Short answer: GIP eligibility starts with who you are, not how much you can invest. The Economic Development Board (EDB) accepts four profiles: an established business owner whose company turns over S$200 million a year, a Next Generation Business Owner of a family business turning over S$500 million, the founder of a fast-growth company valued at S$500 million or more, and a family office principal with S$200 million in net investible assets. Only then do the investment options apply: S$10 million in a Singapore business (Option A), S$25 million in a GIP-select fund (Option B), or a single family office with S$200 million under management (Option C). This GIP eligibility calculator tests the profile first.
Figures checked 3 Oct 2026 against EDB's Global Investor Programme page, updated 2 October 2026, and the GIP factsheet it links to, updated 5 May 2025.
GIP Eligibility Calculator
Checks EDB's four Global Investor Programme profiles first, then the investment options each profile can use.
Key Takeaways
- Capital alone does not qualify you. EDB first tests the business: its size, its industry, your stake in it and how long you have run it.
- Established business owners need 3 years of track record and S$200 million in turnover last year and on average over 3 years. Next Generation Business Owners need S$500 million.
- Family office principals need 5 years of track record and S$200 million in net investible assets excluding real estate, and can use Option C only.
- The application fee is S$20,000, not refundable whatever the outcome, and processing takes about 12 months.
- GIP gives permanent residence with a 5-year Re-Entry Permit. Renewing it depends on jobs created, the investment kept in place and time spent living in Singapore.
The Four GIP Profiles
| Profile | Track record | Size test | Other conditions | Options |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Established business owner | 3 years or more | S$200m turnover last year and S$200m a year on average over 3 years | 30% shareholding if private, or among the largest shareholders if listed; company in a GIP industry | A, B or C |
| Next generation business owner | Not specified | S$500m turnover last year and on average over 3 years | Immediate family holds 30% or is the largest shareholder; you are in management; GIP industry | A, B or C |
| Founder of a fast-growth company | Not specified | Unlisted company valued at S$500m or more | Founder and one of the largest individual shareholders; backed by reputable VC or PE; GIP industry | A, B or C |
| Family office principal | 5 years or more | S$200m net investible assets, excluding real estate | Entrepreneurial, investment or management track record | C only |
Up to two companies can be combined to meet the turnover test. The GIP industry list in the factsheet has 25 entries, from aerospace engineering and clean technology through healthcare, infocomm, logistics and precision engineering to arts businesses, sports businesses and family office and financial services. A business outside the list, such as property development, will not qualify under the business owner profiles, however large.
A Worked Example
Mr Tan owns 45% of a private electronics manufacturer that turned over S$260 million last year and averaged S$215 million over the past three years. He has run it for 12 years. He meets the established business owner profile and can choose Option A, B or C. His cousin, who owns 60% of a property developer with S$400 million in turnover, does not qualify: real estate development is not on EDB's industry list.
Options A, B and C
| Option | Investment | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| A | At least S$10m in a new business or the expansion of an existing one in Singapore | 5-year business plan with jobs and spending projections; 30% or larger stake; part of management; paid-up capital already invested can count |
| B | S$25m in a GIP-select fund that invests in Singapore-based companies | Listed in EDB's factsheet updated 5 May 2025 |
| C | A Singapore single family office with at least S$200m in assets under management | At least S$50m moved into Singapore and deployed in EDB-specified investments within 12 months of final approval |
A Note on Option B
Several sites say Option B has been withdrawn. As of 3 Oct 2026, the factsheet linked from EDB's live GIP page still lists it, and we found no EDB announcement removing it. Confirm the current list of GIP-select funds with EDB before planning around it.
Costs, Timeline and Family
| Item | Figure |
|---|---|
| EDB application fee | S$20,000, not refundable |
| ICA processing fee | S$100 per applicant |
| Processing | About 12 months |
| Approval-in-principle | Valid 6 months; make the investment within that time |
| Formalise PR | Within 12 months of final approval |
| First Re-Entry Permit | 5 years |
A spouse and unmarried children under 21 can be included as dependants for PR. Parents and unmarried children aged 21 and above can apply for a Long-Term Visit Pass tied to the investor's Re-Entry Permit. For how PR works after approval, see our guide to what to do after PR approval.
