Introduction: Why Asia Should Be Your Next Strategic Hub

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Asia’s leading financial centers—Singapore and Hong Kong—offer premier business residency opportunities that blend global market access, wealth planning, and lifestyle appeal. For high-net-worth entrepreneurs and global families, these investor residency programs open doors across Asia.

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1. Singapore Global Investor Programme (GIP): PR by Strategic Investment 🇸🇬

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Singapore’s Global Investor Programme (GIP) grants Permanent Residency (PR) through substantial capital commitment and business presence.

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Key highlights:

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• Option A: Invest S$10 million in a new or expanding Singapore-based business, hiring at least 30 local employees from specified sectors investhk.gov.hk+15henleyglobal.com+15globalresidenceindex.com+15investmentpolicy.unctad.org+6harveylawcorporation.com+6edb.gov.sg+6.
  
• Option B: Invest S$25 million into an approved GIP fund nomadcapitalist.com.
  
• Option C: Establish a family office with S$200 million AUM, deploying at least S$50 million locally immd.gov.hk+13edb.gov.sg+13henleyglobal.com+13.
  
  

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Eligibility Requirements:

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• 5+ years of entrepreneurial or management experience
  
• Net investible assets of at least S$200 million harveylawcorporation.com+4aseanbriefing.com+4nomadcapitalist.com+4
  
• Approved industries include fintech, biotech, clean tech, logistics, etc. edb.gov.sg+14harveylawcorporation.com+14aseanbriefing.com+14
  
  

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Timing & Obligations:

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The process, spanning 6–9 months, grants PR which must be maintained through employment, business activity, or a Re-Entry Permit every five years citizenx.com+11edb.gov.sg+11edb.gov.sg+11.

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This structured approach aligns business presence, investment, and third-country residency strategy—attributes any global family or entrepreneur appreciates.

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2. Hong Kong’s New Investment Entrant Scheme: HK$30M Asset Route 🇭🇰

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Launched in 2024, Hong Kong reinstated a capital investment residency route under the New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (CIES).

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Program details:

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• Requires HK$30 million in net assets, with HK$27 million in permissible assets (stocks, bonds, real estate), plus HK$3 million to a government-managed portfolio harveylawcorporation.com+11newcies.gov.hk+11reuters.com+11.
  
• Applicants must document asset ownership over the preceding six months .
  
• Cryptocurrency holdings may be accepted as proof of wealth henleyglobal.com+15reuters.com+15newcies.gov.hk+15.

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Processing & Residency:

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Applications typically process in 4 weeks after submission. Residency is granted for 2–3 years, renewable on investment maintenance newcies.gov.hk+15immd.gov.hk+15citizenx.com+15.

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This route suits those seeking powerful connections to China, UK, and US markets—offering familial inclusion and financial secrecy.

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3. Which Path is Right for You?

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Prepare your strategy by comparing critical program features:

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