Strategic Relocation via Singapore’s Global Investor Programme (GIP)

Client Spotlight: Strategic Relocation via Singapore’s Global Investor Programme (GIP)

Client Profile

• Client: Mr. W, Chinese national
• Background: Billionaire fintech entrepreneur
• Objective: Relocate business and family to Singapore and obtain long-term residency and eventual citizenship

Challenge

• Navigate Singapore’s Global Investor Programme (GIP) under Option A
• Coordinate with Contact Singapore (EDB)
• Manage a complex, multi-stage process involving:
  • Cross-border KYC due diligence
  • Extensive business and personal documentation
  • A high-stakes final interview with the Contact Singapore (EDB)
  • Long lead time of 1.5 to 2 years from application to PR approval
• Plan for long-term integration and subsequent citizenship application

Our Solution

• Tsin Li provided end-to-end advisory and execution support, including:
  • Initial engagement strategy with Contact Singapore (EDB)
  • Comprehensive preparation of all required business, financial, and personal documents
  • Guidance throughout the Contact Singapore (EDB) interview process
  • Oversight of the PR formalisation process for Mr. W and family
  • After two years of PR status, we supported the entire citizenship application process

Outcome

• Permanent Residency granted under GIP within 18 months
• Singapore citizenship approved for Mr. W and his family within 1 year of PR eligibility
• Successful relocation of Mr. W’s fintech operations to Singapore
• Three years on, Mr. W has retained full privacy — his Singapore citizenship status remains confidential, with no public or media disclosure