Singapore

UHNWI ($50M+ net worth) wanting Asia-Pacific hub + world's strongest passport. Wealth management center. Genuine business interest in Singapore/APAC essential.

Mobility score

10/10

workbook layer

Visa-free

195

destinations

Passport tier

Elite (185+)

Programme detail from the September 2026 data release

Last updated: September 2026Source-backed programme data77 source referencesData confidence

Minimum investment

$7.4M

Investment type

Business / GIP-approved Fund / Single Family Office (AUM min SGD 200M)

Timeline

6–12 months (application to approval)

Physical presence

183 days per year physical presence

Best for

UHNWI ($50M+ net worth) wanting Asia-Pacific hub + world's strongest passport. Wealth management center. Genuine business interest in Singapore/APAC essential.

Key benefits

World's most selective RBI. Three routes: Business investment (SGD 10M / ~$7.4M), GIP-approved fund (SGD 25M / ~$18.5M), Single Family Office (AUM min SGD 200M).
Singapore has the world's most powerful passport (195 countries)
Asia-Pacific HQ
wealth management APAC
strongest available passport in 2-5 years
$50M+ net worth

Limitations / notes

Below $30M net worth
without genuine APAC business interest
if speed is critical
if physical 183-day presence is not possible
Ultra-high threshold (SGD 10M business / SGD 25M fund / SGD 200M family office)
PR does not automatically lead to citizenship (competitive, discretionary)
Dual citizenship not permitted at naturalization stage
183 days/year physical presence required
Application fee raised to SGD 20,000 (May 2025)

Passport strength

Mobility score

10/10

Visa-free

195 destinations

Tier

Elite (185+)

Schengen access; UK: Yes; USA: Visa-free; 195 visa-free destinations

Singapore

Lawful residence

Singapore GIP

Programme detail from the September 2026 data release

Key benefits

Limitations / notes

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