Last Updated: January 29, 2026
Global Residency and Citizenship by Investment Report: Singapore
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Introduction
Rankings Snapshot
Index | Ranking | Score |
|---|---|---|
Overall Ranking
| 17th | 84.15 |
Procedure
| 23rd | 75.01 |
Mobility
| 8th | 82.26 |
Tax Optimization
| 2nd | 91.67 |
Quality of Life
| 4th | 90.80 |
Investment
| 2nd | 79.96 |
Country Information at a Glance
Category | Details |
|---|---|
Legal Provision
| |
Region
| Asia |
Minimum Investment Threshold
| SGD 10 million (approx. USD $ 7.4 million) |
Year of Inception
| 2004 |
Visa-free Countries
| 180 |
Investment Options
| Investment of SGD 10 million (approx. USD $7.4 million) in a new or existing business in Singapore, or a GIP-approved fund that invests in Singapore-based companies. Alternatively, invest SGD 25 million (approx. USD $18.5 million) in a Family Office with at least SGD 200 million (approx. USD $148 million) in assets under management, of which a minimum of SGD 50 million (approx. USD $37 million) must be deployed in Singapore. |
Physical Presence Requirements
| No mandatory residency requirements |
Family Member Inclusion
| The main applicant can include spouse and dependent children under 21 years of age |
Dual Citizenship Allowed
| No Path to citizenship Eligibility to apply for citizenship apply for citizenship after two years of continuous residence |
Average Processing Time
| 6-12 months |
Conclusion
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Footnotes
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