Quick answer
The Singapore Verblijf via investering requires a minimum investment of S$10,000,000. Government processing typically takes About 12 months. A spouse and dependants can usually be included in one application. Residency requirement: Yes.
At a glance
- Minimum investment
- S$10,000,000
- Wettelijk minimum, vóór officiële kosten.
- Processing time
- About 12 months
- Gebruikelijke doorlooptijd na indiening van een volledig dossier.
- Visa-free destinations
- 195
- Bestemmingen zonder vooraf visum. Toegang kan veranderen.
- Family inclusion
- Yes
- Controleer vooraf welke gezinsleden in aanmerking komen.
- Residency requirement
- Yes
- Minimale verblijfsduur om uw status te behouden.
Official sources: Global Investor Programme (accessed 1 oktober 2026); GIP factsheet (updated 5 May 2025) (accessed 1 oktober 2026)
Last reviewed 1 oktober 2026 by Citizen Sure editorial team
Figures are pending review by a qualified adviser. Always confirm current rules with the official source before investing.
Service fees are not shown here: your adviser prepares a written quote for your family and route. Government and due diligence fees are paid to the authority.
The Singapore Global Investor Programme route grants a residence permit to investors who make a qualifying investment and meet the eligibility and background-check requirements. It is designed for families who want a lawful base in Singapore while keeping their existing nationality. Key facts at a glance: minimum investment from SGD 2,500,000; typical processing time 6–9 months; stay requirement: physical residence required; travel document access to 195 destinations without a visa in advance. Spouses and children can usually be included, subject to the programme's dependant rules. Every application is reviewed against source-of-funds and source-of-wealth evidence, police records and international screening databases. Preparing clean, certified and translated documents up front is the single biggest factor in avoiding delays. Programme rules, investment thresholds and government fees change frequently. This page is general information, not legal or tax advice — confirm the current requirements with a qualified adviser before you commit funds.
Is this programme right for you?
The Singapore Verblijf via investering tends to suit applicants when most of these apply.
- You can commit at least S$10,000,000 to a qualifying investment
- You can plan around a processing time of About 12 months
- You want your spouse and children in the same application
- You can meet the residency requirement: Yes
Investment options
Official minimums for each qualifying route. Government and third-party costs are listed as estimates and change with family size.
Who is eligible
- Main applicant aged 18 or over
- Clean criminal record and successful due diligence checks
- Lawful, documented source of funds
Profiles: established business owners (3 years track record, company turnover of S$200 million), next generation business owners (S$500 million turnover), founders of fast growth companies (valued at S$500 million or more) and family office principals (S$200 million net investible assets). Re-entry permit renewal after 5 years requires the investment, an economic condition and more than half the time spent in Singapore.
What the authority asks for
- Notarised copies of every passport held by each person in the application
- Notarised birth certificates showing both parents' names
- Notarised marriage, divorce, custody or adoption papers, where applicable
- Family background template covering parents, siblings, spouse and children
- Form 4 entry permit application with a passport photo for the main applicant and spouse
- Audited financial reports for the last 3 years from an accredited audit firm, or annual reports for a listed company
- Signed GIP undertaking and statutory declaration, witnessed under local rules
- Official English translations notarised within the year before submission
Family members
- Spouse or partner
- Children under 18
- Adult children in full-time study
Spouse and unmarried children under 21 can be included. Parents and older unmarried children can apply for a long term visit pass. Male dependants are liable for National Service.
Timeline
Typical steps from first call to approval.
Eligibility assessment
We review your goals, family profile and source of wealth, and confirm which investment options fit.
Documents and due diligence
We prepare certified, translated documents and pre-screen the file against the government's checks.
Investment and submission
You complete the qualifying investment through regulated channels and the application is filed.
Approval and issuance
After approval, permits or passports are issued and we plan renewals and next steps with you.
EDB states about 12 months for a complete application, subject to due diligence. Application fee of S$20,000 to EDB, non refundable, plus an ICA processing fee of S$100 per applicant.
