The Global Investor Programme family office route
This is how a family office translates into Permanent Residency for the whole family. It is a separate route from the tax schemes, with a much higher bar.
Who it is for
The Global Investor Programme is administered by the Singapore Economic Development Board and is aimed at established investors and business owners with a substantial track record. The family office route is one of several options within it, and the one most relevant to families structuring their wealth in Singapore.
What it requires
- A single family office with at least S$200 million in assets under management
- At least S$50 million of that deployed into approved Singapore investment categories
- A demonstrated entrepreneurial or investment track record as a key decision-maker
What you get
A successful applicant receives Permanent Residency, extending to their spouse and unmarried children under 21. There is a route from PR toward citizenship over time, subject to Singapore's requirements including renouncing a previous citizenship on naturalisation.
How it fits with 13O and 13U
The tax schemes and the residency route solve different problems, one exempts investment income from tax, the other grants residency, and families commonly pursue them together. See the full setup guide and the 13O vs 13U comparison.
If you do not meet the Global Investor Programme threshold, the Employment Pass and EntrePass routes are the alternative paths for business owners moving to Singapore.
Frequently asked questions
How do you get PR in Singapore through a family office?
Through the Global Investor Programme family office route, administered by the Singapore Economic Development Board. It requires establishing or investing in a single family office with at least S$200 million in assets under management, of which at least S$50 million is deployed into approved Singapore investment categories. A successful applicant, with their spouse and unmarried children under 21, receives Permanent Residency.
Does the 13O or 13U scheme give PR?
No. Those are tax-incentive schemes only. Permanent Residency comes through the Global Investor Programme, or the principal and team can hold Employment Passes. Families often structure a tax scheme and the residency route together.
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Requirements are indicative, drawn from the Singapore Economic Development Board's Global Investor Programme, July 2026. Conditions change; verify with a specialist. This page is general information, not immigration, financial, tax or legal advice.