OLD $2.5M REPLACED. Option A ($10M business), B ($25M EDB fund), C ($50M family office + $200M AUM). Company turnover $200M+ required. Application fee $20K. Processing 9-12 months. Ultra-selective. NO dual citizenship.
Singapore Global Investor Programme (GIP) underwent DRAMATIC requirement increases 2023-2026, making it one of world's MOST EXPENSIVE and SELECTIVE investor immigration programs.
OLD SYSTEM (Pre-2023) vs NEW SYSTEM (2026):
WHY MASSIVE INCREASES: Singapore determined old $2.5M threshold attracted TOO MANY applicants, many not contributing sufficiently to economy. New $10M-$50M thresholds + $200M turnover requirement ensure ONLY ultra-high-net-worth established global business owners qualify. Target: CEOs/founders of companies doing $200M+ annual revenue, family offices managing $200M+ AUM. This is now ELITE tier investor immigration - comparable to UAE Golden Visa top tiers, exceeding most EU/USA programs significantly.
Impact on applicants: Old GIP accessible to successful entrepreneurs with $2.5M liquid + $50M revenue companies. NEW GIP requires 4-20X higher investment + 4X higher company revenue. Vast majority of previously qualified applicants NO LONGER meet criteria. Program now targets Fortune 500-level executives, unicorn founders, ultra-wealthy family offices only.
Singapore Global Investor Programme (GIP) is now among world's MOST EXPENSIVE and SELECTIVE investor immigration programs after 2023-2026 reforms. Targets ONLY ultra-high-net-worth established global business owners. THREE OPTIONS (all massively increased from old $2.5M): OPTION A Business Investment ($10M SGD minimum into new/existing Singapore business - 4X increase from old $2.5M), OPTION B GIP-Select Fund ($25M SGD into EDB-approved shortlist funds - 10X increase from old $2.5M), OPTION C Family Office ($50M SGD deployed locally into designated investments + $200M total AUM - 20X deployment increase, NEW 2025/2026 must invest full $50M directly into Singapore-listed equities SGX to support local market liquidity). STRICT ELIGIBILITY: Company turnover $200M SGD+ annual (up from $50M old - 4X increase), can consolidate up to 3 businesses in approved industries (Fintech, Aerospace, MedTech, etc.) to reach $200M, must hold 30%+ ownership if privately held. TOUGHER 5-YEAR REP RENEWAL: Option A must hire 30 employees (15 Singapore citizens + 10 new hires), Option C must hire 5 family office professionals (3 Singapore citizens). APPLICATION FEE: $20,000 SGD non-refundable as of May 2025 (was FREE previously). Processing 9-12 months. Leads DIRECTLY to Singapore Permanent Residency (PR - 5-year Re-Entry Permit renewable). After 2+ years PR → citizenship eligible (strict criteria, must RENOUNCE original nationality - Singapore does NOT allow dual citizenship except rare exceptions). Singapore passport #1-2 most powerful globally (194+ visa-free). World's #1 business environment. Ultra-low taxes (corporate 17%, NO capital gains, NO estate duty, territorial system). Strategic Asia-Pacific hub. English official language. Exceptional quality of life. Population 5.9M, GDP $515B.
Three pathways - all MASSIVELY increased from old $2.5M
| Option | Path | OLD (Pre-2023) | NEW 2026 Minimum | Key Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Option A | Business Investment | $2.5M SGD | $10M SGD (~$7.4M USD) | Into new OR existing Singapore-based business. Hands-on role. Locked 5+ years. |
| Option B | GIP-Select Fund | $2.5M SGD | $25M SGD (~$18.5M USD) | Must be fund from EDB-approved shortlist. More passive. Locked 5+ years. |
| Option C | Family Office | $2.5M SGD AUM | $50M SGD local deployment + $200M total AUM (~$37M + $148M USD) | Deploy $50M into designated local investments (NEW 2025/2026: full $50M must be SGX-listed equities). Total AUM $200M. Hire 5 professionals (3 citizens) for REP renewal. |
NEW 2026 Requirement: $10M SGD minimum (~$7.4M USD) - INCREASED from old $2.5M
Who This Suits:
NEW 2026 Requirement: $25M SGD minimum (~$18.5M USD) - INCREASED from old $2.5M
Who This Suits:
NEW 2026 Requirement: $50M SGD local deployment (~$37M USD) + $200M total AUM (~$148M USD) - MASSIVELY INCREASED from old $2.5M AUM
Who This Suits:
Investment amount alone ($10M-$50M) is NOT sufficient - must meet STRICT BUSINESS TRACK RECORD REQUIREMENTS.
COMPANY TURNOVER REQUIREMENT (NEW 2026 - MASSIVELY INCREASED):
APPROVED INDUSTRIES (For Consolidation + Preference):
WHO WILL NOT QUALIFY (Even With $10M-$50M):
BOTTOM LINE: Think Fortune 500-level executives, unicorn founders ($1B+ valuation companies often have $200M+ revenue), established manufacturing/tech CEOs with $200M+ annual sales. NOT accessible to merely successful small-medium business owners anymore. Singapore deliberately increased bar to attract ONLY ultra-elite global business leaders.
CIVITAS works with approved Singapore GIP specialists to assess whether you meet the drastically increased 2023-2026 requirements. Option A ($10M business), B ($25M fund), C ($50M family office). Company turnover $200M+ required. Application fee $20K non-refundable. Ultra-selective - only most established global business owners qualify.