Documents checklist
The core documents most applicants prepare. Your adviser gives you the complete list for your nationality and family.
- Valid passport for every applicant
- Birth and marriage certificates
- Police clearance from countries of residence
- Proof of address
- Source of funds and source of wealth evidence
- Bank reference letters
- Medical certificate and health insurance where required
- Certified translations and apostilles
Benefits
Lawful residence
A residence permit in Singapore for you and your family.
Light presence rules
Stay requirement: physical residence required.
Family inclusion
Spouses and children can usually be included in one application.
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Visa-free and visa-on-arrival destinations
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Some tax regimes may apply depending on your residence.
General information only, pending review by a tax adviser. Your tax position depends on where you are resident, not only on your new status.
Verlenging en weg naar staatsburgerschap
Het verblijf wordt verlengd zolang u aan de voorwaarden voldoet. Een weg naar permanent verblijf of staatsburgerschap hangt af van nationaal recht en uw tijd in het land.
Controleer de actuele verlengingsvoorwaarden bij de officiële bron voordat u zich vastlegt.
Pros and cons
Strengths
- Permanent residence for the investor, spouse and unmarried children under 21
- Investment routes where you keep the capital
Things to weigh
- Thresholds start at S$10 million, with business track-record criteria
- Renewal requires living in Singapore more than half the time
- Processing takes about 12 months
Risico's en due diligence
Houd rekening met deze punten voordat u geld overmaakt.
- De hoofdaanvrager en volwassen gezinsleden ondergaan antecedenten- en herkomstcontroles van middelen.
- Aanvragen kunnen worden afgewezen en sommige investeringsroutes zijn niet terugbetaalbaar.
- Drempels, regels en visumvrije toegang kunnen snel veranderen.
- Werk alleen met erkende agenten en controleer eigendoms- of fondstitels onafhankelijk.
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How it compares
| Programme | Minimum investment | Processing time | Visa-free destinations | Residency requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore Verblijf via investering | S$10,000,000 | About 12 months | 195 | Yes |
| Vanuatu Staatsburgerschap via investering | $130,000 | 30–60 days | 75 | No minimum stay |
| Greece Golden visa | €400,000+ | 3–6 months | 186 | No minimum stay |
| Malta Staatsburgerschap via investering | Closed (2025) | 12–14 months | 186 | 12 months |
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum investment for the Singapore Verblijf via investering?
The official minimum is S$10,000,000. Government, due diligence and third-party costs are extra and depend on family size.
How long does the Singapore Verblijf via investering take?
Government processing typically takes About 12 months once a complete application is filed. Preparing documents usually adds a few weeks.
Can I include my family?
Yes. A spouse and dependent children can usually be included; some programmes also accept dependent parents.
Do I need to live there?
Yes: Yes.
Do I get my investment back?
It depends on the route. Contributions are not refundable. With property, bond, deposit or fund routes you keep the asset and can usually sell or redeem it after the holding period.
Hoeveel bestemmingen kunnen houders van Singapore Verblijf via investering zonder visum bezoeken?
195 bestemmingen volgens actuele gepubliceerde gegevens. Toegang kan veranderen, controleer dit voor vertrek.
Word ik door Singapore Verblijf via investering fiscaal inwoner?
De status alleen maakt u geen fiscaal inwoner. Dat hangt af van waar u woont en van de regels van elk land, dus vraag onafhankelijk belastingadvies.
Kan Singapore Verblijf via investering leiden tot staatsburgerschap?
Het verblijf wordt verlengd zolang u aan de voorwaarden voldoet. Een weg naar permanent verblijf of staatsburgerschap hangt af van nationaal recht en uw tijd in het land. Controleer de actuele verlengingsvoorwaarden bij de officiële bron voordat u zich vastlegt.
Welke controles horen bij een aanvraag voor Singapore Verblijf via investering?
De hoofdaanvrager en volwassen gezinsleden ondergaan antecedenten- en herkomstcontroles van middelen. Aanvragen kunnen worden afgewezen en sommige investeringsroutes zijn niet terugbetaalbaar.
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