Investment amount: | from SGD 2,500,000 |
Time to obtain: | from 2 years |
Number of visa-free countries: | 189 |
get citizenship |
Foreign applicants are granted the right to receive Singapore citizenship after living in the country for 2 years with the resident status. Under the Global Investor Programme (GIP), applicants may acquire permanent resident status in accelerated terms through investment in country’s economy. A permanent residence permit becomes available to foreign wealthy individuals in return for investment to business environment or to approved state fund.
TAX OPTIMIZATION
The state has a attractive tax regime and conducive conditions for entrepreneurs.
CITIZENSHIP FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
Together with the main investor, spouse and children under the age of 21 years are eligible for Singapore citizenship.
PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE
Being a citizen of Singapore, you will be able to buy real estate in the country.
PERMISSION TO RESIDE IN THE COUNTRY
Parents of the investor are allowed to obtain a long term visa to stay in Singapore.
ASSETS PROTECTION
You can save your capital in reliable Singapore banks with high security and confidentiality.
SOCIAL SECURITY
The state provides citizens with education grants and high-quality medical services.
Enlist the support of
International Holdings lawyers
in the process of Singapore
citizenship acquisition
1 Payment of application fee
In order to participate in the investment program of Singapore, you have to pay non-refundable fee in the amount of SGD 7,000 before applying. A receipt of the fee payment is required when submitting documents and is valid for a month.
2 Documents preparation
Lawyers of our company will help you to fill in the necessary registration forms on the official website of the investment program, provide personal data and the proposed investment plan together along with a receipt of the state fee payment. You will also need to collect supporting documents with notarized translations into English. The documents are to be sent in hard copy to the main office of Singapore Economic Development Board.
3 Get residence permit
Once documents are submitted and the compliance with investment program requirements is approved, you will be scheduled an interview with authorized immigration officer. As a result of successful interview you will get permanent residence in Singapore for 6 months.
4 Make investment
During the validity period of the permanent residence you should fulfill your investment obligations according to the chosen program option. The funds must be transferred from your personal bank account to the account registered in your name with a Singapore bank. The proof of investment transfer must be provided to the office of Singapore Economic Development Board upon completion of the financial transaction.
5 Granting permanent residence status
After the investment, permanent residence status of Singapore is finally confirmed by Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA), following which you need to officially register the resident status within 12 months. Permanent residence permit is issued for a period of 5 years and may be renewed.
If you need to travel abroad, you should apply for Re-Entry Permit, which allows you to maintain the status of a resident for the duration of stay outside Singapore.
6 Obtain citizenship
After 2 years of permanent residence, you become eligible to apply for Singapore citizenship. According to the law, applicants must renounce citizenship of their country of origin when receive the status of a citizen of Singapore.
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Get the support of
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to acquire Singapore citizenship