Singapore residence and citizenship

Global Investor Programme (GIP, PR direct)

EDB Option A requires S$10 million in a Singapore business; alternatives are S$25 million in a selected fund or a qualifying family office with S$200 million AUM and S$50 million deployed. S$20,000 EDB application fee; ICA also charges S$100 per PR applicant. EDB says final approval is about 12 months from complete submission, with no lower bound. GIP grants PR, not citizenship: adults aged 21+ may apply after two years as PR, subject to ICA assessment. No nationality exclusions or renewal fee established in cited sources. S$ figures converted at ECB 6 Nov 2026 cross-rate USD/SGD=1.1165/1.4309.

Sources: GIP Overview, updated 11 August 2025 (Singapore Economic Development Board), Global Investor Programme (Singapore Economic Development Board), Citizenship application eligibility (Singapore Immigration & Checkpoints Authority), Permanent residence eligibility, fees and processing (Singapore Immigration & Checkpoints Authority), ECB euro foreign exchange reference rates, 6 November 2026 (European Central Bank), Singapore Residence by Investment (Henley & Partners, summary)

EntrePass (Entrepreneur)

EntrePass is open to all nationalities. The S$100,000 funding criterion is one of several alternatives and can relate to a past business; it is not a compulsory investment into the Singapore venture. Candidate must hold at least 30% of the company, which must be venture-backed or innovative. MOM charges S$105 on application and S$225 separately on issuance. 'Within 6 weeks for most cases' gives no lower bound and rounds up to a two-month upper bound; some cases take longer. Renewal fee and time to PR are not established. S$105 converted at ECB 6 Nov 2026 cross-rate USD/SGD=1.1165/1.4309.

Sources: EntrePass eligibility (Singapore Ministry of Manpower), Apply for an EntrePass (Singapore Ministry of Manpower), Permanent residence eligibility, fees and processing (Singapore Immigration & Checkpoints Authority), ECB euro foreign exchange reference rates, 6 November 2026 (European Central Bank)

Permanent Residence (EP or S Pass holder application)

An EP or S Pass holder may apply for PR without a local sponsor; approval is discretionary and ICA states no minimum pass tenure. No investment or nationality criterion is stated. The S$100 application fee excludes completion charges of S$20 for entry permit, S$50 for five-year re-entry permit and S$50 for identity card. ICA generally processes complete applications within six months, giving no lower bound; some take longer. Citizenship may be applied for after two years as PR, subject to approval. No annual renewal fee is stated for PR; the separate re-entry permit has a five-year fee. S$100 converted at ECB 6 Nov 2026 cross-rate USD/SGD=1.1165/1.4309.

Sources: Permanent residence eligibility, fees and processing (Singapore Immigration & Checkpoints Authority), Citizenship application eligibility (Singapore Immigration & Checkpoints Authority), ECB euro foreign exchange reference rates, 6 November 2026 (European Central Bank)

Employment Pass (EP)

MOM charges S$105 to apply and S$225 separately on issuance. Online EP applications are processed OR given an update within 10 business days; this is not a guaranteed decision time, so both processing bounds are unknown. Overseas-company sponsorship cases take up to six weeks in most cases. EP holders may apply for PR, but ICA states no minimum EP tenure or guaranteed PR approval; citizenship requires two subsequent years as PR. No investment is required. All nationalities may qualify subject to MOM eligibility; no passport group is excluded. Renewal charge is not established by these citations. S$105 converted at ECB 6 Nov 2026 cross-rate USD/SGD=1.1165/1.4309.

Sources: Apply for an Employment Pass (Singapore Ministry of Manpower), Employment Pass eligibility (Singapore Ministry of Manpower), Permanent residence eligibility, fees and processing (Singapore Immigration & Checkpoints Authority), Citizenship application eligibility (Singapore Immigration & Checkpoints Authority), ECB euro foreign exchange reference rates, 6 November 2026 (European Central Bank)

Overseas Networks & Expertise Pass (ONE Pass)

MOM generally requires S$30,000 monthly pay under an established employer, or outstanding achievements in specified fields. Eligibility is by merit rather than passport group; no excluded nationalities are stated. S$105 application fee, plus S$225 at issuance. 'Within 4 weeks for most cases' has no lower bound and rounds to a one-month upper bound; outstanding-achievement cases may take longer. No investment requirement. No cited renewal charge or fixed PR waiting time. S$105 converted at ECB 6 Nov 2026 cross-rate USD/SGD=1.1165/1.4309.

Sources: Overseas Networks & Expertise Pass eligibility (Singapore Ministry of Manpower), Apply for an Overseas Networks & Expertise Pass (Singapore Ministry of Manpower), Permanent residence eligibility, fees and processing (Singapore Immigration & Checkpoints Authority), ECB euro foreign exchange reference rates, 6 November 2026 (European Central Bank)

Personalised Employment Pass (PEP)

High-earning EP holders and overseas professionals may apply directly if earning at least S$22,500 monthly. PEP excludes freelancers and owner-directors; these are occupational, not passport, exclusions. No investment is required. MOM charges S$105 at application and S$225 at issuance. 'Within 6 weeks for most cases' gives no lower bound and is rounded up to two months; other cases may take longer. PEP is not renewable, so annual renewal fee is inapplicable. No cited fixed time to PR or citizenship. S$105 converted at ECB 6 Nov 2026 cross-rate USD/SGD=1.1165/1.4309.

Sources: Personalised Employment Pass eligibility (Singapore Ministry of Manpower), Apply for a Personalised Employment Pass (Singapore Ministry of Manpower), Personalised Employment Pass key facts (Singapore Ministry of Manpower), Permanent residence eligibility, fees and processing (Singapore Immigration & Checkpoints Authority), ECB euro foreign exchange reference rates, 6 November 2026 (European Central Bank)

Tech.Pass (open to new applications until 27 January 2027)

EDB accepts new Tech.Pass applications through 27 January 2027; ONE Pass (AI and Tech) replaces it from 28 January 2027. The candidate needs S$22,500 last monthly salary and five years in a qualifying tech leadership role. No nationality condition is stated. S$105 application and S$225 issuance fees; no investment requirement. Around eight weeks from complete documents is an approximate two-month processing estimate, with no lower bound and potentially longer cases. No cited renewal fee or fixed PR/citizenship timeline. S$105 converted at ECB 6 Nov 2026 cross-rate USD/SGD=1.1165/1.4309.

Sources: Tech.Pass programme and eligibility (Singapore Economic Development Board), Apply for a Tech.Pass (Singapore Economic Development Board), Permanent residence eligibility, fees and processing (Singapore Immigration & Checkpoints Authority), ECB euro foreign exchange reference rates, 6 November 2026 (European Central Bank)