Re-Entry Permit Renewal
PR through GIP is kept through the Re-Entry Permit. Without a valid permit, you lose PR when you leave Singapore. The renewal window opens 3 months before expiry. For a 5-year renewal, the investment must be in place and the option's jobs condition met, and you or all your dependants must have lived in Singapore for more than half the time:
- Option A: the company employs at least 30 people, at least half of them Singapore citizens and at least 10 of them new hires.
- Option B: the S$25m stays invested in the GIP-select fund.
- Option C: the family office employs at least 5 new family office professionals, 3 of them citizens, and keeps S$50m deployed.
- A 3-year renewal needs the investment plus either the jobs or fund condition or the residency condition.
What Is Changing
EDB updated its GIP page on 2 October 2026; the factsheet behind it dates from 5 May 2025, when the turnover and asset thresholds above were already in place. No new changes to the profiles or options have been announced as of 3 Oct 2026. EDB revises GIP by announcement, so check the factsheet date before you file.
If You Do Not Qualify Yet
Most founders and business owners fall below these thresholds. The usual routes are an Employment Pass for a Singapore company you incorporate, or the EntrePass; our guide to company incorporation for foreigners covers the first step, and business relocation to PR explains how that path can lead to permanent residence later. For the full programme, read our GIP guide for entrepreneurs.
Frequently Asked Questions About GIP Eligibility
What is the minimum investment for the GIP?
S$10 million under Option A, in a new or expanding Singapore business. Option B is S$25 million in a GIP-select fund, and Option C is a single family office with at least S$200 million under management, S$50 million of it deployed in Singapore.
Who is eligible for the Global Investor Programme?
Established business owners with S$200 million in turnover, Next Generation Business Owners of family businesses with S$500 million, founders of fast-growth companies valued at S$500 million or more, and family office principals with S$200 million in net investible assets. Each profile adds conditions such as years of track record, a listed industry and a minimum stake.
Has GIP Option B been removed?
Not according to EDB's current factsheet. The factsheet updated 5 May 2025 and linked from EDB's live GIP page still lists Option B at S$25 million in a GIP-select fund. Check with EDB for the current fund list.
How long does a GIP application take?
About 12 months. After approval-in-principle you have 6 months to make the investment, and you must formalise PR within 12 months of final approval.
How much does it cost to apply?
S$20,000 to EDB, which is not refunded if the application fails, plus S$100 per applicant to ICA.
Can my family get PR through the GIP?
Your spouse and unmarried children under 21 can be included. Parents and children aged 21 and above can get a Long-Term Visit Pass tied to your Re-Entry Permit.
What do I need to keep GIP PR?
A valid Re-Entry Permit. Renewing it for 5 years needs the investment kept in place, the option's job or fund condition met, and you or your dependants living in Singapore more than half the time.
Does my industry matter?
Yes, for business owner and founder profiles. The company must be in one of the 25 industries in EDB's GIP factsheet.
Official Sources and References
- Global Investor Programme (EDB)
- GIP factsheet, updated 5 May 2025 (EDB PDF)
- Becoming a Permanent Resident (ICA)
- Re-Entry Permit (ICA)
Explore Catalyst Immigration’s other services:
- Global Investor Programme Service
- GIP Guide for Entrepreneurs
- Family Office and Singapore PR
- Business Relocation to PR
- Re-Entry Permit Renewal
Talk to Catalyst Immigration
GIP applications are long, document-heavy and decided on the business story as much as the numbers. Catalyst Immigration works with investors and family offices on the profile, the business plan and the Re-Entry Permit years that follow. EDB and ICA make the decisions; we help you put a complete case in front of them.