Applicants will be advised when to make the payment after the GIP application has been received.

 

Details of family members' backgrounds


All applicants are required to complete and submit this Excel sheet together with Form 4. The form will take approximately 15 minutes to complete.

Please provide details relating to the main applicant, his/her family members (i.e. spouse, children, parents and siblings) as well as his/her spouse’s family members (i.e. parents and siblings), where applicable.

[NB: On the employment details, to list down the employment details of each family member up till before retirement.]

GIP documents.zip (5.7 MB)

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