The trend of overseas immigration is heating up year by year. Many capable business professionals are looking towards overseas immigration countries, either to develop their businesses or for their children's education. However, the strict application procedures and immigration monitoring restrictions pose challenges for some Chinese entrepreneurs who only wish to obtain an international green card. Singapore, known as the "Garden City," has timely launched an investment immigration program that not only issues green cards for the entire family in one step but also has no residency requirements after obtaining the green card, truly alleviating concerns about immigration monitoring. As a result, it has gradually gained attention and become a new choice for Chinese citizens seeking immigration.
Based on clients' immigration needs and the characteristics of Singapore's investment immigration program, the common reasons for choosing Singapore investment immigration are as follows:
1. Clients hope to keep the application materials as simple as possible.
If a client's company has a large registered capital, rapid capital increase, and minimal or no corporate income tax, explaining the source of their assets can be very difficult. For Singapore investment immigration, only two documents are required from the client's company: proof of company equity and the audited financial statements for the last three years, with no need for overseas audits, income tax returns, or explanations of the initial capital or sources of capital increase.
2. Clients only want to obtain international status, do not wish to start a business overseas, and do not want to be subject to immigration monitoring restrictions.
Once the application is successful, the applicant, their spouse, and unmarried children under 21 years old will enjoy all the benefits and privileges of local residents, with no need to start a business or reside in Singapore, which can be considered true freedom from immigration monitoring. After holding a Singapore green card for two years, they only need to reside for one year to apply for Singapore citizenship, and the Singapore passport is one of the most sought-after passports globally, allowing visa-free access to over 150 countries, including Canada, Japan, and most European countries.
3. Clients place great importance on the processing time and hope for it to be as quick as possible.
The application processing time for Singapore investment immigration is around 6-8 months, making it one of the fastest green card immigration programs currently available. Singapore's efficient processing procedures, no-wait interview process, and simple document checklist make the immigration application both easy and convenient.
Other issues regarding Singapore investment immigration
For investment funds, clients can invest in one or more funds, with a minimum investment amount of SGD 300,000 to 500,000 for each fund. The expected return rate for the funds is between 10% and 20%, and investing in funds carries certain risks.
A. Parents of the investor or parents of the spouse, if eligible, can apply for a Long-Term Social Visit Pass (LTSVP), with the validity of the pass matching the investor's re-entry permit duration. If they apply for PR, the investor must increase their investment.
B. Children of the investor over 21 years old can apply for a Long-Term Social Visit Pass (LTSVP), with the validity of the pass matching the investor's re-entry permit duration.
C. After the investor has held permanent residency for two years, they can apply for Singapore citizenship and obtain a Singapore citizenship passport and identity card.
