Global Investor Programme
(GIP)

Our Smooth & Stress-free Immigration Service

Global Investor Programme
(GIP)

Our Smooth & Stress-free Immigration Service

Partner with ISO to invest in Singapore and gain accelerated access to Singapore PR through the GIP.


Singapore welcomes seasoned business owners and investors to contribute to its growing economy. Through the Global Investor Programme (GIP), the government offers Singapore Permanent Residency to eligible individuals and their immediate families in recognition of their strategic investments.

Partner with ISO to invest in Singapore and gain accelerated access to Singapore PR through the GIP.

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Choice Industries of
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10Mn+

Minimum Investment for Successful Candidates

25+

Choice Industries of
Focus

10Mn+

Minimum Investment for Successful Candidates

Singapore: The Rising Epicenter for Family Offices in Asia

Administered by a dedicated division within the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), the Global Investor Programme (GIP) offers a specialised residency-by-investment route for eligible business owners and investors seeking Singapore Permanent Residency (PR).

Between 2020 and 2022, an average of 60 investors each year successfully attained PR status through the GIP—underscoring its exclusivity and strategic appeal.

The GIP is part of Singapore’s broader national initiative to drive economic expansion by:

  • Attracting high-potential investors and entrepreneurs from around the world.
  • Enabling knowledge and technology transfer into the local economy
  • Enhancing the talent pool within key growth sectors

Unlike traditional Singapore PR schemes such as the Professional, Technical Personnel and Skilled Workers Scheme (PTS) or Family Sponsorship, the GIP follows a distinct set of evaluation parameters, focusing on business experience, investment contributions, and economic impact.

Singapore Immigration Roadmap

1. Your Current Profile

Foreigner living in or outside of Singapore

2. Your Main Objective/Goal

Invest in Singapore via the Government’s Global Investor Programme & Get Singapore Permanent Residency

3. Your Future Possiblities

  • Singapore Citizenship + Social Integration
  • Business Incorporation + Work Pass (for employees)
  • Set Up Single Family Office + Apply Relevant Work Pass (for employees)

Global Investor Programme (GIP) Eligibility Criteria

Unlike traditional Singapore PR schemes such as the Professional, Technical Personnel and Skilled Workers Scheme (PTS) or Family Sponsorship, the GIP follows a distinct set of evaluation parameters, focusing on business experience, investment contributions, and economic impact.

There are FOUR investor profiles that may qualify for the GIP:

1. Established Business Owners

  • Minimum of 3 years of entrepreneurial experience
  • Own a company with an annual turnover of at least S$200 million

2. Next-Generation Business Owners

  • Immediate family must hold at least 30% ownership of a family business
  • Business must generate a minimum annual turnover of S$500 million

3. Founders of High-Growth Companies

  • Founder and significant shareholder of a rapidly scaling company or start-up
  • Company must be valued at S$500 million or more

4. Family Office Principals

  • At least 5 years of experience in entrepreneurship, investment, or management
  • Must possess net investable assets of at least S$200 million, excluding real estate holdings

Global Investor Programme (GIP): Investment Options

Qualified applicants under the Global Investor Programme (GIP) must commit to one of the following approved investment pathways:

  • Qualified applicants under the Global Investor Programme (GIP) must commit to one of the following approved investment pathways:
  • Option B: Allocate S$25 million into an approved GIP fund that focuses on investments in Singapore-based companies.
  • Option C: Establish a Singapore-based Single Family Office (SFO) with Assets Under Management (AUM) of at least S$200 million.

At ISO, our clients benefit from a strong and well-established relationship with Singapore’s Economic Development Board (EDB).

Before submitting formal applications, we facilitate an exclusive pre-qualification process in collaboration with EDB to increase the likelihood of a successful outcome.

Focus Sectors Under GIP

The GIP is designed to align with Singapore’s economic priorities and strategic growth industries. The EDB places strong emphasis on applicants whose business and investment interests fall within approved sectors, which reflect both current and mid-term national focus areas.

This ensures that GIP participants contribute meaningfully to Singapore’s continued economic progress while benefiting from a dynamic and business-friendly ecosystem.

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Alternative Energy/ Clean Technology
  • Automotive
  • Chemicals
  • Consumer Business
  • Electronics
  • Energy
  • Engineering Services
  • Healthcare
  • Infocomm Products & Services
  • Logistics & Supply Chain Management
  • Marine & Offshore Engineering
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Medical Technology
  • Nanotechnology
  • Natural Resources (e.g. metals, mining, agri-commodities)
  • Safety & Security
  • Space
  • Shipping
  • Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology
  • Precision Engineering
  • Professional Services e.g. consulting, design
  • Visual & Performing Arts Businesses
  • Sports Businesses
  • Family Office & Financial Services
How to Apply for the Global Investor Programme (GIP)

At ISO, we have streamlined the GIP application journey into carefully structured phases to ensure your application is strategically positioned and professionally managed at every step. This process is designed to meet the expectations of the relevant government authorities, especially the Economic Development Board (EDB).

Here’s an overview of the key steps:
  1. Initial Consultation & Profile Review
    • Assessment of your background, objectives, and eligibility.
  2. Pre-Assessment with EDB Guidance
    • Structured preparation for EDB’s initial review with strategic input.
  3. EDB Profile Presentation (If Shortlisted)
    • Presentation of the applicant’s business and investment profile to EDB.
  4. Information Gathering for Submission
    • Compilation of supporting documents and personal/business details.
  5. Full Document Preparation for GIP Submission
    • Finalisation of application documents and required disclosures.
  6. Submission of GIP Application
    • Formal application submission to the relevant authorities.
  7. In-Principle Approval Procedures
    • Completion of formalities upon receipt of in-principle approval.
  8. Fulfilment of Investment Commitment
    • Execution of the selected investment pathway (A, B or C).
  9. Final Approval & PR Grant Formalities
    • Final steps leading to official grant of Singapore Permanent Residency.

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